BROTHERS IN ARMS

In a significant boost to their law enforcement capabilities, the Fisher County Sheriff's Department recently welcomed two K-9 officers-in-training, Taz and Loki, to its ranks.

BEEE GOOD TO YOUR

Established in 2019, The Big Country Beekeepers Association has been raising awareness and promoting honeybee safety across the 16 counties it covers, including Fisher County.

Culley Cantaneo SUPER READER

A remarkable feat of literary achievement is what AISD Principal Trent Van Meter shared with school trustees on Monday, explaining how elementary students from pre-K up through 5th grade at Aspermont ISD have collectively devoured an astonishing 9,369 books this year.

Old Glory News

Praise the Lord, we got some rain. Maybe we will get some more. I do hope all the Mothers had a lovely day on Sunday. Carm Letz went to attend the school band concert on Monday. Her two grandchildren, Darbee New and Brody Letz are members of the band.

Toenail Trimming Tips for Seniors

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good toenail clipping solutions for seniors? My toenails have gotten increasingly thick since I’ve gotten older and have become very difficult for me to reach down and cut.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

• “Plant Appreciation Day” will be held at the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Registration begins at 9:00 AM and the ranch tour will start at 9:30, and lunch is catered. PRE-REGISTRATION IS $10 IF DONE BY MAY 10 AND ONLY $20 ON THE DAY OF THE EVENT.

Lucy Alls earns BSN-RN degree

Lucy Ragan Alls graduated from Angelo State University with her BSN-RN degree. Lucy has accepted a residency position in the ICU at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City, Ok. Lucy graduated Roby High School in 2020.

Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero

It’s official. Fort Hood, named for a high-ranking Confederate officer in the Civil War, has been renamed Fort Cavazos, in honor of native Texan Richard E. Cavazos, the country’s first Hispanic four-star general.

USDA Accepting Applications to Help Cover Costs of Organic Producers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will cover up to 75% of the costs associated with organic certification, up to $750 per category, through the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP).

Aspermont City considers trashy proposition

JEFF HURT I EDITOR The Aspermont City Council met with representatives from the region’s largest waste management companies on Tuesday, as the council will soon be accepting bids for the city’s waste collection services when its current contract with Republic Waste Services expires later this...