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Protect Yourself from “Storm Chasers” after a Natural Disaster

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

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

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Members take a trip to Cary's Military Museum

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

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.

Lady Lions proudly hold their 2nd State Title in Track & Field - Back Row: Coach Kim WIlliams, Saylor Smith, Callie Hernandez, Taylor Jeffrey, Hailee Garmer, Lilly Benson, Brylie Duniven, Coach Jolana Calhoun, Coach Rob Londerholm. Sitting Emma Carreon and Chasity Benson, ( PHOTO BY JIM PARKER WWW.JIMPARKERPHOTOS.COM)

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ROBY'S RECORD BREAKERS

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

For the second year in a row, the Lady Lions returned from Austin with the state championship, with the only competitor on the boys' side also earning a silver medal.

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Aspermont ISD Board Election Ends in Favor of Familiar Faces:

Jeff Hurt I

Thursday, May 9, 2024

With a contested race between three candidates for Aspermont AIS Board of Trustees leading up to the May 4 Election, after ballots were tallied, voters elected to allow incumbents to retain their seats for another term.Aspermont ISD was the only taxing entity to host an election during the May...

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Rotan Kidnapping Alert Ends with DWI Arrest at Local Store

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

In response to call about an alleged kidnapping in Rotan, Fisher County Deputies located the vehicle at a local convenience store, where the driver was taken into custody without incident.His passenger was released unharmed.The Fisher County Sheriff Deputies were responding to a call on Sunday...

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MAILBOX MASH: Rotan City Council Member's Crash Causes Concrete Chaos

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

Fisher County Deputies responded to the call shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday, reporting that a vehicle had knocked down a mailbox along Garfield Ave and fled the scene.DPS is investigating the incident.Although sustaining little apparent damage, the USPS mailbox that services several residents at...

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Old Glory News

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

What a terrible storm we had last night, should say all night. The first cloud came from the South East with high wind and lot of hail. Then a little later we had another from the North East and it had a lot of hail and hard wind, plus a hard rain. Water was running through my yard like a river.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

1 st - 3 rd Wed - Friday• Aspermont ISD school wide art show that will be starting May 1 - May 9. The reception will be on May 3rd 6:00-7:00 pm in the school library. The showcased art will include pre K- 12th grade students.

Pictured (L to R): Abigail Carlile-Freshman, Sara Baily-Sophomore, Carly Jimenez-Junior Dawson Shipp - Senior, Chris Bibb- Texas National Bank Senior Vice President

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Good Grades Pay at Roby CISD

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

Roby, Tx- Seventeen Roby High School students made the All A Honor Roll in the 5th six weeks of the 2023-2024 school year, and Texas National Bank continued with its commitment to recognize and award one lucky scholar from each grade with $50.

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Demand for meat goats continues to grow

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Thursday, May 2, 2024

The nuances of the meat goat market make numbers harder to track compared to other livestock, but demand definitely continues to rise, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Jake Thorne, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension sheep and goat specialist, San Angelo, said meat goats are a...