Sheriff cuts outof- county inmate housing costs:

Commissioners agree to pay out-of-pocket for new mattresses in empty jailThe Fisher County Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with neighboring Jones County for housing its inmates, which should provide the county with a less expensive alternative to housing its inmates.

JAIL BREAKS FREE

Officially Back to Full Service After Passing the State's 'Escape' Room ChallengeThe Texas Commissioner on Jail Standards met on May 2 in Austin, where after months of state scrutiny, the commission voted to rescind its remedial order that downgraded the Stonewall County Jail to a 72-hour holding...

Stonewall Memorial Hospital Implements Cost-Cutting Measures and Secures Line of Credit

With the Stonewall Hospital District administration halting large projects as cash flow slows and surpluses are lean, the board of directors also approved taking a half-million-dollar line of credit as slower summer months approach in the wake of significant CMS settlements.

Old Glory News

WOW Its been another week of storms and hard rain. We had some high winds and more hail and a few showers of hard rain. Got some bad wind also.This morning it looked as though we were going to get more of the same, but it cleared up and looks like it may be the end of storms.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

May 9 th - Thurday• The Rotan City Council Meeting 7am at City Hall• Roby CIty Council Meeting 12 pm at City HallMay 11th - Saturday• The The Old Glory Texas Community Center Sr. Citizens Dance will be on the 2nd Saturday night, May 11th.

How to Find a Good Doctor

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources to help me locate some quality doctors in my area? I’m looking for an orthopedic doctor for my 77-year-old mother and a new internist for me, since my doctor retired last year.

Spate of tornadoes far outpaces the average

April was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is nearly double the average at this point in the year, the National Weather Service says.

Rainfall setting up favorable Texas hay

Despite record low hay inventories in Texas in 2023, prospects for higher yields this hay season are being fueled by heavy rainfall across major production regions of Texas, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Protect Yourself from “Storm Chasers” after a Natural Disaster

Natural disasters like wildfires, storms, hail, tornadoes often bring out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a crisis also brings out contractors taking advantage of those who have already been victimized.

Members take a trip to Cary's Military Museum

Members of the Fisher County Historical Commission enjoyed a field trip to Britt Cary's little museum at Sylvester. Cary's collection of military memorabilia was fascinating.