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Communication is the key

The Stonewall County Commissioners Court voted in favor of a 10-year lease agreement last week, which will provide for continued access to one of the county’s main communication towers.

Dairy producers look for positives in 2024

Dairy producers are optimistic 2024 will be better after recent rains offered the promise of more feed and forage production following back-to-back years of drought-related challenges, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

A Presidential Ideal

How did the holders of our highest office feel about agriculture and rural America? What do our presidents think about agriculture and rural America? I was thinking about this on Presidents’ Day. It is not just an idle thought (though I have plenty of those).

RE-ELECT FISHER COUNTY COMMISSIONER

Preston Martin's ties to Fisher County run as deep as its roots, with his family's legacy spanning back to the late 1800s. From his Great grandad W.M.

Early voting underway in Texas

Texas voters headed out to the polling locations across the state this week, as early voting opened on Tuesday ahead of the 2024 Democratic and Republican primary election day, set for March 5.

PRUNING THE PAYMENT:

The Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors met last week, where after being apprised of a recent dispute with a contractor, agreed to pay a portion of what administrators claim to be a dramatically inflated invoice.

Rotan Public Works Director resigns

During the Rotan City Council meeting late last week, officials briefly deliberated behind closed doors, where after returning to open session, resumed city business but shared no information or comment on receiving the public works director’s resignation, which is anticipated to take effect next...

Basketball Season comes to an end

This Tuesday, the last of our area teams wrapped up their respective basketball seasons. The Aspermont Lady Hornets and Roby Lady Lions, after advancing to the Area playoff round, were defeated last Friday by the Hermleigh Lady Cardinals and Westbrook Lady Wildcats respectively.

Old Glory News

Oh my, what a day, the weather is bad, cold and snow. I guess that is good, since it is still winter and we have not had any really winter weather as yet. We are thankful for all the moisture we are getting. We will think about all this mud and cold weather in July and August.