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2 Cents Worth

2 Cents Worth

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
CAROL GREENWAYHOLLAND Wow what a week we have had, my son lost his job after 33 years, and what a eye opener it has been. I would't wish it on my worst enemy, and I will never say anything about why so many jobs and no one is being hired.
This one-time gem stood proudly at the City of Aspermont’s southern end, and while for some it remains sentimentally iconic, others see it as an eyesore and potential danger. It will likely be one of the first structures mitigated as the city’s cleanup project moves along Broadway.

This one-time gem stood proudly at the City of Aspermont’s southern end, and while for some it remains sentimentally iconic, others see it as an eyesore and potential danger. It will likely be one of the first structures mitigated as the city’s cleanup project moves along Broadway.

City of Aspermont to begin cleanup along Broadway

News Staff
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The Aspermont City Council, during a lengthy meeting last week, approved proceeding to the next phase of its ongoing cleanup project, taking the initial steps for using code enforcement to remove dilapidated structures from the city’s main street.
Although set to hear testimony and consider evidence regarding the motion for the temporary suspension of Fisher County Commissioner Preston Martin on Wednesday, Judge Ernie B. Armstrong canceled the proceedings after closeddoor discussions with attorneys.

Although set to hear testimony and consider evidence regarding the motion for the temporary suspension of Fisher County Commissioner Preston Martin on Wednesday, Judge Ernie B. Armstrong canceled the proceedings after closeddoor discussions with attorneys.

Civil case stalls: Commissioner Martin to remain in office

News Staff
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Judge Ernie Armstrong brought Fisher County’s 32nd Judicial Courtroom to order more than two hours later than scheduled on Wednesday, where after meeting with both legal teams for more than an hour in chambers, announced the court would need additional information before hearing evidence.

Roby CISD to discuss second wind agreement

News Staff
Thursday, September 29, 2022
The Roby CISD Board of Trustees met earlier this month, learning the Texas Comptroller accepted the recent application for a Chapter 313 agreement the board approved in May, and negotiations with the company will likely be moving fast to meet the deadline, as the bill sunsets this December.
The issues facing industrial hemp will be addressed at the Sept. 28 program and a tour of field trials will also take place. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Calvin Trostle)

The issues facing industrial hemp will be addressed at the Sept. 28 program and a tour of field trials will also take place. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Calvin Trostle)

Industrial hemp field program set for Sept. 28 in Lubbock

News Staff
Thursday, September 22, 2022
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is offering an industrial hemp field plot meeting for West Texas industrial hemp growers on Sept. 28. The event will be from 3-4:30 p.m. at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center in Lubbock, 1102 East Drew St.
Anson and Dorthy May Martin to celebrate 75th Wedding Anniversary

Anson and Dorthy May Martin to celebrate 75th Wedding Anniversary

Anson and Dorthy May Martin to celebrate 75th Wedding Anniversary

News Staff
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Anson & Dorthy May Martin will celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary on September 27, 2022. They met in Sweetwater, Texas, and married on September 27, 1947, in Rotan, Texas, after only knowing each other for three months. They raised five children – Karin, Linda, Carl, Richard & Michael.

Stonewall Hospital grants salary increase at risk of loss

News Staff
Thursday, September 22, 2022
While newly hired Stonewall memorial Hospital District CEO Michael Moorhead officially — albeit quietly — began his first week of duties last week, he turned the presentation of the upcoming budget for 2022-23 over to former CEO Kyle Lee when the board met on Tuesday.
Rotan ISD Technology Director Randy Hodges gives trustees some hands-on instruction for the new computers the district issued district trustees on Monday, allowing board members to keep in contact with school officials even in remote locations.

Rotan ISD Technology Director Randy Hodges gives trustees some hands-on instruction for the new computers the district issued district trustees on Monday, allowing board members to keep in contact with school officials even in remote locations.

Rotan ISD gets technology upgrade

News Staff
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Rotan ISD Trustees got a technology briefing earlier this week, hearing about not only the improvements across the district but were also educated on the board’s new devices and the district’s new App it launched along with a fresh website.