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Commissioner’s Court Meeting, Aug. 26

Published Friday, August 23, 2019

Notice is given that a regular meeting of the Nolan Commissioner’s Court will be held on the 26th day of August, 2019 at 9:00 A. M., in the County Courthouse Sweetwater, Texas.

Commemorating the Mustang Bowl's 80th Year

Published Friday, August 23, 2019

It was on Friday, September 15, 1939, the newly built Mustang Bowl opened. That was Newman High School's (Sweetwater) Mustangs first game in the Mustang Bowl.

SW Chamber to host Finishline ribbon cutting

Published Thursday, August 22, 2019

On August 28th at 10:00 am, the Sweetwater Chamber of Commerce is to host a ribbon cutting ceremony at Finishline Auto Services at 2604 E Broadway St.

Tyrone Amos hosts 3rd Annual Back to School Drive, filled over 90 Local Students’ Backpacks

Published Thursday, August 22, 2019

This past Saturday before kids began to head back to school, the 3rd Annual Back to School Bash hosted by Tyrone Amos filled 94 Backpacks with School Supplies ranging from Kindergarten to Sophomores in High School with school supplies.

Representative Garnet F. Coleman Announces Bid for Re-Election

Published Wednesday, August 21, 2019

HOUSTON – Today, August 20th, Representative Garnet F. Coleman (D-147) released the following statement:

Body found near Arizona St. and I-20, Police Launch Autopsy and Investigation

Published Wednesday, August 21, 2019

According to the Sweetwater Police Department, the body of Fabian Torres, 33, was found decades on Interstate 20, Monday morning. Texas Department of Public Safety workers discovered Torrez’s body near the access road of I-20 close to Arizona Street at about 9:00 am.

Sweetwater Resident, Barbara King, sworn into TX Silver-Haired Legislature

Published Tuesday, August 20, 2019

The 18th Texas Silver-Haired Legislature (TSHL) convened on the floor of the House of Representatives in Austin, Texas, July 14-18, 2019.

SISD Board of Trustees meets in normal concession, amends Corporal Punishment policy

Published Tuesday, August 20, 2019

The Sweetwater ISD Board of Trustees met in normal concession yesterday.

Local Business, Industry Leadership meet with Sweetwater HS CTE Teachers

Published Monday, August 19, 2019

The World Famous Cowboy Band has performed in numerowus countries, from Belgium to Iceland to Spain. This summer, Bill Harden, assistant professor of music and director of bands, traveled to Italy, Australia, London, and New York with multiple music groups.

TSTC Holds Summer 2019 Commencement

Published Monday, August 19, 2019

More than 135 graduates received certificates and associate degrees at Texas State Technical College’s Summer 2019 Commencement held Friday, Aug. 16, at the Abilene Convention Center. Graduates from TSTC’s West Texas campuses in Abilene, Breckenridge, Brownwood and Sweetwater were recognized.