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There are upcoming livestock shows. These will be:

Due to the increase of COVID-19 in Nolan County,  Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital will be taking the necessary precautions to mitigate exposure to the virus. 

The 69th AJRA NFR is in town at the Nolan County Coliseum from July 27-August 1.

There will be a Back-to-School Bash on August 18 at the Broadway Baptist Church for Pre-K through 5th Grade.

The County-City Library will be presenting a special program on Wednesday, August 4. 

The Board of Directors of the Sweetwater Enterprise for Economic Development Municipal Development District of Sweetwater, Texas, will meet in special session on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at 10:00 AM in the SEED MDD offices (Chamber Board Room-ist Floor) located at 810 E. Broadway, Sweetwater,…

Community concern over the state of the Sweetwater Cemetery has reached the newsroom and City Hall. City Hall has not only heard the community’s concerns but has acted upon the overgrowth.

Highland ISD announced its policy today that this school year, healthy meals will be offered every school day to all  students at no cost. Typically, a student’s household must meet income eligibility requirements to qualify for free or  reduced-price meals. However, the United States Depart…

SISD has issued the upcoming Meet the Teacher dates and times. They are as follows:

The Sweetwater Lions Club is having a fundraiser at the Lions Club building, located at 1510 Lamar Street, Saturday, July 31 from 8 a.m. till 4 p.m. or until everything is gone. It’s will be a Parking Lot-(garage)Sale, and Bake sale. The Parking Lot will be full of all sorts of items, and deals.

A Texas man elbowed a bailiff who was attempting to handcuff him after the man was convicted of killing a San Antonio police detective.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton received former President Donald Trump’s endorsement Monday for election to a third term, in which Trump called the legally beleaguered incumbent “a true Texan who will keep Texas safe — and will never let you down.”

A food handlers course accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services is being offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Nolan County.  Food Safety: It’s In Your Hands is scheduled for Wednesday, August 4 starting at 2:00pm at the Extension office at 100 E 3rd, Suite 305.  

A runoff for a U.S. House seat in Texas on Tuesday came down to two Republicans in a race to succeed Rep. Ron Wright, who in February became the first member of Congress to die after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

A Houston man was arrested Friday and charged with multiple counts from the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol, including pepper-spraying police.

The next Chamber Coffee will pour at Creative Graphic Solutions on Wednesday, August 4 at 10 a.m.

Hoyt Place will be presenting an informational event on aging at First United Methodist Church on Tuesday, July 27 at 6 p.m.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 6-8.

The Chamber of Commerce, Sweetwater and Nolan County has announced  that the 2021 Chamber Banquet is on.

Student Enrollment for Sweetwater ISD 2021-2022 will begin for all campuses from August 2-4 for In-Person Registration from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Chamber has announced that they will hold the annual Chamber Banquet on September 20, 2021. The theme will be "The Greatest Show on Earth". 

There are four remaining spots for the Leadership Sweetwater 2021-22 class. Please contact The Chamber at 325-235-5488 to reserve your spot today.

Federal judge in Texas orders end to DACA program that shields young immigrants; current enrollees safe for now.

In Republicans' bid to retake control of Congress, this traditionally Democratic stretch of South Texas has quietly become a top battleground.

On Day 3 of Texas Democrats hunkering down in Washington to block tighter voting laws, Republicans back home settled into a new routine that boils down to turning the Democrats' gambit into yet another advantage for the GOP in 2022. 

The City Council of the City of Sweetwater, Texas, met in regular session on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at 9 a.m. in the City Council Chambers of the City Hall, 200 E. 4th Street, Sweetwater.

Representative Stan Lambert has issued a statement regarding the Texas Democrats who broke quorum earlier this week in Austin:

The next Sweetwater House Concert will be taking place this Saturday, July 17 at the home of Ty and Jennifer Liedtke, 201 Inkman Springs Road in Sweetwater.

Texas Republicans advanced bills Sunday that would make voting harder in a state that already has some of the nation's toughest restrictions after hundreds spoke against the proposals — with some waiting to speak for almost 24 hours. 

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will issue an order this week about how migrant children are treated under a public health order that has prevented people from seeking asylum at the nation's borders, a Justice Department attorney said Tuesday.

 Jeff Bezos’ rocket company has gotten government approval to launch people into space, himself included.

  Mi Tierra Mexicana will be appearing at the Paramount Theatre August 21 at 7 p.m. and August 22 at 6 p.m.

The Board of Directors of the Sweetwater Enterprise for Economic Development Municipal Development District of Sweetwater, Texas, will meet in regular session on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at 10:00 AM in the Oak Hall Venue located at 221 Oak Street, Sweetwater.

The Nolan County Commissioners' Court will meet in regular session to discuss and enact upon County business matters. 

The 69th AJRA NFR will be galloping into the Nolan County Coliseum from July 27-August 1.

According to the Sweetwater ISD social media website and under the headline of an SISD “Fun Fact”, Sweetwater ISD will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch to every student every school day.

There will be a retirement party for Terry Bennett on Monday,, July 12. 

The Sweetwater City Council will meet in regular session to discuss and enact upon City business matters.

A blood drive will be held at the Sweetwater Lion's Club on Thursday, July 15. The blood drive will be held from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Sweetwater ISD will be purchasing all the school supplies needed for the 21-22 school year for every elementary student in grades preK-5. No supplies will need to be purchased by parents/guardians for any child in these grade levels.

The Chamber of Commerce, Sweetwater and Nolan County will be hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for a local business, Grave Enterprise, located at 813 West Broadway in Sweetwater.

The next “After Hours” will be hosted by United States Gypsum at Argos Brewhouse and Bookseller on Thursday, July 22 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas will host the Summer 2021 Job Fair on Wednesday, July 7th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Taylor County Expo Center in the Display Building. 

The New Teacher’s Luncheon will be held on August 5 from 11:30 to 1 p.m.

The 69th AJRA NFR will be galloping into the Nolan County Coliseum from July 27-August 1.