News

Demolition continues in Aspermont, with additional contributions from non-profit organization Reboot Texas extending this budget cycle's cleanup operations.

Demolition continues in Aspermont, with additional contributions from non-profit organization Reboot Texas extending this budget cycle's cleanup operations.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

New funding for what’s next

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
With debris from last week's demolition still being hauled away, the Aspermont City Council learned on Tuesday that local supporters agreed to cover total initial demolition expenses, which allows city funds originally earmarked as a match to be reallocated for clearing additional properties during...
This much-awaited 6,000 storage and delivery container was installed this week, providing the needed infrastructure for Rotan City Workers to continuously repair potholes that have plagued the city's streets for years. (PHOTO BY JEFF HURT)

This much-awaited 6,000 storage and delivery container was installed this week, providing the needed infrastructure for Rotan City Workers to continuously repair potholes that have plagued the city's streets for years. (PHOTO BY JEFF HURT)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Rotan prepares pothole patching infrastructure

News Staff
Thursday, March 23, 2023
The City of Rotan’s patients paid off this week when the 6000 gal tank the city will use to store the emulsion needed for addressing the city’s widespread issue with potholes, a problem officials have been working toward for years and are now one step closer to solving… or at least patching.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
March 14th OLD GLORY DANCE - 7 pm until 10 pm at the cummunity center - LIVE MUSIC - Everyone is invited to attend! March 13th - 17th March 17th ST. PATRICKS DAY! March 21st ASPERMONT CITY COUNCIL - monthly meeting 6 p.m. at City Hall March 25th OLD GLORY MUSICAL - Old Glory Tx.
House pushes armed officer at all schools

House pushes armed officer at all schools

Exclusive Subscriber Content

House pushes armed officer at all schools

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Under legislation prioritized by House Speaker Dade Phelan, every Texas school would have an armed police officer, and aspiring teachers would receive extra support.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

County Conservation Partners Host Local Work Group Meeting

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
ROBY, Texas, March 14th, 2023— The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas’ Fisher County and the Upper Clear Fork Soil and Water Conservation District cordially invite the public to attend their FY2024 Local Working Group (LWG) meeting March 21st, 2023, at 1:00 p.m.
Stonewall County declares March 18th Bronc Hawkins Day

Stonewall County declares March 18th Bronc Hawkins Day

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Stonewall County declares March 18th Bronc Hawkins Day

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Stonewall Commissioners court announced March 18th as Bronc Hakins Day on Monday morning. This recognition was made due to Hawkin's life long service to the Stonewall community.
Equipment operator and contributor to the City of Aspermont's cleanup project, Michael Mims looks on as workers demolish one of the city's largest dilapidated structures on Monday. (PHOTO BY JEFFHURT)

Equipment operator and contributor to the City of Aspermont's cleanup project, Michael Mims looks on as workers demolish one of the city's largest dilapidated structures on Monday. (PHOTO BY JEFFHURT)

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Aspermont says goodbye to decaying icon

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
After a later start than anticipated due to concerns stemming from last week’s city council meeting, demolition of the house on Aspermont’s southern end — along with two other properties — proceeded on Monday with the owner giving assurances to the community about the property’s future.

Exclusive Subscriber Content

Rotan ISD approves oil & gas lease

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
The Rotan ISD approved leasing its property ownership percentage to Eagle Permian Partners, LLC when school trustees late last week which included an upfront cash payment and royalties based on production.

Fisher County Court tables CDL reimbursements

News Staff
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Although unintentionally placed on Monday’s meeting agenda, the Fisher County Commissioners resumed February discussions regarding a proposal to reimburse employees for receiving CDL certification training.