USDA Reminds Fisher & Stonewall County Farmers and Ranchers to Vote in County Committee Election

Aspermont & Roby TX Nov.15,2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has started mailing ballots for the Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committee elections to eligible farmers and ranchers across the country.

Filing period for 2022 primary opens

The filing period for the 2022 Texas primary elections opened on Nov. 13, allowing candidates to file with their respective party chairs for spots on the March 1, 2022, primary ballot. For primary elections, candidates must file their applications with their state party chairs.

Old Glory News

Today is almost gone so guess I better get this started. Hope everyone had a good week and ready for things to come as this is the busy season of the year. Getting ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas. What a great time of the year. Family get togethers and joyful events to enjoy.

Does Medicare Cover Mobility Scooters or Wheelchairs?

Dear Savvy Senior, I have arthritis in my hips and knees and have a difficult time getting around anymore. What do I need to do to get a Medicare-covered electric-powered scooter or wheelchair?

Filing for office opens this week

For those considering running for a state or county office, the opportunity opened earlier this week on November 13.

Fisher County redraws voting boundaries

The Fisher County Commissioners Court hosted a public hearing last week to discuss the most recent Texas census data and how those statistics would affect county voting precinct boundary lines, with commissioners ultimately agreeing upon new maps before opening for filing applications for office.

Aspermont councilman resigns

At the regular called meeting on Tuesday, the Aspermont City Council accepted the resignation letter from Councilman Chad Criswell before approving the resolution and interlocal agreement with the county to cover a deputy sheriff’s salary.

Fisher CAD to seek Chief Appraiser

While the Fisher County Appraisal District Board of Directors continues to work through ongoing issues arising from a former employee’s theft of services, the board approved contracting with a consulting firm to temporarily serve as the county’s chief appraiser until a permanent replacement is...

Fertilizer prices continue record climb

High commodity prices continue to present opportunities for profits despite soaring fertilizer prices, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Mark Welch, Ph.D.

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