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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.

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No simple solution for Stonewall Community Center & Library

Jeff Hurt I

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

After reviewing the engineering report as well as reports from insurance adjusters, the Stonewall County Commissioners still have much to consider regarding the future of the county’s community center and library, with cracks continuing to spread as the foundation becomes more unstable.

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Lone Star Land Steward Ecoregion Winners Announced

News Staff

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

AUSTIN –Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces its 2023 Lone Star Land Steward Ecoregion Award winners, slated for recognition May 25 at the 27th annual Lone Star Land Steward Awards banquet.

FOR THE RECORD

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FOR THE RECORD

News Staff

Wednesday, April 5, 2023

It has been 50 years since Texas passed the Open Records Act, one of the most aggressive transparency laws in history, and while public information battles continue to wage in Austin, there is an expanding news desert in rural Texas, with six counties in the state’s panhandle alone having no...

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff

Thursday, March 30, 2023

1 st • APRIL FOOL'S DAY April 3 rd • Stonewall Memorial Hospital Board Meeting 5pm April 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 5th is Mattie Weaver Day in Stonewall County

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April 5th is Mattie Weaver Day in Stonewall County

News Staff

Thursday, March 30, 2023

The Stonewall County Commissioners Court surprised one resident with an early birthday present this week, officially proclaiming the 5th day of April as Mattie Weaver Day in recognition of a lifetime of deduction and service to her community.

SENATE PASSES TAX CUT PACKAGE

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SENATE PASSES TAX CUT PACKAGE

News Staff

Thursday, March 30, 2023

The Texas Senate last week unanimously approved a $16.5 billion package to lower property taxes and inject billions of dollars into public schools.

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Forage producers hoping for bumper yields

News Staff

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Texas forage producers are hoping improved moisture conditions across parts of the state could lead to a bumper crop this spring and summer, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

Yellowhammer relay teams: Juan Garza, Coach Joe Thomasson, Kaeden Krebsbach, Jose Garza, Cristian Garcia, Jordan Daniel.

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Yellowhammer relay teams sweep at Blackwell Meet

News Staff

Thursday, March 30, 2023

The Yellowhammers competed at the Hornet Relays in Blackwell last Friday.