Rotan ISD’s Greg Decker named Region 14 Superintendent of the Year

Rotan ISD Superintendent, Greg Decker, has been named the 2023 Superintendent of the Year for Region 14 ESC, recognizing his exceptional leadership and dedication to improving education.

Don't get scammed during storm season

Hail damage is bad enough to wake up to. The damage can be devastating. Here are some ways to avoid potential bad repairs: Roofers may come to your door. Vehicle hail damage and glass repair pop-up shops may appear around the area.

NRCS Texas hiring 75 soil conservationists

Are you looking for a career in conservation that will make a difference in the lives of all Americans? Come join the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) team in Texas! NRCS is hiring 75 new soil conservationists throughout the state of Texas.

New Roby Superintendent takes the helm

After 21 days of waiting and reviewing, the Roby CISD Board of Trustees officially extended a two-year contract to Dr. Kenny Border, who was named as the district’s Lone Finalist last month and received a unanimous vote in favor on Monday to take over as Superintendent.

Stonewall Library/ Activity Center repairs underway

Stonewall County Commissioners received good news on Monday, seeing repair work at the county’s library/activity center progressing well and nearing completion, allowing officials to focus on interior work that allows for addressing future needs.

Nomadic Newspaper takes a Texas style road trip

Recently Robert and Paula Kelly, along with the DMC, made a quick “Texas style Road Trip” and attended a long standing family gathering in Bluff Dale Texas. It’s between Stephenville and Glen Rose on the way to Ft Worth.

Fisher County shows positive financial growth

Fisher County's annual financial report for FY 2022 revealed a positive financial position with no issues in the audit.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

May 6 th • Roby Cemetery Association Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, May 6th, at 10 am, in the Big Country Meeting Room, in Roby • FISHER COUNTY RED DIRT LLC MUD BOG Gates open at 11 - $10 a ticket - 12 yrs and under get in FREE - FUN starts at noon - Truck registration will begin a 9am -...

House OKs $4.5 billion for teacher pay raises

The Texas House last Thursday passed two education-related bills, one that allocates $4.5 billion for teacher pay raises and another to increase the annual per-student base funding from $6,160 to $6,300 – a 2.3% increase.

Big Country Electric Cooperative Operation Round Up Awards Grants to Local Organizations

At their March 2023 quarterly meeting, the Operation Round Up program, which is administered by the Big Country Electric Cooperative (BCEC) Trust Board of Directors, awarded almost $8,000 in grants to local charitable organizations: • Stamford Elementary Backpack Program $3,000 • Post-Garza County...