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Week 'The liberty of the press is essential to the security of freedom in a state: it ought not, therefore, to be restrained, but encouraged.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
TAXPAYER-FUNDED ABORTION TRAVEL FACES BAN
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Texas cities will no longer be able to fund outof- state abortion travel with taxpayer money as a result of a bill sent to the governor last week. The Statesman reported the bill’s House sponsor, state Rep.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Got Grit, Green Goals, and a Heart for Texas?
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If you're the type to organize a cleanup instead of just complaining about the mess, or if you're always reminding your friends not to litter, this opportunity was made for you.The Young Texan Ambassador Program is now accepting applications for its 2025–2026 cohort.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
ROBY CISD OPENS DAYCARE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT FAMILIES
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New policy allows limited spots for officers’ children, prioritizing district staff needs firstRoby CISD trustees voted in favor of approving a recommendation from Superintendent Dr.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Aspermont City Council members consider legal challenges as well as significant costs associated with clearing waste and debris from properties in violation of city and state codes.
Aspermont faces mounting cleanup costs and looming TCEQ involvement in code enforcement push
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The Aspermont City Council met last week, continuing discussions from April about the city’s multiyear cleanup initiative, while weighing new financial hurdles and the state’s growing interest in local code enforcement.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
FROM WEST TEXAS TO THE WEST COAST
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Marlene Machado took the DMC to California while visiting her aunt and uncle. The Chronicle made it all the way to iconic San Francisco, and as you can see, Marlene is proudly holding the paper with the Golden Gate Bridge in the background.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Fisher County officials follow along as auditors present highlights from the county’s 2024 financial audit, which shows significant increases to the county’s surplus revenues.
FISHER COUNTY AUDIT REVEALS $1.9M NET INCREASE
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│ROBY - Fisher County officials received confirmation of the county’s strong financial position during their regular May 12 meeting, where a delayed audit presentation revealed a $1.9 million gain in net position and clean findings across the board.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Commissioners Finalize Swenson Solar Deal After Missed Signature
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Stonewall County Commissioners Court formally reapproved the Swenson Solar tax abatement agreement on Tuesday after discovering the original paperwork failed to be signed within the required legal timeframe.
Thursday, May 29, 2025
This tower of tires, located just off Aspermont’s main corridor, was the focus of a recent TCEQ investigation and could be a costly issue to mitigate for the city.
TIRES, TRASH, AND TOUGH CHOICES
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TIRES, TRASH, AND TOUGH CHOICES
Thursday, May 29, 2025
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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May 23rd• ASEPERMONT ISD @ 8 PM• ROTAN SID @ 7 PM• ROBY CISD @ 7 PMMay 24th• 2nd Annual Memorial Day Service at the Double Mountain Cemetary. 11 AM Everyone is invited to come.
Thursday, May 22, 2025