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Fisher County considers funding shortfall

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Thursday, March 3, 2022

Fisher Commissioners agreed in February to approve bids for the county-sponsored grant project in Sylvester-McCaulley despite a significant funding shortfall. The court is also looking at possibly offsetting the shortfall with federal relief funds but continues to review spending options.

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Texas NRCS Announces Additional 2022 Sign-up Period for Partnership Led Conservation Program

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas is accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) as part of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP).

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Agricultural Producers Have Until March 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Key Commodity Safety Net Programs

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2022 – Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2022 crop year have until March 15, 2022, to sign a contract. The U.S.

Early voting ends Friday

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Early voting ends Friday

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Early voting for the March 1 primary ends Friday. Initial reports indicate turnout has been low, as is traditional in midterm primary elections, with less than a fourth of registered voters going to the polls most years.

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Old Glory News

News Staff

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

It's going to get cold again, Oh My. We will be counting a few days until March, already the third month of the year. Can we look forward to spring and warmer days or will it be cold again???? Just have to wait and see what the Almighty has in store for us.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

“The ignorance of one voter in a democracy impairs the security of all.” ~ John F. Kennedy, Former U.S. President “If you don’t vote, you lose the right to complain.” ~ George Carlin, American Comedian

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How to Convince an Elderly Parent to Stop Driving

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Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Dear Savvy Senior, What is the best way to deal with older drivers who probably shouldn’t be driving anymore? My dad, who’s 86, is bound and determined to keep driving as long as he’s alive.

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FOR YOUR INFORMATION

News Staff

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

TEXAS COUNTY JUDGE Depending on the size of the county, the county judge has a wide range of judicial and administrative duties and is the presiding officer of the commissioners court. What Does a County Judge Do in Texas?

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Don't forget Election Day is around the corner

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

After a short holiday break for President’s Day on Monday, early voting in Texas at the end of this week, and polls will not open again until Election Day next week on Tuesday at 7 a.m. So far, polls are reporting respectable turnouts compared to historical participation data.

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Fisher County Historical Commission invitation

News Staff

Wednesday, February 23, 2022

The Fisher County Historical Commission would like to cordially invite any and all residents of Fisher County or our surrounding communities to our first meeting in 2022. We will meet at 7:00 pm, Tuesday, March 1st in the Fisher County Museum in Roby, directly across from the Courthouse.