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Thursday, September 14, 2023
ON NOVEMBER 7TH - there will be a Constitutional Admendments Election. See page 10 for a full explanation of each Propositions 1 - 14 provided by the Texas Secretary of State

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Thursday, September 7, 2023
8 th - Thursday • Rotan Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally 11:15am downtown September 9 th - Saturday • Fisher Co. Commissioner Court 9am • Stonewall Co. Commissioner Court 9am • Roby CISD Board Meeting 6:30pm • Roby High School class of 1973 will be having their 50th Reunion, at Mrs.
Hundreds of new laws go into effect

Hundreds of new laws go into effect

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Hundreds of new laws go into effect

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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.

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Roby CISD to host public hearing

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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?

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READY TO SEW-CIALIZE?

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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

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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.

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Roby 2023 Homecoming Court Announced

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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.

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Stonewall County Proclaims June 26th Dorthey Dickerson Day!

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

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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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.