Food Handlers Course schduled for April 6th

A food handlers course accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services is being offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Haskell County. Food Safety: It’s In Your Hands is scheduled for April 6th starting at 2:15PM at the Extension office at 101 South Ave D, Haskell, TX 79521.

TSTC Wind Energy Technology instructor wants students to climb high

(SWEETWATER, Texas) - Billie Jones takes pride in watching her students succeed, both in college and in the workforce. The Texas State Technical College Wind Energy Technology instructor and statewide division chair works daily to make sure that students will be ready to work on day one.

Old Glory News

I believe we would not know what to do if the wind didn't blow. If we could just get some moisture. PRAY FOR RAIN. Don't forget our musical is this week, Sat. the 27th. The concession opens at 5:30 and the program will begin at 6.

Aspermont to rebuild water infrastructure

Although the boil water notice was receded shortly after the City of Aspermont’s water distribution system came back online at the end of last month, city officials continue to work toward a permanent solution to the city’s infrastructure.

A year with COVID-19

Although the CDC first categorized COVID-19 as a pandemic on March 11, a year and two weeks ago, it was during this week last year when residents of the Double Mountain region felt the impact of the virus. At the time, the state of Texas had reported 18 positive cases.

City of Rotan to fill council vacancy

The Rotan City Council met earlier this month, the discussing procedures for filling the vacant council member seat left after Councilman Patrick Zambrano sadly passed away last month.

Fisher Co. Farm Sale set for next month

The Fisher County Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for this year’s annual consignment auction, a yearly event where local farmers can auction off surplus goods as well as a countywide socia event for the entire community.

FROM CLAW HAMMERS TO YELLOWHAMMERS

My high school mascot was a Yellow Jacket. The school newspaper was called the Jacket Journal. On football Fridays students wore spirit ribbons that carried the phrase “Sting ‘em” or something similar. In normal times our class has two reunions a year. We call them swarms.