Faces & Places

“The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God.

Rains, wet conditions delay hay producers

Rains and the threat of rain have kept forage producers in hay-producing regions of the state out of fields and behind schedule for the season, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Delays represent numerous problems and potential problems for hay producers.

Fisher County Sheriff Report

Fisher County Sheriff’s Office received (119) 911 calls, (31) reports of stray livestock, assisted other agencies on (5) calls, and (152) other calls for service. Fisher County EMS responded to (30) emergency calls and (20) non-emergencies.

Fisher County Historical Commission

Fisher County Commissioner Gordon Pippin was very informative in a Q&A Session with the Fisher County Historical Commission's members at this month's meeting held June 1st at the Museum in Roby.

FUDGE SQUARES

1/2 lb margarine 1 1/2 cup sugar 4 eggs 1 cup flour 1/2 cup cocoa 1 tsp vanilla 1 cup pecans • Cream margarine and sugar well. • Beat in eggs, one at a time • Mix flour and cocoa and add along with vanilla and pecans. • Bake in an oblong oiled and floured pan at 350 degrees until it turns...

Larry and I would like to thank each and everyone of you who have celebrated our retirement with us

Larry and I would like to thank each and everyone of you who have celebrated our retirement with us. Thank you for personally taking the time to come by the store on Friday, June 4th, to our retirement reception. The flowers and cards were beautiful.

Fisher County resident arrested for child pornography

After several weeks of investigation, Justin Barriere of Fisher County was arrested last week on charges related to the possession and promotion of child pornography.The Fisher County Sheriff's Department was contacted some months ago about allegations regarding the possibility of child...

Man arrested for shooting at crop duster

Joe Brent Palmer (71) from Fisher County was arrested Sunday afternoon after allegedly firing upon a crop-dusting airplane that was spraying the field adjacent to his property.