Residents Weigh Growth Against Water Risk in Aspermont RV Park Debate
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Hearing from several members of the public, the Aspermont City Council tabled its RV park...
Thursday, May 28, 2026
SHERIFF’S OVERTIME RAN SIX TIMES OVER BUDGET BEFORE FISHER COUNTY’S YEAR-END CLEANUP
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Fisher County's year-end financial ledger shows the sheriff's sworn overtime lines closed fiscal...
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Picturede: Alex Long, Tyler Kessinger, Matti Polk, Caleb Broshears, Emily Blankenship, Braydon Blankenship, Kenzy Blankenship and Mike Winter.
Masonic Lodge Scholarship Supports Aspermont Seniors’ Next Steps
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Several local students were awarded $500 scholarships from Aspermont Masonic Lodge #1382 to help...
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Fisher County Fire Marshall Robert Hoffman stands beside new fire hose purchased with help from a $10,000 IREN grant. The grant allowed the Rotan Volunteer Fire Department to equip Truck 87 with 1,100 feet of new hose. PHOTO BY CHEYANE HUSTON
IREN GRANT PROGRAM PUTS $250K UP FOR GRABS IN FISHER COUNTY
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Last November, representatives from 11 Fisher County organizations gathered inside Longworth Gin, shook hands with IREN leaders, accepted certificates, and visited over dinner after the company awarded nearly $100,000 in local community grants.News
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Hearing from several members of the public, the Aspermont City Council tabled its RV park discussion again during the May 19 meeting, delaying any decision on…
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Fisher County's year-end financial ledger shows the sheriff's sworn overtime lines closed fiscal year 2025 at $215,175 against an adopted overtime budget of $…
Forvis Mazars auditor Travis Skinner presents the annual financial report to Stonewall Memorial Hospital District directors during the board’s May 11 meeting.. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT
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Stonewall Memorial Hospital District directors heard auditors report a turnaround year in the district’s annual audit, including higher cash, lower liabilities…
Sports
Rotan Yellowhammer Cheer Squad L-R: Joey Lujan, Alexus Stephens, Cali Daniel, Kate Van Poppel, Avery Gonzalez, Talyn Lewis.
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ROTAN I.S.D. HOSTED ITS ANNUAL END OF THE YEAR SPORTS BANQUET LAST TUESDAY, CELEBRATING ACHIEVMENTS IN YELLOWHAMMER ATHLETICS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR..
ROBY’S SAMARRA FRAUSTO NAMED TO THSCA ACADEMIC ALL-STATE TRACK TEAM
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Roby Lady Lion senior Samarra Frausto was recently named a 1st Team member of the Texas High School Coaches Association Academic All-State Track Team. Nominees…
Obituaries
Angelina Flores Melena
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Angelina Flores Melena passed away on May 9, 2026 in Dallas, Texas surrounded by the same love she wrapped everyone in. She has now joined her loving parents,…
Paul Carrillo Jr.
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AUGUST 12, 1953 – MAY 6, 2026 Paul Carrillo Jr., 72, of Rotan, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. He was born on August 12, 1953,…
Nancy Ann Young
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JUNE 6, 1947 - MAY 3, 2026 Nancy Ann Young, born on June 6, 1947 in Lubbock, Texas, passed away May 3, 2026 in Abilene, Texas, after a battle with pneumonia.…
