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Mustang Harbor Splash Pad will officially open to the public Sunday, May 16.

SISD entered a new partnership with the Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital that will grant every employee a free year-around membership to the Wellness and Fitness Center at RPMH.

Sweetwater Fire Department will hold an entrance exam on Monday, June 7, 2021 to establish a hire list for firefighters. You may apply at TWC 1105 Bell St. or by email to: ladames@coswtr.org

Several airports in the Abilene area were awarded a number of federal grants totaling $31,000 to combat the spread of coronavirus, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today. The funding comes through the Coronavirus Relief and Response Supplemental Appropriations (CRRSA) Act of 2020, which Se…

The Chamber will hold a ribbon cutting for a new local business, Oak Hall on May 13 at 4 p.m.

Graduation season is upon us. Here is a list of area school graduation ceremonies: 

The Army said Friday that it has taken disciplinary action against 21 officers and non-commissioned officers at Fort Hood, Texas, in connection with death last year of Spc. Vanessa Guillén, who was missing for about two months before her remains were found.

A Dallas man said by prosecutors to have a lengthy record of impaired driving was sentenced Friday to 45 years in prison for a crash that killed a former Dallas City Council member and her daughter.

Roscoe Collegiate ISD will meet in special session on Tuesday, May 4 to discuss school board issues.

Saturday, May 1 is Election Day. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. All precincts are to vote at Sweetwater Middle School. 

The Chamber Coffee is set to pour once again on Wednesday, May 5, 10 a.m. at the Rolling Plains Memorial Hospital, located at 200 E. Arizona Avenue.

There will be a hiring event for caregivers on Tuesday, May 11 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. The address of the event will be 1105 Bell Street in Sweetwater.

Federal health officials have informed state officials that a Texas woman has been hospitalized with possible blood clots associated with Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine recipients, a state spokesman said Thursday.

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

Growing up on a farm in Jacksboro, Kenneth Perry was constantly repairing equipment.

Two people were killed in Texas in the fiery crash of a Tesla and authorities say there was no one in the driver's seat at the time of the crash, although it's not clear whether the car's driver-assist system was being used.

The Clothes Closet at First United Methodist Church is OPEN and ready to serve you and your clothing needs. Open 9:30 til 11:30 on Tuesday and Thursday same days and hours as the Food Pantry. Come to north door closer to front of the church. Accepting clean and gently used clothing. Masks  a…

ISD welcomes new hires Betsy Stanaland, Coordinator of Behavioral Support and Heath Wright, Director of Alternative Education.

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The newly reported COVID-19 cases in Texas on Thursday matched the average number for the past seven days.

A Texas man who was charged for threatening to blow up an Amazon data center in Virginia was apolitical until he lost his job and had plenty of time to research nefarious political conspiracies, federal authorities said.

The City Council of Sweetwater met in regular session on April 13 at City Hall.

A Sweetwater suspect who ran from the law and then recorded a Facebook Live video purporting that he was shot by Sweetwater Police has been caught.

The Annual Nolan County-City library Book Sale will be taking place at the Nolan County Annex Building on Friday, April 30 from 8 a.m. to  6 p.m. and will continue the next day, Saturday, May 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A below-average number of new COVID-19 cases was reported Wednesday, while deaths matched the Texas average, according to state health officials.

Texas A&M Agrilife Service will be offering a five week course on living healthy and living right. The courses will be conduced by Staci Winders, County Extension Agent

Regularly Called Board Meeting

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $254 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of April as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Commissioners Court will meet to discuss and enact upon County business. 

The City Council will meet on Tuesday, April 13 to discuss City business. 

Texas child welfare officials said Wednesday they received three reports alleging abuse and neglect at a San Antonio coliseum that is holding more than 1,600 immigrant teenagers who crossed the southern border. 

After a long absence due to COVID-19 precautions, After Hours (formerly Young Professionals) is returning to Sweetwater on Thursday, April 22 from 5-7 p.m. at Argos Brewhouse and Bookseller. Professionals of all ages are encouraged to participate in this unique Sweetwater networking opportunity. 

Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order prohibiting state agencies or political subdivisions in Texas from creating a "vaccine passport" requirement, or otherwise conditioning receipt of services on an individual’s COVID-19 vaccination status. The order also prohibits organizati…

The Sweetwater-Nolan County Health Department (SNCHD) continues to administer the Covid 19 vaccine. We will have a Covid 19 vaccine clinic on Wednesday, April 7 from 8-11 & 1-4 at the Nolan County Annex to administer the Moderna vaccine. This clinic is open to all people 18 years and old…

The Annual Roscoe Community Center Spring Trade Show will be taking place on April 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children's Book, Beef by the pound, T-Shirts, Wooden Signs, Crafts, Distressed Furniture, Knives, Baked Goods, Car Freshies and much more! There will also be a food truck at the event.…

DPS has issued an statement:

There is  a new social media Lottery Scam that is targeting elderly Texans. 

The Taste of Sweetwater has been cancelled.

The 9th annual Beat the Street for Little Feet benefiting Cornerstone Christian School is coming Saturday, May 8 beginning at 7:30 a.m.  The event includes: a Half Marathon, 10K Run, 5K Run, 71-Mile Bike Race, 49-Mile Bike Race, and 33-Mile Bike Race. 

the Chamber Coffe is back on and will be at the Nolan County-City Library, April 7 at 10 a.m.. 

The annual Sweetwater Jaycees/Jayteens East Egg Hunt will be this Saturday, April 3 at 10 a.m. at Fraley Park in Sweetwater. Bring your basket and join in on the fun. 

A fatal crash occurred on Friday, March 26 in Jones County along CR 414, 5 miles northwest of Tye under clear/cloudy and dry conditions. The crash occurred at 7:36 p.m.