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With a Burn Ban in place throughout Nolan County, Texas A&M would like for Nolan County Residents to remain vigilant when it comes to fire safety.

The City of Sweetwater has partnered with Verdunity to create a Comprehensive Plan for the city that will be in place for the next 20 years. The first step of creating the plan is the launch of the Vibrant Community Assessment Survey.

2022 is an election year and there are several dates coming up to keep in mind regarding the election:

The next “After Hours” event will be held at Argo’s Brewhouse and Bookseller on Thursday, January 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

The Joseph Thomas 15th Annual Memorial Triathlon will be held February 12 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

According to the City of Sweetwater social media website, the Sweetwater Animal Shelter has stated the following regarding operations:

On January 21, SISD is offering COVID vaccinations for children 5-11 years old. Please be advised that you must register your child prior to January 21, 2022 and a parent or guardian MUST be present in order for your child to receive the vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine remains optional for all…

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

ABILENE -- More than 1,300 students were named to the Fall 2021 Dean’s List at Abilene Christian University. The following local students made the list:

ROSCOE (COLLEGE STATION)– Dr. Kim Alexander is named as the 2021 Golden Deeds for Education Award recipient for his contributions to improving public education in Texas. Alexander will be presented at the 2022 Texas Association of School Administrators’ Midwinter Conference’s 2nd General Ses…

SAN ANGELO-- Angelo State University in San Angelo, Texas, has announced the students achieving the Dean’s List designation for the 2021 fall semester.

Cases of COVID-19 have been going up in our area. The latest numbers from the Texas Health and Human Services website, which offers case counts by county, shows an increase from 6 confirmed cases on December 22.

The Nolan Commissioner’s Court met in regular session at the Nolan County Courthouse on Monday morning.

Roscoe, TX – January 5, 2022 – In a bold effort toward a holistic redesign of our nation’s schools,

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

A Voter registration drive will be held to assist voters who are interested in voting in the upcoming County Election. A Deputized Voting Registrar will be available to answer any questions and assist with voting registrations. 

Commissioners’ Court will meet in regular session on Monday to discuss County business. 

SEED/MDD will meet in regular session to discuss economic updates regarding Sweetwater and Nolan County.

The Nolan County District Attorney, Richard Thompson, is inviting the community to join his office at Argos for coffee and doughnuts with the D.A. on Tuesday, January 18 from 7 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.

LEVELLAND, TX (01/05/2022)-- South Plains College congratulates more than 750 students who were named to the Fall 2021 Deans’ List.

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the State of Texas, through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), has requested resources for federally-supported testing locations and medical personnel and additional federal allocatio…

SAN ANGELO,  (01/03/2022)-- Angelo State University conferred 658 undergraduate and graduate degrees on 657 graduates during the 2021 fall commencement exercises on Dec. 11, 2021, at the Junell Center/Stephens Arena in San Angelo, Texas.

COLORADO CITY, Texas (AP) — The ex-boyfriend of the mother of a 13-year-old West Texas girl reported missing more than a decade ago has been indicted for murder in the girl’s death.

As with every year, there are a new set of laws to contend with in Texas as voted into law by the state legislature as well as Congress.

Governor Greg Abbott granted pardons and restoration of civil rights to the following eight Texans recommended by the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles:

The 2022 Nolan County Junior Livestock Show will be coming to the Nolan County Coliseum on Wednesday, January 12 with the Move-In and will run through to Saturday, January 15.

A new state law will change the requirements for Texans with disabled veteran license plates who wish to park in spaces reserved for persons with disabilities. 

All Federal and State offices, including the DL office, will be closed for the upcoming New Year’s holiday.  

John Phillip “J.P.” Smauley was born on December 26, 1916 on a farm in Roby.

Think of the worlds exhilarating jobs, firefighters, safari guides, secret agents! Each day must be an action-packed escapade worth front-page treatment. While these gigs are surely full of adrenaline there is one day job that is just as full of adrenalin ... a newspaper carrier! 

All, State offices, including the DL office, will be closed for the Christmas holiday.  

The Landfill will have new hours Effective January 2022. 

The Sweetwater Lions Club will be hosting a Blood Drive on Thursday, January 6. 

The Nolan County District Attorney, Richard Thompson would like to invite the community to join his office at Argos for coffee and free donuts!  This is an opportunity for people in the community to ask any questions they may have and learn more about what the DA's Office does.

 The Third Annual Coat Drive is on! Coats for Kids  asks that interested parties donate ‘New Heavy Coats’ or monetary donations at the following locations:

SISD has released a statement regarding possible threats   on all area school campuses. Parents may have noticed an increased law enforcement presence of late at all area schools.

SISD is looking for a volunteer for the Competitive Events Judge at the Texas DECA Career Development Conference. 

(ABILENE) - Texas State Technical College recently honored 20 employees from its four West Texas campuses for their years of service to the college.

The Sweetwater Fire Department will be holding an Entrance Exam for potential candidates for the department. There are qualifications that need to be met before consideration:

The Rotary Club will be holding their annual Shoe Drive in the Shoe Department at WalMart on Thursday, December 16. 

The Sweetwater Nutrition Activity Program (SNAP) is in need of volunteers. SNAP needs 45 volunteers per week to deliver hot, nutritious meals to residents 60 years of age and older. Right now, there are only 17 volunteers.

The Nolan Commissioner’s Court met in regular session on Monday, December 13  in the County Courthouse Sweetwater to conduct county business matters. 

The Sweetwater Police Department is investigating the cause of two crashes that occurred Monday, December 13th.

 Texas State Representative Stan Lambert has announced his bid for re-election.