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Sweetwater ISD launches construction for new gym and expanded career programs
Sweetwater, TX — Construction is underway for the Sweetwater ISD bond, which will bring a new gym and expand their career and technical education (CTE) programs. "New buildings will be erected beginning this summer for our new CTE facility, as well as our gymnasium that will be adjacent to the CTE facility," said Janell Martin.
Baseball Recap: Westbrook has no trouble against Hermleigh
In what's become a running theme this season, Westbrook gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They blew past the Hermleigh Cardinals 13-1. The win was nothing new for Westbrook as they're now sitting on six straight. Keegan Gilbreath made a big impact no matter where he played....
Big Country Beat: 12 arrests, Taylor Co. lightning fire & Abilene MPO concerns
ABILENE, Texas (BigCountryHomepage.com) – 10 arrests from a child predator sting out of Sweetwater leads this edition of Big Country Beat. Keep reading for a full look at the trending local articles of the week. This week’s top 5 in BCH’s Big Country Beat In a meeting last Tuesday, the Abilene Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) met to solidify […]
Snyder Fire Dept. conducts safety training for emergency weather driving
SNYDER, Texas — Because firefighters answer the call at any time of the day, even in dangerous weather conditions, Snyder Fire Department took part in a driving safety course to learn how to drive the firetruck safely in bad weather. "Even though the roads might freeze, we're still gonna...
UPDATED: Storms have exited the area
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - update 2:40 a.m. - Storms have moved east of U.S. 83, now affecting Texoma region. The severe weather threat has ended for the South Plains. update 1:22 a.m. - A few severe thunderstorms are moving eastward over the Rolling Plains. Severe warnings are in place for 1″ hail and 60mph wind.
Sweetwater WASP Museum is hosting its annual homecoming and air show
SWEETWATER, Texas — The Women Air Force Service Pilots Museum in Sweetwater is having its annual homecoming and air show this weekend. All day Saturday at Avenger Field, you can walk through the museum, tour several aircraft, and watch the air show. The airshow will begin around 1 p.m....
TSTC graduates honored during Spring 2024 Commencement
ABILENE Eighty Texas State Technical College students were celebrated as graduates during the Spring 2024 Commencement at the Abilene Convention Center on Friday, April 26. Students from TSTC’s West Texas locations in Abilene, Breckenridge, Brownwood and Sweetwater were awarded Associate of Applied Science degrees or certificates of completion, a news release said.
Baseball Recap: Glen Rose sees their postseason come to a close
It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Glen Rose can now relate to. They fell just short of the Snyder Tigers by a score of 3-2 on Friday. Glen Rose was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Snyder apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played on Thursday.
Women in Aviation the theme for The 2024 Big Country AirFest
“Women in Aviation” is the theme for the Dyess Big Country AirFest 2024, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 4th, on the West side of Abilene Regional Airport. The flightline will feature aircraft and displays from the W.A.S.P. Museum in Sweetwater. “The ability for AirFest attendees to purchase a...
Rabid animal confirmed in Sweetwater
SWEETWATER, Texas — The City of Sweetwater has confirmed a positive case of rabies in the area. The Sweetwater Animal Shelter is reminding the community to make sure their pets are up-to-date on their vaccines. Texas Department of State Health Services sayd rabies is a deadly virus of the...
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