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FISHER COUNTY JUDGE DEFENDS CONTROVERSIAL BUDGET PLAN

FISHER COUNTY JUDGE DEFENDS CONTROVERSIAL BUDGET PLAN

FISHER COUNTY JUDGE DEFENDS CONTROVERSIAL BUDGET PLAN

Jeff
Thursday, August 29, 2024
When Fisher County Officials met earlier this month to approve the county’s proposed budget and tax rates, commissioners spent roughly six hours working to uncover necessary funds to keep the county jail open without causing tax increases.
Old Glory News

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Anita Dozier
Thursday, August 22, 2024
The weather is the same old thing every day, but I wonder why we can see lot of lighting in the North West every evening, but we can never hear it thunder and all clouds disappear in a few hours.There must be something wrong with this part of the country. Pray for rain.......
COMMUNITY CALENDAR

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, August 22, 2024
August 24th - Saturday• The 4th. Saturday Night Musical: will be on August 24th. At the Old Glory TX. Community Center Concession Stand opens at 5:00 with the Music starting at 5:30 For more info.
Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?

Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?

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Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?

News Staff
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Dear Savvy Senior, How does Medicare cover cataract surgery? My eye doctor recently told me I’ve developed cataracts and should consider making plans for surgery in the next year or so.Almost 67Dear Almost, Like gray hair and wrinkles, cataracts are an inevitable part of the aging process.
Back row: Myra (Burrow) Robertson, Gary Strickland, Byrde (Thomas) Sparks, Rebekah (Crawford) Thornton. Front row: Tommy Thomason, Raford Hargrove, Mike Thornton, Susan (Allen) Foster

Back row: Myra (Burrow) Robertson, Gary Strickland, Byrde (Thomas) Sparks, Rebekah (Crawford) Thornton. Front row: Tommy Thomason, Raford Hargrove, Mike Thornton, Susan (Allen) Foster

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Rotan Class of '66 Reunion at Granbury, August 2-4

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Thursday, August 22, 2024
Back row: Myra (Burrow) Robertson, Gary Strickland, Byrde (Thomas) Sparks, Rebekah (Crawford) Thornton. Front row: Tommy Thomason, Raford Hargrove, Mike Thornton, Susan (Allen) Foster
Heat-related deaths in Texas likely undercounted

Heat-related deaths in Texas likely undercounted

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Heat-related deaths in Texas likely undercounted

Gary Borders, Texas Press Association
Thursday, August 22, 2024
As Texans endure the dog days of summer, experts say deaths related to heat in Texas and nationwide are likely undercounted, the Texas Standard reported. With climate change causing warmer days and nights, last year was the hottest on record in Texas.
The Eye’s Have It

The Eye’s Have It

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The Eye’s Have It

Ty Kerley, Dmin
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Darwinian evolution says that complex systems arise through numerous successive, slight modifications over many generations that are beneficial for survival of the species.
80th Annual Fisher County Rodeo (photo by Tricia Hurt)

80th Annual Fisher County Rodeo (photo by Tricia Hurt)

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SADDLE UP FOR A LEGENDARY RIDE!

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Get ready for UnforgettableThrills, New Twists, and Classic Fun!The Fisher County Rodeo Association has been hard at work gearing up for the 80th Anniversary of the Fisher County Fair and Rodeo, with events planned through the week and the parade and rodeo set for this weekend.

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WILL VOTERS DECIDE TO INVEST IN STUDENT EDUCATION?

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, August 22, 2024
After months of discussion, the review of recent tax value impacts, dozens of predictive calculations, and varying perspectives of risk against market trends, the Rotan ISD Board of Trustees called for a November Bond Election in a majority vote on Monday.