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Tuesday, October 3rd is National Night Out in Fisher County

Tuesday, October 3rd is National Night Out in Fisher County

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Tuesday, October 3rd is National Night Out in Fisher County

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Residents throughout Fisher County are encouraged to join over 38 million neighbors across 17 thousand communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories and military bases worldwide.

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City of Rotan seeks municipal court judge

News Staff
Thursday, September 28, 2023
The Rotan City Council gave the go-ahead early this month to begin a search for a municipal judge looking to enforce the city’s updated animal control laws adopted in July. Until a judge can be seated, the council agreed to continue improving the infrastructure for better animal control operations.
New clinic to open next month

New clinic to open next month

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New clinic to open next month

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
After a brief and unattended public hearing on Monday night, the Fisher County Board of Directors formally adopted FY 2024’s operating budget and set the corresponding tax rate.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
- Saturday • Old Glory Old Glory Musical: Old Glory Community Center, in Old Glory, TX. Concession Stand opens at 5:00 PM Music starts around 5:30 Till ??? For more info.
Paxton acquitted on all impeachment counts

Paxton acquitted on all impeachment counts

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Paxton acquitted on all impeachment counts

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Ken Paxton has been reinstated as Texas Attorney General after the Texas Senate on Saturday acquitted him of charges of bribery and misuse of office.
A boll weevil pheromone trap at the edge of a cotton field. Traps continue to monitor the pest across the Cotton Belt to prevent its reintroduction. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Ray Frisbie)

A boll weevil pheromone trap at the edge of a cotton field. Traps continue to monitor the pest across the Cotton Belt to prevent its reintroduction. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Ray Frisbie)

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Boll weevil eradication most successful pest insect elimination program

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Boll weevils plagued the cotton industry throughout much of the Cotton Belt for almost a century before entomologists and producers executed one of the most successful pest eradication programs in the U.S. Texas cotton producers have waged a 30-year campaign against the boll weevil.

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PCCA Celebrates 70th Year of Serving Grower-Owners

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
LUBBOCK, TX – (Sept. 19, 2023) – Today, at its 70th Annual Meeting, Lubbock-based Plains Cotton Cooperative Association announced further fiscal year-end distributions to its grower-owners, totaling $8.68 million.
Superintendent Greg Decker looks on as Board President Britt Sipe reads his official resignation letter at the meeting Monday night. (PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT)

Superintendent Greg Decker looks on as Board President Britt Sipe reads his official resignation letter at the meeting Monday night. (PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT)

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Rotan Superintendent announces retirement

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Long-standing Rotan ISD Superintendent Greg Decker surprised trustees and members of the public Monday night, where after a brief closed-door meeting, he announced his formal resignation, effective December 31.

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Rotan City Council adopts budget and prepare to repair streets

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Rotan City Council met late last week, formally adopting the FY 2024 budget while also tying up loose ends from earlier discussions, including hearing the final preparations were underway and workers will soon begin repairing the city’s extensive potholes.