Learn about butterflies, bring them to your garden

A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service online learning course on butterflies is now available. The course covers butterfly biology, how to identify different species and what plants will attract them to a garden. The cost for the course is $25, and it is available at https://tx.ag/ALLButterfly.

FISHER CO. SHERIFF ARREST REPORT

ARRESTED 05/04/2022 - Joe David Nixon(Rotan) - FS POSS CS PG 1/1-B < 1G - Released 05/04/2022 Personal Bail Undertaking - $7500.00 05/06/2022 - Tina Lynn Tedford(Rotan) - MA Hinder Apprehension/Prosecution - Released 05/07/2022 Own Recognizance - $5000.

Comptroller releases broadband plan

State Comptroller Glenn Hegar last week released his agency’s plan to support the expansion of broadband internet access to areas with limited or no access.

Old Glory News

I hope all the Fathers are having a wonderful day today relaxing and taking it easy for a day. Believe it or not there is no strong wind today and there is a few clouds in the sky. We haven't seen a cloud in several weeks. It is not quite so hot today, but still hot and dry.

Is Skin Cancer Hereditary?

Dear Savvy Senior, Is skin cancer hereditary? My 63-year-old brother died of melanoma last year, and I’m wondering if I’m at higher risk.

THANK YOU

Dear people of Fisher County, On June 15th, 1932, I was born Northwest of Rotan. My parents were Joe Roberts & Dessie Underhill. I had three sisters, Madilene, Francine, & Billy Joe. I have lived here all my life, except my one year of college where I played football.

Stonewall Co. makes salary increases a focus

The Stonewall County Commissioners engaged in some early budget discussions last week, and with projected tax valuations creating an anticipated rebound year for the county, officials are looking to make salary increases a priority during this budget cycle.

Roby trustees consider bond impact

Financial advisor, John Blackburn with Live Oak Public Finance spoke to the Roby CISD Trustees last week regarding the most recent Chapter 313 application and how a second agreement could impact the district's current bond repayment schedule and provide options for the future.

Fisher Sheriff warns of rabies in dogs

The Fisher County Sheriff’s Department announced earlier this week there were known cases of rabies in the county and that due to lack of training and equipment, deputies would no longer respond to dog calls unless animals pose a direct threat.