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Roby CISD sells bonds and reviews construction plans

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Thursday, February 4, 2021

The Roby CISD Board of Trustees met in a special called meeting last week where after reviewing the results of last Thursday's bond sale, the board $9.75 million worth of bonds sold and the $10.8 million it generated to finance the upcoming school renovation project.

McCoy sworn in as Stonewall Co. Commissioner

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McCoy sworn in as Stonewall Co. Commissioner

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Thursday, February 4, 2021

The Stonewall County Commissioners met in a special called meeting on Monday, where along with canvassing the votes of the recent election for HD-68, officials swore in Donna McCoy to serve as Precinct 1 Commissioner.

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Spinach acres down, quality up

News Staff

Thursday, January 28, 2021

Texas spinach growers were reporting fewer planted acres due to COVID-19, but excellent quality and growing conditions this season, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

TSTC Automotive Technology students cherish time in shop with instructors

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TSTC Automotive Technology students cherish time in shop with instructors

News Staff

Thursday, January 28, 2021

(SWEETWATER, Texas) - Texas State Technical College's Automotive Technology program provides students with something they cannot find in textbooks: first-hand knowledge.

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Stonewall County Judge to fill Precinct 1 Commissioner vacancy

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Thursday, January 28, 2021

In its second meeting in 2021, the Stonewall County commissioners briefly convened behind closed doors on Monday, discussing with Judge Ronnie Moorhead a shortlist of potential candidates to fill the vacancy in Precinct 1, an appointment that could be announced possibly by week’s end.

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Fisher County Hospital plans for future

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Thursday, January 28, 2021

The Fisher County Board of Directors reviewed possible plans for the hospital’s future, including the potential shortterm project for new clinic construction, and although the board made no decisions during Monday’s meeting, it is expected the discussion will be on future agendas.

Roby CISD Trustees prepare for bond project planning

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Roby CISD Trustees prepare for bond project planning

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Thursday, January 28, 2021

In an over four-hour-long board meeting earlier this month, school officials toured the Roby CISD facilities as the architects and engineers began the planning phase for the upcoming bond project.

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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.

High Plains crop budgets, profitability tools released. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo)

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2021 High Plains budgets, profitability analyzer available to producers

Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608 Skledbetter@ag.tamu

Thursday, January 21, 2021

As producers begin planning for their new cropping season, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released the 2021 District 1 Texas Crop and Livestock Budgets...

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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.