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Sweetwater named 48th Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the city of Sweetwater is now a designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO). “I congratulate the City of Sweetwater on earning the Music Friendly Texas Certified Community designation,” said Governor Abbott. “Music is key to the Texas brand and […]
In Sweetwater, a century of the 'Golden Ticket' is celebrated at USG
SWEETWATER – This was no pyramid scheme. In fact, it was a town and one backed by a company that would become an integral part of Nolan County for the next 100 years. Pyramid was the name of a small community started outside the then-new United States Gypsum plant in 1923. At the...
‘Let us catch up’: Sweetwater ISD joins list of school districts suing State of Texas over grading system
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – While students anxiously await their report cards, Texas school districts also await grades from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). But after recent changes in the A-F accountability system, districts across the state are suing the TEA so those scores won’t get released. “We’re having to join a lawsuit to say, you […]
Sweetwater business celebrates 100 years of work, economic development to the city
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – A business in Sweetwater is celebrating 100 years of work, not only hitting a major milestone for the company, but also for the entire city. USG Sweetwater has withstood the test of time, making it through many different eras throughout the past century. Plant manager David Sanchez spoke about this at the […]
‘Let us catch up’: Sweetwater ISD joins list of school districts suing State of Texas over grading system
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – While students anxiously await their report cards, Texas school districts also await grades from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). But after recent changes in the A-F accountability system, districts across the state are suing the TEA so those scores won’t get released. “We’re having to join a lawsuit to say, you […]
‘Let us catch up’: Sweetwater ISD joins list of school districts suing State of Texas over grading system
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – While students anxiously await their report cards, Texas school districts also await grades from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). But after recent changes in the A-F accountability system, districts across the state are suing the TEA so those scores won’t get released. “We’re having to join a lawsuit to say, you […]
‘Let us catch up’: Sweetwater ISD joins list of school districts suing State of Texas over grading system
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – While students anxiously await their report cards, Texas school districts also await grades from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). But after recent changes in the A-F accountability system, districts across the state are suing the TEA so those scores won’t get released. “We’re having to join a lawsuit to say, you […]
‘Let us catch up’: Sweetwater ISD joins list of school districts suing State of Texas over grading system
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – While students anxiously await their report cards, Texas school districts also await grades from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). But after recent changes in the A-F accountability system, districts across the state are suing the TEA so those scores won’t get released. “We’re having to join a lawsuit to say, you […]
Sweetwater Begins Yearly Road Surface Safety Project
Sweetwater is set to kick off its yearly seal coat project on Tuesday, September 5th. This endeavor enhances the longevity and safety of the roads by applying a specific kind of oil and small particles of rock to the road surface. Motorists are urged to proceed with caution and lower speed around the areas of operation. For detailed information about work locations, please visit the links section on the city's official website.
Newman Park in Sweetwater to Receive Comprehensive Playground Revamp
Sweetwater city is temporarily closing Newman Park in order to improve the park's play facilities. The city plans to spend $249,000 on the project, which includes a new all-abilities playground. This playground will feature updated swings, slides, and other attractions. The city aims to replace outdated playground equipment that's over twenty years old, ultimately making these spaces more inclusive and refurbished.
Closed for upgrades: Newman Park unavailable, making way for all-abilities playground
SWEETWATER, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Newman Park in Sweetwater will be unavailable for quite some time, making way for exciting changes. The City is beginning work to install an all new all-abilities playground. The City of Sweetwater will be turning Newman Park into an all-abilities playground complete with updated, swings,...
Wildfire danger continues for West Texas
Texas and other parts of the United States have been under serious threat from wildfires this summer. On Friday, shifting wind and abundant fuel on the west side of Sweetwater prompted an evacuation order for some residents in the area after a fire began to spread into a neighborhood. An unoccupied house...
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