QUESTION OF THE WEEK
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Who pays for the wrecker service when a vehicle tagged for a city ordinance violation is towed?
It depends.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Rotan ISD Juniors, Hunter Harris, Corbin James and Justin Shelley address the board during Monday night's meeting. PHOTO BY: MARK MARTINEZ
STUDENTS PREVAIL
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The Rotan ISD Board of Trustees met on Monday, where among the agenda items was the consideration of a student petition, formally requesting the board reconsider its recently adopted four-day school week for 202324.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Community Calendar
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Feb. 11th
Rotan City Council meeting 7am at City Hall Valentine's Day Bingo Night! 5pm at the Roby School Cafeteria - All proceeds to help benefit the Fisher County Fair! Bring your Valentine - enjoy Bingo, finger foods & door prizes. $20 per card - each game is 30 minutes.
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Thursday, February 9, 2023
Stonewall Living Center prepares for 2nd annual talent show fundraiser
Stonewall Living Center prepares for 2nd annual talent show fundraiser
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The Stonewall Living Center is getting ready for its annual talent show and fundraising event next month, with contestants in competition for a $500 prize and spectators getting a show and a chance for numerous baked goods and auction items.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
ROBY CISD SUPERINTENDENT JASON CARTER
Roby CISD Superintendent on Administrative leave
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The Roby CISD Board of Trustees met in a special-called meeting late last Thursday, where after reconvening from executive session deliberations, voted unanimously to place Superintendent Jason Carter on administrative leave, appointing RISD Principal Michelle Cole as acting superintendent until...
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Preventing vehicle burglary theft this stock show season
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Livestock stock show season brings about travel with trucks, trailers and expensive equipment, which can also lead to unfortunate theft.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts are advising show families and friends to implement common safety practices when traveling this show season.
Thursday, February 2, 2023
KIDs TALK
KIDs TALK
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Harper - daughter of Cody and Jaymee Morton of Greenwood, Arkansas “Wish me luck going to the toilet. I’m not a baby anymore!
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Framework is being erected as the construction on the new Fisher County Hospital Clinic and Pharmacy continues. (Courtesy photo from the Fisher County Hospital District)
Progress across Fisher County
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With more than $25 million spread across three major construction projects, students to superintendents, doctors to patients, and everyone in between are anticipating the completion of the new and upgraded facilities.
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Volunteers at the Clothes Closet Luncheon were Cindy Ramirez, Roenna Thomas, Zenita Gardner, Nell Hunt, Director Lois Ann Adams, Zina Herrington and Rosa Castro. Other volunteers include: Rhonda Boyd, Janie Marquez, Alecia Carreon, Lanel White and Carola Seaton.
Changes at the Clothes Closet
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Lois Ann Adams is the Director of the Clothes Closet in Roby. Lois recently met with closet volunteers at Big Earle's BBQ for a luncheon and discussion on upcoming changes. The biggest change will be the hours the Clothes Closet will be open, and these change as of January 30th.
Thursday, February 2, 2023
Representatives from the oil and gas companies met with Fisher County Commissioners regarding pipeline permit policies last month.
Fisher Court no closer to pipeline agreement
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The Fisher County Commissioner met in a special-called meeting in special called meeting last month after tabling discussions about the county’s current pipeline agreements.
Thursday, February 2, 2023