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The Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott has announced that the City of Sweetwater will be hosting a Music Friendly City workshop on June 13 at 2 p.m. at the City Hall Council Chambers.

The annual Rock The Block community event will rock Sweetwater on Saturday, June 10.

The Big Country Cutting Horse Summer Blast will be coming to the Nolan County Coliseum beginning Thursday, June 29 to Sunday, July 2.

The following is a joint statement from Sweetwater Police Department and Sweetwater Independent School District:

The Nolan County 4-H has announced that the annual Multi-County 4-H will be coming July6-7.

The Sweetwater Economic  Development (SEED) will be hosting the next Chamber Coffee on Wednesday, June 7 at 10 a.m.

SWEETWATER – On June 3, 2023, the Sweetwater Tractor Supply store will host a Farmers’ Market featuring locally-grown, fresh produce, as well as other seasonal products.

The City of Roscoe’s annual Fourth of July celebration will be held on Saturday, July 1.

(AUSTIN) — With 529 College Savings Day approaching on May 29, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is encouraging families to save for their children’s higher education expenses using the state’s 529 college plans.

Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital in Sweetwater, Texas was recently named one of the top 20 rural and community hospitals in the nation.

The Sweetwater House Concert Association hosts the 2022 CMA of Texas Songwriter of the Year, Dallas Burrow, on Saturday, May 27, 2023, in the backyard of 12 Vista Court, the home of Scott and Carla Morgan. Gates will open at 6:30 and the show will start at 7:30. Meals and snacks will be prov…

The next ‘After Hours’ event will be at Argos Brewhouse and Bookseller on Thursday, May 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The Chamber, Sweetwater and Nolan County will be holding a dedication and ribbon cutting ceremony for the venerable Mustang Bowl.

On May 12, Dr. Deidre Parish, SISD Superintendent  shared a letter online via the SISD social media webpage that addressed a threat that was being investigated.

All incoming 7th, 9th and 11th grade athletes as well as any new athletes are required to have an updated physical. All 6th to 12th grade students are welcome on Thursday, May 18.

The annual Rock The Block community event will rock Sweetwater on Saturday, June 10.

As the school year winds down, Senior students have their eyes on the prize, i.e., their diploma. The following is a list of area schools and their Graduation ceremonies:

Graduation will be held in the Mustang Bowl on Friday, May 26 at 8 p.m..

On Monday, May 1, 2023, the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a theft that occurred at a business located in the 10000 block of Interstate Twenty, in Sweetwater. It was reported that sometime between Friday, April 28, 2023, at 6 p.m. and Monday, May 1, 2023, at 3 p.m., an un…

The Nolan County Commissioner’s Court met on Monday at 9 a. m., in the County Courthouse Sweetwater to discuss County business and possibly enact upon that business.

 The annual APPLAUSE Appreciation Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, May 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.  at the TSTC Banquet Room.

The Sweetwater Independent School District has announced that Scott Cottenoir will be the new Sweetwater High School Principal.

Sweetwater Police officers were in engaged in a pursuit with a suspect in close proximity to Sweetwater High School at 1205 Ragland Street on Tuesday morning at around 8 a.m.

The next ‘After Hours’ event will be at Argos Brewhouse and Bookseller on Thursday, May 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.

The Sweetwater Independent School District has announced that Scott Cottenoir will be the new Sweetwater High School Principal.

The City of Sweetwater Code Enforcement Office, in a joint effort with the Sweetwater Police Department, Animal Control, and other entities will begin a new program called Neighborhood Refresh. The City wants to assist residents in addressing health and safety code violations. You can learn …

The Sweetwater Police Department has seen an increase in scam reports recently. Many of these are targeting the elderly.

Roby CISD is requesting input from parents, teachers, and community members as the search for the next superintendent is underway.

The Sixth Annual Rock the Block will be coming to the Courthouse Square along Oak Street on Saturday, June 10. The event will be from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Highland Heights United Methodist Church will be holding the annual  Baccalaureate Service for the Sweetwater High School Class of 2023 on Sunday, May 21 4 p.m.

The next Chamber Coffee is on tap for Wednesday, May 3. Hunter Ranch & Realty will be hosting the event starting at 10 a.m.

The Nolan County Commissioners’ Court met in regular session  on Monday at 9 a. m., in the County Courthouse Sweetwater. It was this session that the following subjects were discussed and enacted upon or tabled until next meeting:

SWEETWATER, Texas – The City of Sweetwater was recently awarded the Vernon Deines

The Nolan County Commissioners' Court will meet to discuss and enact upon County business on Monday.

(AUSTIN) — With the severe weather season upon us, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds Texans they can purchase certain items tax-free during the state’s sales tax holiday for emergency preparation supplies, which begins at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, April 22, and ends at midnight on Monday, …

Nashville is coming to Sweetwater on Saturday, April 22, for the next performance of the Sweetwater House Concert Association!  Two of the brightest stars from Nashville’s Lower Broadway district, Taryn Papa and Matt Marinchick, will be lighting up the stage of the Sweetwater Municipal Audit…

The American Stock Horse Association (ASHA/NCCA) Show will be coming to the Nolan County Coliseum this coming weekend, Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22.

The Nolan County Commissioners' Court will meet in special session on Monday to discuss County business.

The Sweetwater City Council will meet in special session on Tuesday to discuss City business.

There will be a Mustang Spirit District-wide Pep Rally on Monday, April 17 at 9:15 a.m.

Nolan County Commissioner’s Court met on Monday, April 10 at 9 a. m., in the County Courthouse Sweetwater.

The City’s next bulk pick-up of trash will be this week of April 10-14.

In a continuing series on the SISD Bond Election, understanding the tax rate is a key to understanding how the bond measure will affect residents in Sweetwater.  

Sweetwater Fire Department (SFD) was dispatched to the fire at 3:55 p.m. on Monday.

The next Finals Rodeo will be coming into the Nolan County Coliseum from Thursday, April 13 to Saturday, April 15.

The next Chamber Coffee will be brewing up conversation at the Sweetwater County-City Library on April 5. Chamber Coffee will be held at 10 a.m.

The Chamber, Sweetwater and Nolan County will be holding a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 6 for Industrial Hose and Oilfield Supply.

The City of Sweetwater in partnership with the West Texas Central Council of Governments is beginning a Tire Disposal Program. Beginning today, a trailer will be located at the City of Sweetwater Recycling Center, located at 807 West Broadway Ave., for residents of Nolan County to dispose of…