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Golden Spread Electric Coop Gives Back to Volunteer Fire Departments

News Staff
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Community Involvement Committee (CIC) of Golden Spread Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Big Country Electric Cooperative are giving back to local communities with a donation of $7,200 to 16 volunteer fire departments, including the Albany VFD. A check presentation took place on March 24, 2023.
Representing Precinct 3 Commissioner Preston Martin, Russell Lorfing spoke to the Fisher County Commissioners Court during the April 10 meeting, presenting the request that the county cover Martin's legal fees associated with the State's civil suit.

Representing Precinct 3 Commissioner Preston Martin, Russell Lorfing spoke to the Fisher County Commissioners Court during the April 10 meeting, presenting the request that the county cover Martin's legal fees associated with the State's civil suit.

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Fisher Commissioner sues county

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Fisher County Commissioners met in executive session last week, discussing a request that the county cover Commissioner Martin’s legal expenses in preparation for defense against the State’s recently dismissed civil petition to remove him from office.

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Aspermont dedicates unused funds to aid cleanup

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Aspermont City Council met on Tuesday, where after an update of current cleanup operations, the council approved closing financial accounts that were no longer being used for their original purpose and consolidating the remaining balance into the city’s citywide cleanup fund.
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Roby CISD names Lone Finalist

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The Roby CISD Board of Trustees wrapped up a series of meetings last week that narrowed the list of potential candidates in their search for a new superintendent, and after a marathon of interviews that began just after lunch on April 13, trustees officially named Kenny Border, Ed.
Nomadic Newspaper hangs out at the lake visiting with family

Nomadic Newspaper hangs out at the lake visiting with family

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Nomadic Newspaper hangs out at the lake visiting with family

News Staff
Thursday, April 20, 2023
The DMC was honored to hang out this past weekend at Lake Brownwood State Park for the Wilburn Reunion. Flora Lanelle (Wilburn) Etheredge. In the photo are some of the descendants of the Lealon and Florence Wilburn Family of Roby Texas.
Although little exterior damage is visible, the Stonewall County Activity Center/Library's foundation has shifted by inches in some areas, with repair work expected to begin in upcoming weeks to level the floor and provide years of additional use.

Although little exterior damage is visible, the Stonewall County Activity Center/Library's foundation has shifted by inches in some areas, with repair work expected to begin in upcoming weeks to level the floor and provide years of additional use.

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Stonewall Co. to repair Activity Center/Library

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, April 20, 2023
After recovering from reverse sticker-shock at the considerably lower-than-expected bid for addressing foundation issues at the county’s activity center/library, the Stonewall Commissioner unanimously agreed last week to move forward with repair work.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, April 13, 2023
• Rotan City Council meeting 7am at City Hall • Roby City Council Meeting 12pm at City Hall April 17th • Aspermont ISD Board Meeting 6:30pm April 18th • Aspermont CIty Council Meeting 6pm April 22nd • Old Glory Musical: this Saturday, April 22nd.
Dana Fauntrapp of Western Texas College presented the Fisher County Historical Commission's April program. Photo submitted by Roenna Thomas

Dana Fauntrapp of Western Texas College presented the Fisher County Historical Commission's April program. Photo submitted by Roenna Thomas

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Fisher County Historical Commission

News Staff
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Eighteen members and guests met Tuesday, April 4th, at the Fisher County Historical Commission to hear Dana Fauntrapp from Western Texas College present 'Earthquakes in Our Area'. Dana received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology from Texas Tech and now teaches in Snyder.

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Row crop farmers need rain to start summer crop season

News Staff
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Texas row crop farmers in large swaths of the state are facing a suite of problems related to Mother Nature, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. While all problems relate to the lack of rainfall over the past two years, concerns are compounding as the summer season begins.

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Cub Scouts Receive Merit Badge Awards

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
Saturday, May 1st, Fisher County Cub Scout Pack 175 participated in an awards ceremony at The Hub where they meet weekly Tuesdays at 6:30 P.M. Pack Leader, Cindy Hamlin, coordinated the event with Den Leaders Hailey Gatewood, Gwen Rutledge and Patrick Buckner.