QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Never cut a tree down in the wintertime. Never make a negative decision in the low time. Never make your most important decisions when you are in your worst moods. Wait. Be patient. The storm will pass. The spring will come." ~ President Harry S. Truman

Stonewall Court lowers speed limit on county road

The Stonewall County Commissioners court held a public hearing last week, sharing information with those present and welcoming input before officially reducing the speed limit on County Rd. 410 to 35 MPH. The commissioners opened the floor for public comment at 9:30 a.m.

Aspermont Councilman’s resignation unrelated to city opting out of interlocal agreement

After consideration of this year’s budget, the Aspermont City Council agreed to opt out of the interlocal agreement that will free up money the city earmarked to cover the salary of an additional sheriff’s deputy.

Fisher County Schools open filing for multiple board seats

While filing applications to run for school trustee officially opens on Saturday, July 23, those wanting a spot on the November ballot can pick up applications at district administration offices as early as Monday.

Speeding truck crashes through Rotan ISD track

It is believed a stuck accelerator was the reason for losing control of the eastbound truck over the weekend, taking the juvenile driver on a wild, almost-quarter-mile ride through portions of Rotan ISD’s sports fields, crashing through multiple fences, and causing a yet uncalculated amount of...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

July 23 rd Old Glory, TX Community Center Old Glory Musical 5:30 – 10:00 PM July 25 th Stonewall Commissioner Court 9am Stonewall Memorial Hospital Board Meeting 5pm Fisher County Hospital District 5:30pm - To be rescheduled July 27 th Belvieu Cemetary Association Meeting 6pm at the Rotan...

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Can a school board change the student handbook after approval at the start of the school year? Curious Parent Dear Curious Parent, The short answer is, yes.

I Miss the Wild West

I want people to bear witness. I don't want people to be numb to events. – Craig Goldstein, husband of Katie Goldstein, one of seven victims of the Highland Park, Illinois, shooting on July 4 Westerns were a mainstay in my household on Hill Avenue.

Workshops Connect Texas Landowners to Conservation Tools and Resources

The Texas Agricultural Land Trust (TALT) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) are presenting a special series of workshops to share information that could benefit landowners across the state.