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2025 FCFRA Royalty l-r: (Back Row) Horsemanship Award winner, Kayden Ryan, 2025 Queen and Miss Congeniality, Berklee Pippin, Princess and Photogenic Award winner, Evie Rasberry (Front Row) Contestant Biloxi Rasberry, Contestant Sutton Rasberry & 2025 Sweetheart, Mesa Dennis! Mesa is also the recipient of the Speech, Personality, and Appearance Awards!

2025 FCFRA Royalty l-r: (Back Row) Horsemanship Award winner, Kayden Ryan, 2025 Queen and Miss Congeniality, Berklee Pippin, Princess and Photogenic Award winner, Evie Rasberry (Front Row) Contestant Biloxi Rasberry, Contestant Sutton Rasberry & 2025 Sweetheart, Mesa Dennis! Mesa is also the recipient of the Speech, Personality, and Appearance Awards!

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NEW RODEO ROYALTY CROWNED

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Thursday, August 28, 2025
NEW RODEO ROYALTY CROWNED

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BUDGET UP, RATE STEADY

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, August 21, 2025
The Stonewall Memorial Hospital District board approved a proposed budget and tax rate for the 2025–2026 fiscal year last week, laying the groundwork for formal adoption in September following a public hearing.

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CITY OF ROBY LOWERS TAX RATE AS VALUES RISE

News Staff
Thursday, August 21, 2025
The Roby City Council voted unanimously last week to adopt a proposed budget and tax rate for the 2025–26 fiscal year, lowering the rate while modestly increasing revenue as rising property valuations take effect.The city’s new proposed rate of $0.
TEXAS GOES BIG. FISHER COUNTY GOES BIGGER

TEXAS GOES BIG. FISHER COUNTY GOES BIGGER

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TEXAS GOES BIG. FISHER COUNTY GOES BIGGER

Jeff Hurt
Thursday, August 21, 2025
$2,500 Cash Prize. One sheep. One legend in the making.LARGEST PRIZE IN TEXAS.(Roby, Texas) The Fisher County Fair and Rodeo is back this weekend for its 81st year, bringing with it bigger prizes, expanded attractions, and the tradition of community spirit that has defined the event for generations.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, August 14, 2025
• Rotan City Council Meeting 7 am _ Canceled due to lack of Quorum• Roby City Council Meeting 12pmAugust 15th - 16th• It’s time once again for the gathering of what’s left of the ancient and aging contingent of the Yellowhammer classes of the 1950’s decade.
Reanna Santos ’22 ’25, a Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences former student, will serve as Miss Rodeo Texas 2025. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Reanna Santos ’22 ’25, a Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences former student, will serve as Miss Rodeo Texas 2025. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Howdy, Queen: Reanna Santos ’22 ’25 is MISS RODEO TEXAS 2025

Mamie Hertel
Thursday, August 14, 2025
- AGRILIFETODAY.TAMU.EDU/Just a month after earning her Master of Science from Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Reanna Santos ’22 ’25 traded her cap and gown for a crown.
Slipping through our fingers

Slipping through our fingers

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Slipping through our fingers

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
SUE JANE SULLIVANThe moment I wake up Before I put on my makeup, I say a little prayer for you….