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Although little exterior damage is visible, the Stonewall County Activity Center/Library's foundation has shifted by inches in some areas, with repair work expected to begin in upcoming weeks to level the floor and provide years of additional use.

Although little exterior damage is visible, the Stonewall County Activity Center/Library's foundation has shifted by inches in some areas, with repair work expected to begin in upcoming weeks to level the floor and provide years of additional use.

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Stonewall Co. to repair Activity Center/Library

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, April 20, 2023
After recovering from reverse sticker-shock at the considerably lower-than-expected bid for addressing foundation issues at the county’s activity center/library, the Stonewall Commissioner unanimously agreed last week to move forward with repair work.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, April 13, 2023
• Rotan City Council meeting 7am at City Hall • Roby City Council Meeting 12pm at City Hall April 17th • Aspermont ISD Board Meeting 6:30pm April 18th • Aspermont CIty Council Meeting 6pm April 22nd • Old Glory Musical: this Saturday, April 22nd.
Dana Fauntrapp of Western Texas College presented the Fisher County Historical Commission's April program. Photo submitted by Roenna Thomas

Dana Fauntrapp of Western Texas College presented the Fisher County Historical Commission's April program. Photo submitted by Roenna Thomas

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Fisher County Historical Commission

News Staff
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Eighteen members and guests met Tuesday, April 4th, at the Fisher County Historical Commission to hear Dana Fauntrapp from Western Texas College present 'Earthquakes in Our Area'. Dana received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Geology from Texas Tech and now teaches in Snyder.

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Row crop farmers need rain to start summer crop season

News Staff
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Texas row crop farmers in large swaths of the state are facing a suite of problems related to Mother Nature, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. While all problems relate to the lack of rainfall over the past two years, concerns are compounding as the summer season begins.

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Cub Scouts Receive Merit Badge Awards

News Staff
Thursday, April 13, 2023
Saturday, May 1st, Fisher County Cub Scout Pack 175 participated in an awards ceremony at The Hub where they meet weekly Tuesdays at 6:30 P.M. Pack Leader, Cindy Hamlin, coordinated the event with Den Leaders Hailey Gatewood, Gwen Rutledge and Patrick Buckner.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
7 th • GOOD FRIDAY • SCHOOL HOLIDAY - Aspermont ISD •Roby CISD • Rotan ISD April 9 th • EASTER SUNDAY April 10th • NO SCHOOL - Rotan ISD • Rotan ISD Board Meeting 6:30 April 11th • Old Glory Senior Citizens Dance: this Tuesday, April 11, at the Old Glory, TX. Community Center: 7 – 10 PM.

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The Follow-up

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The follow-up is a monthly column, where we try to provide answers to frequently asked questions about past articles.
Frank Cross Ferrel b. 1 February 1912 killed in action 1 August 1943 in the raid on the oil refineries in Ploesti, Romaina. Photo submitted by Roenna Thomas

Frank Cross Ferrel b. 1 February 1912 killed in action 1 August 1943 in the raid on the oil refineries in Ploesti, Romaina. Photo submitted by Roenna Thomas

Remains of WWII soldier returns to Fisher County

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The remains of U.S. Army Air Forces Tech Sgt. Frank C. Ferrel, a Roby native killed during World War II will be returned to his home after being accounted for by the DPAA Jan. 10, 2023, after his remains were identified using anthropological and mitochondrial DNA analysis.

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Search for Roby CISD Superintendent begins

Jeff Hurt I
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
The Roby CISD Board of Trustees met on Monday in the first of what is expected to be a series of special-called meetings to review and narrow the list of superintendent candidates throughout the month, with the district on a timeline for naming a loan finalist by April 21.