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Texas counties among nation’s fastest growing

Texas counties among nation’s fastest growing

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Texas counties among nation’s fastest growing

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest-growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas. According to the Texas Tribune, Kaufman County, just east of Dallas, led the list with a 7.

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Egg prices increase ahead of Easter holiday

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Egg prices are on the rise as Easter approaches, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert, but they are lower than what consumers may have paid at the grocery store earlier in the year.

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Reader's Recipes

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
JOE'S BRISKET IN THE OVENSubmitted by Carol Greenway-HollandLay the brisket in a large pan on heavy duty foil, large enough to wrap it well while it's cooking Rub it down with brisket rub About 2 tablespoons of worcestershire sauce smooth it all over it About 2 tablespoons of soy sauce Salt and...

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Aspermont ISD to hold Board Elections in May

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
With a contested race between three candidates for school trustee, Aspermont ISD will be holding the solitary election this upcoming May, as the Stonewall Memorial Hospital District and the City of Aspermont have each officially canceled their respective elections.
In an emergency meeting called last Thursday, Mar. 14, the commissioners appointed Tom Pohlman to serve as Fisher County Sheriff in the wake of former Sheriff Wade's resignation early last week. PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT

In an emergency meeting called last Thursday, Mar. 14, the commissioners appointed Tom Pohlman to serve as Fisher County Sheriff in the wake of former Sheriff Wade's resignation early last week. PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT

FISHER COUNTY SHERIFF SHUFFLE

News Staff
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Fisher County Commissioners held an emergency meeting late last week, where commissioners both officially accepted Sheriff Wade’s resignation and appointed Deputy Tom Pohlman to fill the immediate vacancy.
STITCHING THEIR WAY ACROSS TEXAS

STITCHING THEIR WAY ACROSS TEXAS

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STITCHING THEIR WAY ACROSS TEXAS

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
The first bus of quilters participating in the All Across Texas Shop Hop visited Aspermont earlier this week, making the Quilting Barn the 12th shop in two days for this group of quilting aficionados in what is planned for a two-month-long tour through March and April.

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Council Appoints Judge, Hits Pause on Ordinance Odyssey

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
The Rotan City Council unanimously voted to appoint Shana Haas to serve as the city’s municipal judge during last Thursday’s meeting on March 14 but were divided as a majority of council members agreed to table adopting the recently proposed substandard structure ordinance.
Nomadic Newspaper was in 7th heaven while relaxing in Mexico

Nomadic Newspaper was in 7th heaven while relaxing in Mexico

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Nomadic Newspaper was in 7th heaven while relaxing in Mexico

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Michael Cadenhead and his friend Susan Hobbs Peterson, along with the DMC, explore the Mexico coast on his 7th trip to Mexico recently. A perfect blend of delicious cuisine, underwater adventures, tequila, and captivating company crafted an unforgettable getaway!Going on a trip, whether near or far?