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Fisher County Rodeo

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Fisher County Rodeo has best ride yet

Jeff Hurt I

Thursday, August 31, 2023

The Fisher County Rodeo continues to grow, seeing a significant uptick in attendance and some of the most excitement the event has seen in years. With next year being a milestone 80th anniversary, the Fisher County Rodeo committee is working hard to have next year be one of the best one yet.

(back row l to r) Manuel Menchaca, Corbin James, Justin Shelley and Hunter Harris. (Front row l to r) Chesney Fronterhouse, Hayden Foster, Becca Kincheloe and Tylee Fillingim. Homecoming King and Queen will be announced during halftime at the football game. Rotan Yellowhammers will be facing off against Woodson Cowboys at 7:30pm on September 8th.

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Rotan 2023 Homecoming King & Queen Nominees

News Staff

Thursday, August 31, 2023

Rotan 2023 Homecoming King & Queen Nominees

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff

Thursday, August 24, 2023

- Thursday • Fisher County Rodeo Muttin Bustin Prelims begin at 7 p.m. at the Rodeo Grounds. Remember it is $20 a ride! Call August 25th - 26th • Fisher County Fair and Rodeo! See page 12 for all the fun details!

STAAR scores show continued struggles in math, reading

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STAAR scores show continued struggles in math, reading

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

Texas public student scores in standardized testing continue to improve since the pandemic, but more than half of those taking the test still struggle with math and just under half read below grade-level, the Texas Tribune reported.

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Despite Unrelenting Summer Heat, Dove Season Expected to Have Soaring Numbers

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

AUSTIN — A cool and rainy spring means that despite above-average summer temperatures, Texas hunters could encounter significantly increased dove populations as the 2023 season opens Sept. 1. Spring surveys conducted by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) staff found an estimated 28.

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Stonewall Living Center faces costly HVAC repairs

Jeff Hurt I

Thursday, August 24, 2023

The Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors greenlit significant repair work at the Stonewall Living Center (SLC) last week aimed at rectifying temperature issues that have plagued the facility for weeks.

Fisher County Jail closes again

Jeff Hurt I

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Fisher County Sheriff Simon Wade confirmed on Monday that he decided to depopulate the Fisher County Jail on Friday, August 18, due to staffing concerns and officer safety after two employees were placed on administrative leave.

Infamous County Road 346 located just as the pavement ends in the Northwest corner of Fisher County is still center of controversy for Commissioner Preston Martin who's lawsuit against the county is still unresolved. (PHOTO BY JEFF HURT)

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Just how deep will the ruts get for CR 346?

Jeff Hurt I

Thursday, August 24, 2023

Local game ranch manager and his legal counsel spoke to Fisher County Commissioners last week, seeking repair work on a controversial stretch of road in the northwestern portion of the county.

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Retirement Planning Tips for Single Women

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Dear Savvy Senior, What retirement planning tips can you recommend to single women? I’m a divorced 58-year-old women with a teenaged son and have very little saved for retirement.

Old Glory News

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Old Glory News

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

Another week has gone by and still no change in the temp and no rain. There was a cloud and some folks got some rain but none here. I am glad some folks got rain atleast we know it can rain in August, but it would be nice to get mud on the feet again.