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Insurance hikes make affordable housing tougher

Insurance hikes make affordable housing tougher

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Insurance hikes make affordable housing tougher

Gary Borders, Texas Press Association
Thursday, November 7, 2024
A growing number of Texas homeowners are forgoing buying homeowners insurance as premiums skyrocket, according to a recent report from the Texas comptroller.Recent natural disasters – hurricanes, severe storms and wildfires – have prompted some insurers to limit or even eliminate coverage in Texas.
The 2024 fall honey harvest is wrapping up and and numbers appear to be rebuilding after a tough 2023 for honeybees. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

The 2024 fall honey harvest is wrapping up and and numbers appear to be rebuilding after a tough 2023 for honeybees. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Honey production up in 2024 after a difficult 2023

Susan Himes Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/
Thursday, November 7, 2024
As beekeepers finish up their last fall harvest, honey production is looking better than last year, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Garrett Slater, Ph.D.

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Faces & Places

Meg Gruben
Thursday, November 7, 2024
“God has prepared for Himself one great song of praise throughout eternity, and those who enter the community of God join in this song.It is the song that the “morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy” at the creation of the world. (Job 38:7).
Some kind of Feller

Some kind of Feller

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Some kind of Feller

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, November 7, 2024
The World Series in late October, no matter what two teams are involved, is an autumn highlight for a baseball fan such as myself. As a lifelong Yankees fan, this year’s matchup is even more watch worthy. My navy pinstripe guys may lose, but the Fall Classic remains my favorite sports event.

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Fisher Court appoints Brooks as county attorney

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
With an empty ballot for Fisher County Attorney spelling a vacancy in the office in the wake of the November Election, the Fisher County Commissioners appointed Morgan Brooks to serve as the county’s attorney during the court’s October meeting.
Aspermont Class of 1974 Reunion

Aspermont Class of 1974 Reunion

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Aspermont Class of 1974 Reunion

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
On Saturday, October 19, 2024, members of the Aspermont High School Class of 1974 had their 50-year reunion at the Stonewall County Community Center.
Roby FFA- left to right - Seth Kiker, Brycen Cole, Gemma Noell with FCFB president Steve Estes

Roby FFA- left to right - Seth Kiker, Brycen Cole, Gemma Noell with FCFB president Steve Estes

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Fisher County Farm Bureau gives $500 donation to Roby & Rotan FFA Chapters

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Roby FFA- left to right - Seth Kiker, Brycen Cole, Gemma Noell with FCFB president Steve EstesRotan FFA- left to right - Stephen Hindman, Sam Helms, Josiah Lopez with FCFB president Steve EstesFisher County 4-H program was not present to accept their $500 donation.

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RED WAVE WASHES THROUGH THE NATION

News Staff
Thursday, November 7, 2024
PRESIDENT/VICE-PRESIDENT TX STATE RESULTS PARTY EARLY VOTES TOTAL VOTES PERCENT Donald J. Trump/JD Vance REP 5,092,977 6,369,519 56.26% Kamala D. Harris/Tim Walz DEM 3,875,224 4,794,960 42.35% FISHER COUNTY RESULTSDonald J. Trump/JD Vance REP 1,094 1,487 81.26% Kamala D.
A SHERIFF ELECT BUT NOT TO SERVE?

A SHERIFF ELECT BUT NOT TO SERVE?

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A SHERIFF ELECT BUT NOT TO SERVE?

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Simon Wade wins Fisher County sheriff election decisively, but legal challenges over his eligibility cast uncertainty on his ability to assume office.Fisher County voters elected Simon Wade by a decided margin after votes were tallied on Election night.