High winds cause damage to Sheriff's Office Building

On Tuesday, March 4, 2025, the Nolan County Sheriff’s Office building sustained considerable damage due to severe high winds in the area. The wind caused several skylight panels to be torn from the structure, while others suffered significant damage; fortunately, the contents of the building remained unharmed.

Just days later, on Friday, March 14, the region experienced another round of fierce winds reaching speeds of 60 mph, which resulted in multiple vehicle accidents on US Highway 84 and led to its temporary closure.

This weather event further exacerbated the damage to the same Sheriff’s Office building, dislodging previously damaged skylight panels and causing an east-facing rollup door to be knocked off its tracks, along with a west-facing rollup door that was also broken and displaced. Despite these challenges, it is noteworthy that none of the facility's internal contents were affected.

Sheriff James Villanueva and the Nolan County Commissioners Court are working together to address the damages sustained. This partnership aims to ensure that the necessary repairs are completed efficiently, ultimately restoring the facility's functionality.