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The Hope of Localism

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Last week, I kicked off a new series on some ideas that I believe are vital to the future prosperity of rural America. If you have not read that essay (“Subsidiarity, Localism, and You”), I encourage you to read it as a prerequisite to this essay. We will revisit subsidiary in the weeks to come.
While FCSO employee, Levi Garland looks on, Fisher County Deputy Joseph Benavides detains the driver, fitting the description of a known fugitive suspected of having stolen the ATV, on Monday. The driver was questioned and released. The f ugitive remains at large.

While FCSO employee, Levi Garland looks on, Fisher County Deputy Joseph Benavides detains the driver, fitting the description of a known fugitive suspected of having stolen the ATV, on Monday. The driver was questioned and released. The f ugitive remains at large.

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MAN ON THE RUN

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Sirens wailed and dirt flew on the west side of Rotan again this week, with Fisher County Deputies and state troopers on the lookout for David Loving, a minor offender who has caused big headaches for local law enforcement in his efforts to evade capture.
Stuart Posey

Stuart Posey

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Stuart Posey

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
It is an honor to announce that l am running for Precinct 3 in Fisher County. I have lived here all my life and have a passion for seeing this county grow and thrive. After graduating from Roby High School in 2004, I attended WTC for 2 years.
Friends and family were all in on the secret and had known for weeks that AISD's counselor, Teddye Myers had been selected as Counselor of the Year. Pictured l to r: AISD Superintendent Zach Morris, Tres and Teddye Myers, Charla Leonard HS Principal Tiffany Potts, & Kristin Marsh.

Friends and family were all in on the secret and had known for weeks that AISD's counselor, Teddye Myers had been selected as Counselor of the Year. Pictured l to r: AISD Superintendent Zach Morris, Tres and Teddye Myers, Charla Leonard HS Principal Tiffany Potts, & Kristin Marsh.

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IT'S ALL THE BUZZ!

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Aspermont ISD Counselor Teddye Myers was joined by peers, friends, and family last week for a ceremony at the Region 14 Service Center in Abilene, where she was recognized for her professional achievements, receiving the Region 14 Counselor of the Year award.

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Does Aspermont Need a Meals on Wheels Program?

News Staff
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Do you realize that there are frail, elderly residents of Aspermont who often go hungry? On Tuesday and Thursday meals from the Senior Center are available for some low-income individuals. The staff at Main Street Rural Health saw a need among their patients for meals more than just twice a week.

State keeps Stonewall Jail downgraded

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
Jail Commission to review order in MayIn a conversation that lasted only minutes at the State Capitol in Austin last week, Stonewall County Sheriff Bill Mullen updated the Texas Commission on Jail Standards about the county jail’s compliance issues, who after hearing the report, allowed the...
10 potential team members and a room full of supporters listen along as students and parents urge Rotan ISD Trustees to help students compete in the upcoming softball season.

10 potential team members and a room full of supporters listen along as students and parents urge Rotan ISD Trustees to help students compete in the upcoming softball season.

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Students ask Rotan ISD Trustees to consider late-entry softball team

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Thursday, February 8, 2024
“ Maybe if I had the right last name, my parent was a school board member or teacher, or if I was a boy, then maybe I would be worth it to Rotan ISD.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
8 th - Thursday • Rotan City Council Meeting 7 am • Roby City Council Meeting 12 pm February 10th - Saturday • The Old Glory Texas Community Center Sr. Citizens Dance will be on the 2nd Saturday night, February 10th. 6 till 9: with a pot luck meal at half time: With a live band. For more info.

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Hay supplies remain tight for Texas cattle producers

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
Hay supplies may be better than last year, but they remain extremely tight as costs for winter feeding continue to mount for Texas ranchers, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Jason Cleere, Ph.D.