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Hundreds of new laws go into effect

Hundreds of new laws go into effect

Hundreds of new laws go into effect

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
A total of 774 new laws went into effect on Sept. 1, affecting Texans in many areas of their lives, the Austin American Statesman reported. The new laws concern property taxes, registration fees and voting access, among other issues. Several have drawn court challenges from opponents.

Roby CISD to host public hearing

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The Roby CISD Board of Trustees is scheduled to host a public hearing on Monday, September 11 regarding the 2023 – 2024 proposed tax rate and budget, although much of the budget remains as unclear to the public as to the board members set to approve it.
READY TO SEW-CIALIZE?

READY TO SEW-CIALIZE?

READY TO SEW-CIALIZE?

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
From opening day in early 2022, the Headquarters General Store has welcomed customers from far and wide, and as the business continues to grow, quilters from across the state are anticipating the opening of the new Quilting Barn, located on Aspermont’s main street.

Fisher County reviews solar farm tax abatement

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
The Fisher County Commissioners reviewed a proposal from Indigo LLC, a solar company anticipating operations in the county in 2025, requesting a tax abatement on the $226 million solar project, but commissioners were hesitant to accept the proposal until hearing results of a more thorough review...
King Nominees (back row) L-R: Daniel Perales, Kooper McWilliams, Keegan Encizo, Brady Etheredge. Queen Nominees (front row) L-R: Lilly Benson, Chasity Benson, Hailee Garmer, Joselynn Williams, Gemma Noell, Taylor Jeffrey. Roby Lions will be facing off against Irion County Hornets at 7:30pm on September 8th.

King Nominees (back row) L-R: Daniel Perales, Kooper McWilliams, Keegan Encizo, Brady Etheredge. Queen Nominees (front row) L-R: Lilly Benson, Chasity Benson, Hailee Garmer, Joselynn Williams, Gemma Noell, Taylor Jeffrey. Roby Lions will be facing off against Irion County Hornets at 7:30pm on September 8th.

Roby 2023 Homecoming Court Announced

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Roby 2023 Homecoming Court Announced
The Stonewall County Commissioners presented a proclamation late last month, declaring June 26 as Dorthey Dickerson Day in Stonewall. “I can say one thing,” said Dickerson, a one-time courthouse employee, “and I have enjoyed all 20 years of being here with all y’all. It has been a pleasure.” Stonewall County Judge Ronnie Moorhead said one of the things he misses the most is that Dickerson was one of the only people who would share morning coffee with him.

The Stonewall County Commissioners presented a proclamation late last month, declaring June 26 as Dorthey Dickerson Day in Stonewall. “I can say one thing,” said Dickerson, a one-time courthouse employee, “and I have enjoyed all 20 years of being here with all y’all. It has been a pleasure.” Stonewall County Judge Ronnie Moorhead said one of the things he misses the most is that Dickerson was one of the only people who would share morning coffee with him.

Stonewall County Proclaims June 26th Dorthey Dickerson Day!

News Staff
Thursday, September 7, 2023
Stonewall County Proclaims June 26th Dorthey Dickerson Day!

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, August 31, 2023
2 nd - Saturday • Roby FFA Best of the West Steer Show - will begin at 11 am at the Fisher County Show Barn in Roby, Texas. Call Seth Kiker at 432-- 940-7800 for more information. September 5 th - Tuesday • Fisher County Historical Commission will meet at 6:00 p.m. at the WTU Museum Bldg.
Gary Borders is a veteran award-winning Texas journalist. He published a number of community newspapers in Texas during a 30-year span, including in Longview, Fort Stockton, Nacogdoches and Cedar Park. Email: gborders@texaspress.com.

Gary Borders is a veteran award-winning Texas journalist. He published a number of community newspapers in Texas during a 30-year span, including in Longview, Fort Stockton, Nacogdoches and Cedar Park. Email: gborders@texaspress.com.

Texans asked to conserve energy in heat wave

News Staff
Thursday, August 31, 2023
The agency that operates the power grid for much of the state asked Texans to conserve energy use several times last week as the grid was beset with high demand and low wind-power generation, according to the Austin American-Statesman.

Texas summer drought affecting corn, sorghum crops

News Staff
Thursday, August 31, 2023
Heat and drought have taken a toll on Texas crop production. Limited production of corn and sorghum and the unknown future have caused prices for those crops to spike, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Mark Welch, Ph.D.