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City of Roby seeks grant funding

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Thursday, January 28, 2021
The Roby City Council awarded the contract for engineering services earlier this month in preparation for submitting an application for a Community Development Block Grant during this year’s funding cycle, hoping for funding to expand its wastewater facilities.

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FISHER COUNTY SHERIFF REPORT

News Staff
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Fisher county sheriff’s office received (38) 911 calls, (6) reports of stray livestock, assisted other agencies on (3) calls, and (35) other calls for service. Fisher county ems responded to (12) emergency calls and (6) nonemergencies. Fisher county volunteer fire departments responded to (1) calls.
WTC Receives $100,000 Grant to Provide Training for Local Businesses

WTC Receives $100,000 Grant to Provide Training for Local Businesses

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WTC Receives $100,000 Grant to Provide Training for Local Businesses

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Thursday, January 21, 2021
SNYDER— The Texas Workforce Commission awarded Western Texas College (WTC) a second Skills Development Fund Special Initiative Grant for $100,000. The grant provides workforce training to local businesses at little or no cost.
Back row: Sage Spencer, Reggie Spencer, Drew Carreon, Tres Spencer, Richard Spencer, Quilton Cook, Danny Carrion, Ricky Spencer, Jerry Carreon, Front row: Crew Spencer, Creed Spencer, Kathy Spencer, Jake Carrion, Aspen Carreon, Laura Carrion, Ben Carreon and Avery Carreon Not present: Tracye Spencer, Kelly Carreon, Bailey Spencer, Katy Spencer, Calvin Spencer, Jordan Carrion, Isabel Carrion and Mallory Carreon

Back row: Sage Spencer, Reggie Spencer, Drew Carreon, Tres Spencer, Richard Spencer, Quilton Cook, Danny Carrion, Ricky Spencer, Jerry Carreon, Front row: Crew Spencer, Creed Spencer, Kathy Spencer, Jake Carrion, Aspen Carreon, Laura Carrion, Ben Carreon and Avery Carreon Not present: Tracye Spencer, Kelly Carreon, Bailey Spencer, Katy Spencer, Calvin Spencer, Jordan Carrion, Isabel Carrion and Mallory Carreon

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Fisher County unveils Spencer Show Barn for stock show’s opening weekend

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Thursday, January 21, 2021
The number of participants in this year’s stock show required hosting the event over two weekends, and opening day on Saturday saw one of the largest crowds the Fisher County stock show has seen in years, officially opening the doors to the Spencer Show Barn.
Rotan ISD Board President Britt Sipe, shakes the hand of Sam Denton who accepted his father, Rodney Denton's service award.nt Britt Sipe shakes the hand of Sam Denton who accepted his father, Rodney Denton's service award.

Rotan ISD Board President Britt Sipe, shakes the hand of Sam Denton who accepted his father, Rodney Denton's service award.nt Britt Sipe shakes the hand of Sam Denton who accepted his father, Rodney Denton's service award.

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Rotan ISD honors present and past board members

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Rotan ISD took advantage of January being School Board Appreciation month, spending some time during last week's meeting to recognize former members as the district also welcomes new and currently seated trustees.

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Aspermont ISD announces refunding savings

News Staff
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Aspermont Independent School District announces the closing of the Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2020. The Refunding Bonds will save Aspermont ISD over $581,500.00 in interest costs.
Financial, ecological benefits of conservation easements on working lands

Financial, ecological benefits of conservation easements on working lands

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Financial, ecological benefits of conservation easements on working lands

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Thursday, January 14, 2021
A recent report by the Texas A&M Natural Resources Institute, Texas Water Resources Institute and Texas Land Trust Council shows state-funded conservation easements in Texas provide numerous financial and ecological benefits.

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FISHER COUNTY SHERIFF REPORT

News Staff
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Fisher County Sheriff’s Office received (40) 911 calls, (11) reports of stray livestock, assisted other agencies on (4) calls, and (42) other calls for service. Fisher County EMS responded to (7) emergency calls and (7) nonemergencies. Fisher County Volunteer Fire Departments responded to (0) calls.