FISHER COUNTY SHERIFF REPORT

Fisher County Sheriff’s office received (63) 911 calls, (15) reports of stray livestock, assisted other agencies on (4) calls, and (102) other calls for service. Fisher County EMS responded to (18) emergency calls and (9) non-emergencies.

Votes canvassed: Spiller wins HD-68

Amidst arctic temperatures, snowpacked roadways, freezing water lines, and the statewide rolling blackouts, a few voters braved the winter storm to cast ballots for the special election to fill Texas House District 68 vacancy, and as commissioners canvassed the votes of last week’s runoff election...

Texas NRCS Announces Funding for Innovation Grants

Temple, Texas— The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is making $1 million available to support the adoption of innovative conservation approaches on agricultural lands in Texas.

Millions of Texans dealing with water supply

Warmer temperatures over the weekend and continuing this week melted most of the snow from the state’s roadways and roofs.

Old Glory News

What a terrible mess we have all been in. A very sad situation when people freeze to death in Texas. There certainly needs to be a change in some things. To be without electricity and water for several days is a very bad situation especially for the elderly that live alone.

SPRING SOUP

¼ cup butter 1 pound leeks, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 quarts water 3 large potatoes, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces ⅓ cup uncooked longgrain white rice 4 teaspoons salt ½ pound fresh spinach 1 cup heavy cream Melt the butter...