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Aspermont ISD to hold Board Elections in May

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
With a contested race between three candidates for school trustee, Aspermont ISD will be holding the solitary election this upcoming May, as the Stonewall Memorial Hospital District and the City of Aspermont have each officially canceled their respective elections.
In an emergency meeting called last Thursday, Mar. 14, the commissioners appointed Tom Pohlman to serve as Fisher County Sheriff in the wake of former Sheriff Wade's resignation early last week. PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT

In an emergency meeting called last Thursday, Mar. 14, the commissioners appointed Tom Pohlman to serve as Fisher County Sheriff in the wake of former Sheriff Wade's resignation early last week. PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT

FISHER COUNTY SHERIFF SHUFFLE

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Fisher County Commissioners held an emergency meeting late last week, where commissioners both officially accepted Sheriff Wade’s resignation and appointed Deputy Tom Pohlman to fill the immediate vacancy.
STITCHING THEIR WAY ACROSS TEXAS

STITCHING THEIR WAY ACROSS TEXAS

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STITCHING THEIR WAY ACROSS TEXAS

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
The first bus of quilters participating in the All Across Texas Shop Hop visited Aspermont earlier this week, making the Quilting Barn the 12th shop in two days for this group of quilting aficionados in what is planned for a two-month-long tour through March and April.

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Council Appoints Judge, Hits Pause on Ordinance Odyssey

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Rotan City Council unanimously voted to appoint Shana Haas to serve as the city’s municipal judge during last Thursday’s meeting on March 14 but were divided as a majority of council members agreed to table adopting the recently proposed substandard structure ordinance.
Nomadic Newspaper was in 7th heaven while relaxing in Mexico

Nomadic Newspaper was in 7th heaven while relaxing in Mexico

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Nomadic Newspaper was in 7th heaven while relaxing in Mexico

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Michael Cadenhead and his friend Susan Hobbs Peterson, along with the DMC, explore the Mexico coast on his 7th trip to Mexico recently. A perfect blend of delicious cuisine, underwater adventures, tequila, and captivating company crafted an unforgettable getaway!Going on a trip, whether near or far?

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
- Thursday• Rotan City Council Meeting 7 am at City HallMarch 15th- Friday• Rotan - St.Joseph's Fish Fry Friday - By Donation 5:00pm – 7:00pm ◆ Dine-In or Carry Out ◆ St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 301 E.

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SUNSHINE WEEK MARCH 10 - 16, 2024

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Sunshine Week is March 10-16, and this year, there’s an even greater need for you to get involved.Sunshine Week annually celebrates freedom of information laws in every state.
Candice McGuire and Kyle Medders with Bair Energy — a company working on a hydrogen energy project in Sylvester — joined Fisher County residents in discussions with Rep. James Frank on a tour of Texas House District 69 on Tuesday.

Candice McGuire and Kyle Medders with Bair Energy — a company working on a hydrogen energy project in Sylvester — joined Fisher County residents in discussions with Rep. James Frank on a tour of Texas House District 69 on Tuesday.

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State Rep. James Frank makes Town Hall Tour across the Double Mountains

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Texas House District 69 Rep. James Frank made stops throughout his district this week, including town hall meetings in Fisher and Stonewall counties. Frank touched on issues ranging from border control to healthcare to local transportation routes.