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Ice storm wreaks havoc in much of state

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Ice storm wreaks havoc in much of state

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Residents in Central and Northeast Texas are still cleaning up after a winter storm last week snapped power lines and tree limbs, causing widespread power outages, canceled flights and damage to homes and vehicles.

TSTC Industrial Systems instructor Daniel Diaz (right) works to make sure that students are prepared for a career while also taking the time to ensure that they have success in their lives. (Photo courtesy of TSTC.)

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Diaz strives to see TSTC students succeed in careers, lives

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

omm unications Specialist | tstc.edu (ABILENE, Texas) - Daniel Diaz wants his Industrial Systems students at Texas State Technical College to succeed in two areas.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Who pays for the wrecker service when a vehicle tagged for a city ordinance violation is towed? It depends.

Rotan ISD Juniors, Hunter Harris, Corbin James and Justin Shelley address the board during Monday night's meeting. PHOTO BY: MARK MARTINEZ

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STUDENTS PREVAIL

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

The Rotan ISD Board of Trustees met on Monday, where among the agenda items was the consideration of a student petition, formally requesting the board reconsider its recently adopted four-day school week for 202324.

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Community Calendar

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Feb. 11th Rotan City Council meeting 7am at City Hall Valentine's Day Bingo Night! 5pm at the Roby School Cafeteria - All proceeds to help benefit the Fisher County Fair! Bring your Valentine - enjoy Bingo, finger foods & door prizes. $20 per card - each game is 30 minutes. Feb.

Stonewall Living Center prepares for 2nd annual talent show fundraiser

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Stonewall Living Center prepares for 2nd annual talent show fundraiser

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

The Stonewall Living Center is getting ready for its annual talent show and fundraising event next month, with contestants in competition for a $500 prize and spectators getting a show and a chance for numerous baked goods and auction items.

ROBY CISD SUPERINTENDENT JASON CARTER

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Roby CISD Superintendent on Administrative leave

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

The Roby CISD Board of Trustees met in a special-called meeting late last Thursday, where after reconvening from executive session deliberations, voted unanimously to place Superintendent Jason Carter on administrative leave, appointing RISD Principal Michelle Cole as acting superintendent until...

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Preventing vehicle burglary theft this stock show season

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Livestock stock show season brings about travel with trucks, trailers and expensive equipment, which can also lead to unfortunate theft. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts are advising show families and friends to implement common safety practices when traveling this show season.

KIDs TALK

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KIDs TALK

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

Harper - daughter of Cody and Jaymee Morton of Greenwood, Arkansas “Wish me luck going to the toilet. I’m not a baby anymore!

Framework is being erected as the construction on the new Fisher County Hospital Clinic and Pharmacy continues. (Courtesy photo from the Fisher County Hospital District)

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Progress across Fisher County

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Thursday, February 2, 2023

With more than $25 million spread across three major construction projects, students to superintendents, doctors to patients, and everyone in between are anticipating the completion of the new and upgraded facilities.