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Thursday, August 24, 2023
- Thursday • Fisher County Rodeo Muttin Bustin Prelims begin at 7 p.m. at the Rodeo Grounds. Remember it is $20 a ride! Call August 25th - 26th • Fisher County Fair and Rodeo! See page 12 for all the fun details!
STAAR scores show continued struggles in math, reading

STAAR scores show continued struggles in math, reading

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STAAR scores show continued struggles in math, reading

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Thursday, August 24, 2023
Texas public student scores in standardized testing continue to improve since the pandemic, but more than half of those taking the test still struggle with math and just under half read below grade-level, the Texas Tribune reported.

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Stonewall Living Center faces costly HVAC repairs

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, August 24, 2023
The Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors greenlit significant repair work at the Stonewall Living Center (SLC) last week aimed at rectifying temperature issues that have plagued the facility for weeks.
Fisher County Jail closes again

Fisher County Jail closes again

Fisher County Jail closes again

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Fisher County Sheriff Simon Wade confirmed on Monday that he decided to depopulate the Fisher County Jail on Friday, August 18, due to staffing concerns and officer safety after two employees were placed on administrative leave.
Infamous County Road 346 located just as the pavement ends in the Northwest corner of Fisher County is still center of controversy for Commissioner Preston Martin who's lawsuit against the county is still unresolved. (PHOTO BY JEFF HURT)

Infamous County Road 346 located just as the pavement ends in the Northwest corner of Fisher County is still center of controversy for Commissioner Preston Martin who's lawsuit against the county is still unresolved. (PHOTO BY JEFF HURT)

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Just how deep will the ruts get for CR 346?

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, August 24, 2023
Local game ranch manager and his legal counsel spoke to Fisher County Commissioners last week, seeking repair work on a controversial stretch of road in the northwestern portion of the county.

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Retirement Planning Tips for Single Women

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
Dear Savvy Senior, What retirement planning tips can you recommend to single women? I’m a divorced 58-year-old women with a teenaged son and have very little saved for retirement.
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Thursday, August 17, 2023
Another week has gone by and still no change in the temp and no rain. There was a cloud and some folks got some rain but none here. I am glad some folks got rain atleast we know it can rain in August, but it would be nice to get mud on the feet again.

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
August 17th - Thursday • Roby CIty Council Meeting 12 pm at City Hall August 18th -19th • Rotan High School class reunion of the 1950’s decade - At the MCM Elegante Hotel, Acapulco Room - 4250 Ridgemont Dr, Abilene, TX 79606, (325) 698 1234 - Everyone is invited to this great annual conclave of...
Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes

Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes

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Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
Forecasters for the National Weather Service are anticipating a more active hurricane season this year because of record-warm ocean surface temperatures, the Texas Tribune reported. Hurricane season runs through the end of November.