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Rains both good and bad for Texas Panhandle

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
Agricultural operations in the Texas Panhandle are adjusting to above-average rainfall over the last month that improved soil moisture profiles but is delaying fieldwork, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
Nomadic Newspaper learns about the Mogollon culture in New Mexico

Nomadic Newspaper learns about the Mogollon culture in New Mexico

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Nomadic Newspaper learns about the Mogollon culture in New Mexico

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
Mark and Peggy Cullifer took along the DMC on their road trip adventure and enjoyed a quick stop at the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument in the Gila National Forest in New Mexico. Going on a trip, whether near or far? Take the Double Mountain Chronicle.
COUNTY ROAD 301 IN ASPERMONT, TEXAS LOOKS SAFE... UNITL IT RAINS. Siri Beware: Some GPS mapping system algorithms do not factor horse power vs torque ratios for all vehicle makes and models or varying soil moisture content levels when re-routing motorists down Stonewall CR-301.

COUNTY ROAD 301 IN ASPERMONT, TEXAS LOOKS SAFE... UNITL IT RAINS. Siri Beware: Some GPS mapping system algorithms do not factor horse power vs torque ratios for all vehicle makes and models or varying soil moisture content levels when re-routing motorists down Stonewall CR-301.

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Court considers analog solution for GPS routing error

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, June 15, 2023
As heavy rainfall continues to sweep across the region, Stonewall County Road 301 has become more reminiscent of a used car lot than a local through road in recent days, as numerous rerouted GPS users are being rerouted onto this treacherously muddy path.
Experts say frigid December temperatures during installation is the likely culprit for deteriorating Roby CISD track after only three years. The repairs and two new layers of material Hellas Sports will install in July is expected to extend the track’s lifespan by years. PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

Experts say frigid December temperatures during installation is the likely culprit for deteriorating Roby CISD track after only three years. The repairs and two new layers of material Hellas Sports will install in July is expected to extend the track’s lifespan by years. PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

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Roby CISD track to get free facelift

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Roby CISD Superintendent Dr. Kenny Border delivered outstanding news during Monday night's school trustees meeting, announcing the district's track would be fully repaired by the end of summer.
Fisher County Historical Commission

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Fisher County Historical Commission

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
The Fisher County Historical Commission met at 6 pm, Tuesday, June 6th at the WTU Museum Bldg. in Roby for their monthly meeting. Two guests were welcomed, Joel Culwell and Jean Jeffries.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
8 th - Thursday • Rotan City Council Meeting 7 am at City Hall June 12th - Monday • Fisher County Commissioner Court 9am • Stonewall County Commissioner Court 9am • Stonewall Hospital Board Meeting 5pm • Roby CISD Board meeting • Rotan ISD Board Meeting 6pm June 13th - Tuesday • Old...
Pictured front to back: Roby Fire Chief Jonathan Boles, Walter Cleveland (Roby VFD) , Arron Duniven (Roby VFD & BCE), Big Country Electric Cooperative General Manager Mark McClain, Jakob Clawson (BCEC) and Sarah McLen (BCEC) PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

Pictured front to back: Roby Fire Chief Jonathan Boles, Walter Cleveland (Roby VFD) , Arron Duniven (Roby VFD & BCE), Big Country Electric Cooperative General Manager Mark McClain, Jakob Clawson (BCEC) and Sarah McLen (BCEC) PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

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BCEC serves VFD: First responders hope to serve community seconds

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
The Big Country Electric Co-op recently donated a utility truck to the Roby Volunteer Fire Department, and while the department has plans for the new vehicle, firefighters are also working alongside law enforcement and first responders with fundraising events including a mouthwatering brisket...