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President Dot Harris and others enjoyed Sheriff Randy Ford's presentation at the Fisher County Historical Commission's October 5th meeting.

President Dot Harris and others enjoyed Sheriff Randy Ford's presentation at the Fisher County Historical Commission's October 5th meeting.

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Fisher County Historical Commission

Roenna Thomas
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Fisher County Historical Commission had 12 attendees at their October 5th meeting in Roby. Members would like to publicly thank the City of Roby for filling in the recently collapsed cistern at the museum, as well as Paul Hinton for air conditioning repair.
130 students were screened in Rotan September 15th and 136 students were screened in Roby September 28th

130 students were screened in Rotan September 15th and 136 students were screened in Roby September 28th

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Love your Eyes: Local Lion Club chapters conduct vision screening for Fisher County schools

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
As we acknowledge World Sight Day this October 14th, the theme is “Love Your Eyes.” Eye health impacts education, employment, quality of life, poverty and so many other Sustainable Development Goals. Local Lions Clubs have been busy screening vision at our Fisher County schools.
One of at least seven counterfeit $100 bank notes that have been discovered in circulation in Fisher County.

One of at least seven counterfeit $100 bank notes that have been discovered in circulation in Fisher County.

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Fake money in Fisher County

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
The Fisher County Sheriff’s Department confirmed in a press release that counterfeit bills were discovered after one was passed at a local convenience store last week.
Stonewall County Sheriff Bill Mullin explains the challenges he faces with filling law enforcement vacancies due to non-competitive wages with Judge Ronnie Moorhead and the Stonewall Commissioners.

Stonewall County Sheriff Bill Mullin explains the challenges he faces with filling law enforcement vacancies due to non-competitive wages with Judge Ronnie Moorhead and the Stonewall Commissioners.

Stonewall County hopes city will help fund law enforcement

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
Sheriff Bill Mullen spoke candidly to the Stonewall County Commissioners on Monday, explaining that without additional funding for competitive wages, the future of the county's law enforcement community was in jeopardy.
Community Calendar

Community Calendar

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Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
October 14 th Rotan City COuncil Meeting 7am at City Hall Aspermont ISD FCCLA Talent Show Fundraiser 5pm Aspermont ISD Fall Fest 5:30pm Aspermont ISD Sock Hop 8pm October 15 th NO SCHOOL - Aspermont ISD October 16 th 3rd Annual Roby Livesstock Booster Dinner, Dance & Auction at the...

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Pumpkin growers near end to challenging season

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Texas pumpkin growers faced myriad challenges to produce average yields, but demand for the fall cooking and decorative staple remains high, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
Abbott wants to increase illegal voting

Abbott wants to increase illegal voting

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Abbott wants to increase illegal voting

News Staff
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Legislature to increase the penalty for illegal voting, adding the item to the third special session now underway. However, House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, quickly rejected the proposal, according to the Austin American-Statesman.
Old Glory News

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Mittie Dunham
Thursday, October 7, 2021
Here goes, hope everyone has had a good week and got some rain. I was in Abilene Thursday when they got 5”. There was water everywhere. I got out of town as soon as I could since places were flooding. I get home and we had got 3 tenth. It always rains on the just and the unjust.