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USDA Increases Funding for New Specialty Crop Program; Reminds Producers of Upcoming Deadlines

News Staff

Thursday, January 9, 2025

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds specialty crop producers to apply for assistance for marketing and food safety certification expenses.

Rotan ISD Invites Community to Help Shape the Future at January 20th Town Hall

Jeff Hurt

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Rotan ISD will host its first town hall meeting of 2025 later this month, with officials looking to share early information ahead of a possibly calling for a bond election later this year.

Stonewall County Bids Warm Farewell to Commissioner Meador, Closing 28 Years of Dedicated Service

Jeff Hurt

Thursday, January 9, 2025

The Stonewall County Commissioners met just before Christmas, where during its final meeting of the year on December 23, 2024, officials bid farewell to longstanding Commissioner Billy Kirk Meador.

Aspermont Eyes 2025 Cleanup:

News Staff

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Although the Aspermont City Council was forced to cancel its December meeting due to scheduling conflicts, moving into 2025, the council will likely review various properties that could be scheduled for cleanup during the year.

Fisher County Judge Ken Holt administers the oath of office to newly appointed Sheriff John Dickson on Monday, January 6.

SHERIFF SAGA

News Staff

Thursday, January 9, 2025

Fisher County officials held a brief ceremony on Monday to formally swear in newly appointed Sheriff John Dickson.

Old Glory News

Anita Dozier

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Here we are about to begin another year. Some memories of folks are they want to forget the old year and start another year with many good things in store. But then, it could be that this past year was a wonderful year for many, and they hope to have another one.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff

Thursday, January 2, 2025

7 th ROBY CISD NHS BLOOD DRIVEJanuary 10thAspermont ISD School HolidayJanuary 13th• Fisher County COmmissioner Court 9am• Stonewall County Commissioner Court9am• Stonewall Hospital Board meeting 5 pm• Roby CISD Board meeting 6:30 pm• Rotan ISD Board meeting 6:30 pm

How Long to Keep Tax Records and Other Financial Documents

News Staff

Thursday, January 2, 2025

Dear Senior, Is there a rule of thumb on how long someone should keep their old financial paperwork? I have file cabinets full of old receipts, bank and brokerage statements, tax returns and more that I would like to toss.Recently RetiredDear Recently, It’s a great question.

Justin Weaver, presented the award to Margie while visiting her homestead on a Tuesday morning (November 19, 2024).

Margie McNutt Receives 35-Year Length of Service Award from the National Weather Service

News Staff

Thursday, January 2, 2025

On November 19, 2024, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Lubbock, TX, had the honor of presenting Margie McNutt, our dedicated weather observer in Aspermont, TX, with the prestigious 35-Year Length of Service Award.

Vehicle inspections no longer required

Gary Borders, Texas Press Association

Thursday, January 2, 2025

DEC. 30 - JAN. 1Drivers will no longer be required to get annual safety inspections beginning Jan. 1, the Texas Standard reported. However, drivers in the state’s 17 most populous counties will still be required to get an emissions test in order to register their vehicles.