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SUNSHINE WEEK MARCH 10 - 16, 2024

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Sunshine Week is March 10-16, and this year, there’s an even greater need for you to get involved.Sunshine Week annually celebrates freedom of information laws in every state.
Candice McGuire and Kyle Medders with Bair Energy — a company working on a hydrogen energy project in Sylvester — joined Fisher County residents in discussions with Rep. James Frank on a tour of Texas House District 69 on Tuesday.

Candice McGuire and Kyle Medders with Bair Energy — a company working on a hydrogen energy project in Sylvester — joined Fisher County residents in discussions with Rep. James Frank on a tour of Texas House District 69 on Tuesday.

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State Rep. James Frank makes Town Hall Tour across the Double Mountains

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Texas House District 69 Rep. James Frank made stops throughout his district this week, including town hall meetings in Fisher and Stonewall counties. Frank touched on issues ranging from border control to healthcare to local transportation routes.

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Donations Pour in for Wildfire Victims through Texas Farm Bureau Relief Fund

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Texas Farm Bureau relief fund gathers donations for wildfire victims. Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) established the Texas Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund to assist farmers and ranchers impacted by the devastating fires burning through the Panhandle.Over 1 million acres of the Texas Panhandle have burned.

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Forced Resignation Due To Eligibility Issues

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
After receiving a letter on Tuesday that questioned his eligibility to hold the office, Fisher County Sheriff Simon Wade submitted his resignation on Wednesday, with officials calling an emergency meeting on Thursday to discuss how to fill the vacancy ahead of the November 5 General Election.
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SHERIFF SURRENDERS BADGE

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
Dear Citizens of Fisher County,It is with mixed emotions that I bid farewell to you today, after serving as your Sheriff for the past eight months.
Historical Enthusiasts Wanted: JOIN THE ADVENTURE!

Historical Enthusiasts Wanted: JOIN THE ADVENTURE!

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Historical Enthusiasts Wanted: JOIN THE ADVENTURE!

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
With a declining membership, the Fisher County Historical Commission is in need of new members, as well as volunteers! The average age of our March meeting attendees was 82. If you have any interest in the History of Fisher County or in the Fisher County Museum, please come and join us.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
9 th - Saturday• The Old Glory Texas Community Center Sr.Citizens Dance will be from 6 till 9: with a pot luck meal at half time: With a live band. For more information Call: 940-989-2816 or 940-200-0353March 10th- Sunday• The dreaded Day Light Savings Time Starts!