CHECK YOUR MIRRORS

As I write this week’s column, my Internet hotspot is sketchy. That simply means whatever I write will not include anything that requires re search or verification. You just got me today, plain and simple. School board elections took place across the state last weekend.

Faces & Places

“Some people say, “Once you learn to be happy, you won't tolerate being around people who make you feel anything less.

Fisher Co. Sheriff addresses jail issues

Fisher County Sheriff Randy Ford spoke to commissioners on Monday, touching on several maintenance issues the jail is facing since reopening and requesting the court’s consideration of his proposal to dedicate revenues from housing outside inmates to offsetting maintenance costs.

Aspermont ISD Computer Science team wins State

Hundreds of teams and individuals from across the state traveled to Austin over the weekend to compete in the State Academic UIL Competition, where the Aspermont ISD Computer Science Team earned first place, returning home with the state championship.

Coaching interviews underway at Roby CISD

After lengthy closed-door interviews with three candidates looking to fill the boy’s athletic director position, the board voted unanimously to grant the authority and responsibility of making the final decision to the district superintendent.

Rotan ISD alternative HVAC

By Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor The Rotan Board of Trustees reviewed several issues the district is facing, and while some big-ticket discussions were postponed for future meetings, the board approved moving forward with a more cost-effective approach to some long-term infrastructure...

Community Calendar

May 12 th Rotan City Council Meeting 7am at City Hall May 13 th Rotan Early Release Day TRACK • STATE Meet in Austin SOFTBALL - REGIONAL Semi-Finals! • GAME ! Aspermont vs Eula 6pm at Abilene Cooper HS May 14 th TRACK • STATE Meet in Austin SOFTBALL - REGIONAL Semi-Finals!

USDA Accepts 2 Million Acres in Offers Through Conservation Reserve Program General Signup

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 3, 2022 – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the U.

Texas strawberry season average amid up and down weather

Texas strawberry producers have experienced an average season so far despite freezes, drought and temperature variability impacting yields, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. The growing season started in October with planting, said Russ Wallace, Ph.D.