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Roby Lion Senior Athletes.

Roby Lion Senior Athletes.

ROBY ATHLETIC BANQUET 2026

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Last Thursday, Roby C.I.S.D. hosted its annual end of the year Athletic Banquet, recognizing and highlighting achievements by Roby Lion student-Athletes. Photos by: Mark Martinez
Annual Field Day Returns to Heart of Quail Country

Annual Field Day Returns to Heart of Quail Country

Annual Field Day Returns to Heart of Quail Country

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
A field day for landowners, land managers and anyone with an interest in quail and habitat management will be held at the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch (RPQRR) on Friday, May 22 from 9 am to 3:30 pm.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
~ Robert Baden-Powell, from his final message to ScoutsTRANSLATION:Do not just pass through life taking what you can. Do something useful. Help where you can. Fix what you can.Leave less mess and more good behind you.

USDA bars 10 lenders from rural loan program

News Staff
Thursday, May 14, 2026
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has barred 10 lenders from its largest rural business loan program, including a Dallas-based bank's wholly owned subsidiary that has been one of the most active non-bank USDA rural lenders in the country.
Senior Vice President of Business Development Tommy Soriero of Houston-based GGS Energy Fields questions from community members during Fisher County’s public hearing on Monday, May 11. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

Senior Vice President of Business Development Tommy Soriero of Houston-based GGS Energy Fields questions from community members during Fisher County’s public hearing on Monday, May 11. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

INDIGO LOSES ITS SOLAR SPARK, KEEPS ITS BATTERY CHARGE

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Fisher County commissioners held a public hearing Monday regarding an amendment to the existing IS245 Indigo tax abatement agreement, with project representatives confirming the development has shifted from a combined solar-and-battery concept to a battery-only project for now.
ASPERMONT RV DEBATE STALLS AGAIN OVER WATER WORRIES

ASPERMONT RV DEBATE STALLS AGAIN OVER WATER WORRIES

ASPERMONT RV DEBATE STALLS AGAIN OVER WATER WORRIES

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Aspermont City Council members again tabled discussion on possible RV park regulations during their April meeting, continuing a debate over water use, enforcement limits and how much control the city would have over future developments.
New Stonewall Memorial Hospital District board director Edmond Scott Lucast signs paperwork after taking the oath of office during the board’s Monday, May 11 meeting. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

New Stonewall Memorial Hospital District board director Edmond Scott Lucast signs paperwork after taking the oath of office during the board’s Monday, May 11 meeting. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Seats New Directors, Honors Elkins’ Years of Service

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Stonewall Memorial Hospital District welcomed two board members and marked the end of a longtime director’s service during its Monday, May 11 meeting, swearing in Claire Clark and Edmond Scott Lucast to new three-year terms while honoring outgoing board member Ruthie Elkins.
Old Glory News

Old Glory News

Old Glory News

Anita Dozier
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Sure enjoying the nice weather, sometimes the wind blows too much, but the cool mornings are wonderful. Wish we could gotten more rain, just got a very light shower, but we were thankful for every drop we got. We will continue to pray for rain.

FARM BUREAU PUSHES BACK ON DATA CENTERS

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Texas Farm Bureau, the state’s largest agricultural advocacy organization, sent a letter dated April 20 to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows urging stronger oversight of data center development across Texas.