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STATE DROPS CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST COMMISSIONER MARTIN

STATE DROPS CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST COMMISSIONER MARTIN

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STATE DROPS CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST COMMISSIONER MARTIN

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
At a scheduled pre-trial hearing on Wednesday regarding criminal charges brought against Fisher County Commissioner Preston Martin, the DA’s office stunned the gallery with a motion to dismiss all charges.
Rotan City Council Candidate - Randy Cox

Rotan City Council Candidate - Randy Cox

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Rotan City Council Candidates Q & A

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
1. Why should the voters elect you to be on the Rotan City Council? I think I could bring in some different ideas and new leadership. I have lived in various towns an seen things done in many different ways. 2. Where do you feel the city is the weakest and the strongest?
Rotan City Council Candidates Q & A

Rotan City Council Candidates Q & A

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Rotan City Council Candidates Q & A

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
1. Why should the voters elect you to be on the Rotan City Council? I enjoy being a city council man and I have experience. I want the community to know I care about their concerns. If it's the Lord's will and I am reelected I will do my best and I would very much appreciate your vote.
Rotan City Council Candidates Q & A

Rotan City Council Candidates Q & A

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Rotan City Council Candidates Q & A

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
1. Why should the voters elect you to be on the Rotan City Council? I will be willing to speak up on things that citizens of Rotan are complaining about to the city and not take a backseat.
Home Sharing: A Growing Trend Among Baby Boomers

Home Sharing: A Growing Trend Among Baby Boomers

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Home Sharing: A Growing Trend Among Baby Boomers

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Dear Savvy Senior, I saw a news segment on television a few months ago about home sharing programs for seniors and would like to learn more. I’m 68, divorced, and am interested in renting out a room in my house to help make ends meet. What can you tell me?

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Aspermont ISD welcomes new board member

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The Aspermont ISD Board of Trustees swore in its newest member on Monday, before getting down to business. The board welcomed Trace Myers, who will replace former AISD Board President Jared Bell who resigned some months ago due to conflicting duties.
Aspermont resident Marcia Duggan speaks to council members on behalf of the more than a dozen concerned citizens during Tuesday's meeting.

Aspermont resident Marcia Duggan speaks to council members on behalf of the more than a dozen concerned citizens during Tuesday's meeting.

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Citizens concerned with who’s watching Aspermont

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Several residents turned out on Tuesday to both show support for the Aspermont City Council’s efforts while also expressing concerns about the safety of their neighborhoods, requesting council members consider reviving the nightwatchmen position.

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Early voting begins Monday

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Early voting for the March General Election begins on Monday, and although many local races were determined in the primary, with contested races in Fisher County along with state and national races, both Democrats and Republicans still have numerous battles before the November 8 Election.
Fisher County Hospital District administrators, medical staff and board directors officially broke ground Monday morning beginning approximately 270 days to construct the district's much-anticipated rural health clinic.

Fisher County Hospital District administrators, medical staff and board directors officially broke ground Monday morning beginning approximately 270 days to construct the district's much-anticipated rural health clinic.

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Rural Clinic construction underway

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
In a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, representatives of the Fisher County Hospital District and project partners sunk their golden shovels into the soil, moistened by rare 2022 Texas rainfall, officially beginning the construction of the district’s new rural health clinic.