Fisher County court tables controversial invoice

While the primary agenda item during Monday’s Fisher County Commissioners Court meeting was to adopt the 20232024 budget and tax rate, familiar controversies surfaced regarding conflict-of-interest bills, which the court tabled after accusations of improprieties and pricing inconsistencies.

Fisher County Royalty crowned

Fisher County Royalty crowned

DID YOU KNOW?

Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Health Fair OCTOBER 10TH FROM 10Am - 2pm at the Stonewall Community Center.

Election News

ON NOVEMBER 7TH - there will be a Constitutional Admendments Election. See page 10 for a full explanation of each Propositions 1 - 14 provided by the Texas Secretary of State

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

8 th - Thursday • Rotan Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally 11:15am downtown September 9 th - Saturday • Fisher Co. Commissioner Court 9am • Stonewall Co. Commissioner Court 9am • Roby CISD Board Meeting 6:30pm • Roby High School class of 1973 will be having their 50th Reunion, at Mrs.

Hundreds of new laws go into effect

A total of 774 new laws went into effect on Sept. 1, affecting Texans in many areas of their lives, the Austin American Statesman reported. The new laws concern property taxes, registration fees and voting access, among other issues. Several have drawn court challenges from opponents.

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service study shows toxicant effective tool to reduce feral hog populations

A warfarin-based toxicant has been shown to be an effective option for landowners in the control of feral hog numbers and damage on their property, according to a study by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

Roby CISD to host public hearing

The Roby CISD Board of Trustees is scheduled to host a public hearing on Monday, September 11 regarding the 2023 – 2024 proposed tax rate and budget, although much of the budget remains as unclear to the public as to the board members set to approve it.

READY TO SEW-CIALIZE?

From opening day in early 2022, the Headquarters General Store has welcomed customers from far and wide, and as the business continues to grow, quilters from across the state are anticipating the opening of the new Quilting Barn, located on Aspermont’s main street.

Fisher County reviews solar farm tax abatement

The Fisher County Commissioners reviewed a proposal from Indigo LLC, a solar company anticipating operations in the county in 2025, requesting a tax abatement on the $226 million solar project, but commissioners were hesitant to accept the proposal until hearing results of a more thorough review...