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East Ridge Elementary will be holding a Career Education Program on March 28.

Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital will be hosting a blood drive on February 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Rattlesnake Gravel Grind is coming to Nolan County on the weekend of March 24, 25 and 26. Full rider support will be available on all three routes. Registration is Open for All Routes: RGG 30, RGG 60 and RGG 110.

The Senior World Classic Finals are coming to Nolan County Coliseum on Friday, January 27 through Saturday, January 28.

The Sweetwater High School Library will be hosting a presentation, “Hidden in Plain Sight” on Tuesday, January 24 at 5:30 p.m.

In observation of Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, all federal and state offices will be closed.

In the Supplemental meeting of the Nolan County Commissioners’ Court on Monday, the motion was made by Commissioner Willman, seconded by Commissioner Ortega to receive a bid for landscaping and fencing for the Nolan County Coliseum from Tri-Tex Services for $58,500. This was the only bid rec…

In 2018, IcyBreeze brought to Sweetwater Economic Development’s (SEED) attention the need and desire to expand their current operations. As with any expansion there are major costs involved. Whether that be with the onboarding of new employees, or expansion of facilities. At the time, IcyBre…

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It has been a busy and successful 2022 for the Sweetwater Enterprise Economic Development, otherwise known as SEED.  If the past is prologue, it appears that 2023 will be another banner year. SEED’s success is our success.

The next Bulk Pick-Up of trash will be the week of January 9-13. .The accepted items that will be picked up by the city sanitation crew will be: Appliances with refrigerant removed, BBQ Grills without propane tank, carpeting (small pieces), furniture, sinks/toilets, wooden pallets,  brush li…

In this season of giving and hustle and bustle and being with family and friends, it is all too easy to lose sight of what matters most; those who are without.  It is important that we take care of our fellow man, for a  in Isaiah 58:7, it says: “Share your food with the hungry, and give she…

In this season of giving and hustle and bustle and being with family and friends, it is all too easy to lose sight of what matters most; those who are without.  It is important that we take care of our fellow man, for a  in Isaiah 58:7, it says: “Share your food with the hungry, and give she…

The next Bulk Pick-Up of trash will be the week of January 9-13. .The accepted items that will be picked up by the city sanitation crew will be: Appliances with refrigerant removed, BBQ Grills without propane tank, carpeting (small pieces), furniture, sinks/toilets, wooden pallets,  brush li…

A magnitude 5.4 earthquake shook Midland residents on Friday night at 5:35 p.m.

An arctic front will be submerging our area into well below freezing temperatures overnight Thursday into Friday with the low being a frigid 7 degrees. Friday’s  high will only be 24. 

The Chamber, Sweetwater and Nolan County will be presenting their next “After Hours” series of get together events on Thursday, January 26.

Sway and Fever Pitch will help to  make the season bright as they present Jingle Ball ‘22 on Thursday, December 15 at 7 p.m. at the Sweetwater Municipal Auditorium.

The Sweetwater County-City Library will be welcoming back Norma Bonner for Christmas Storytime on Monday, December 12 at 6 p.m.

The Annual Roscoe Lighted Christmas Parade will be taking place on Wednesday, December 14 on East Broadway at 6 p.m.

Sweetwater ISD has announced that there will be a special lunch on Friday, December 9 at SIS and East Ridge. The menu is inspired by The Grinch. That being said, the menu will offer a choice of Roast Beast with Roll (Roast BBQ chicken legs and wings with a roll or a Max Dog (a corndog). Ther…

The Sweetwater Post Office will be running extended hours for the holidays. On December 10, and December 17, the Post Office will open their retail window from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Sweetwater ISD has announced there will be a Winter Choir Concert given by the Sweetwater Middle School and Sweetwater High School Choirs on Sunday, December 4 in the Sweetwater High School Auditorium at 2 p.m.

In conjunction with the annual Goodfellows Toy Drive, the 10th Annual Motorcycle Nolan County Toy Run will be meeting up on December 3 at the Nolan County Coliseum at 10 a.m. KSU at 10:15 a.m.

Due to rain and inclement weather in general over the weekend, The Annual Sweetwater Goodfellows Toy Drive that had been set to take place on Saturday, November 26 has been rescheduled for Saturday, December 3 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. New, unwrapped toys will be appreciated for any age child.

City Hall has announced closures regarding the upcoming Thanksgiving schedule.

SISD has announced the following closures for SISD schools regarding the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Chamber, Sweetwater and Nolan County will be holding a Ribbon Cutting  for a new area business, T’s Souful Eatzz, located at 1102 West Alabama Street on Monday, November 14 at 10 a.m.

The Nolan County Commissioners' Court will meet run regular session to discuss County business on Monday.

The members of American Legion Post 227, Roscoe  will be serving breakfast to all who shall attend.

LUBBOCK, TX -- Today, Republican Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement, thanking his fellow West Texans for re-electing him to serve a fourth term in the U.S. House of Representatives. 

The Annual Sweetwater Goodfellows toy drive at the Sweetwater Wal-Mart is set for Saturday, November 26 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.. New, unwrapped toys will be appreciated for any age child. Along with the Sweetwater Fire Department and Scouts, KXOX will be broadcasting live. Good times and great m…

Sweetwater will be observing Veterans Day on Friday, November 11.

Daylight Saving Time will end on Sunday, November 6, at 2 a.m.. Traditionally, on Saturday night, clocks are set back one hour. The concept for this practice of ultimate time management  is that we  make better use of daylight hours. Moving the clock forward allows us to have more sun during…

It’s that most wonderful time of year again to start thinking about your Christmas Light decorations! Be sure to save the dates of December 16-18 on your calendar to have your lights, decorations, and inflatables on to be judged for the 2022 Chamber Christmas Lighting Contest! Judging will b…

With the recent rains in our area, the City has released the following information: 

The Sweetwater-Nolan County Health Department (SNCHD) is offering the Moderna Bivalent vaccine on a walk-in basis. Our hours are between 8:30 and 11:00 and 1:00 to 4:00, Monday through Friday for the Covid vaccine. These vaccines are at no cost to you. For those who wish to follow the case c…

The annual Sweetwater Shrimp Peel will be happening at the Nolan County Coliseum on November 1. Doors open at 6 p.m.

Early voting is on!

The City has announced there will no Municipal Court on November 9, November 16, and November 23.

The First Baptist Church in Sweetwater has announced Operation Christmas Child.

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The City of Sweetwater has announced that there will be two upcoming road closures in our area.

Cornerstone Christian School will be hosting the  Bitty Bop Bash on Friday, October 21 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at their 4th and Elm Street parking lot in Sweetwater. 

The annual Sweetwater Christmas Arts and Crafts Show will be coming to the Nolan County Coliseum on Saturday, December 3 and run through Sunday, December 4 from  9 a.m. - 5 p.m.