Deadline Approaching for USDA’s Coronavirus Food Assistance Program

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28, 2020 –U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds farmers and ranchers that the deadline to apply for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) is Sept. 11, 2020.

Hay-producing areas report below-average season

A bevy of issues amounted to below-average yields for most hay producers in East and Central Texas, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Fisher County officials speak out against court

The Fisher County Commissioners met in a special-called meeting on Friday, where the court heard from upset officials and citizens before getting to the six items on the morning’s agenda.

Stonewall Co. sets budget but expects tough decisions by January

There were no members of the public in attendance last week during Stonewall County’s Public hearing regarding the FY 2021 Budget and tax rate, and although commissioners declined to raise taxes this year, the county is anticipating possible cuts and amendments if oil prices are slow to rebound.

Tax increase for City of Roby

The Roby City Council will host a public hearing next week before officially adopting this year’s tax rate, a roughly 4% increase to city taxes over those of 2019. While there are no major changes to this year’s budget, the Roby will also be working toward replacing the city’s water storage tank.

2020 Fisher County Rodeo

Although the 75th Anniversary last year was a hard one to top, yet despite the uncertainty of holding the event this year, the Fisher County Fair & Rodeo’s 76th Annual Rodeo had a recordbreaking turnout over the weekend.

Community Calendar

September 4 th FOOTBALL • Aspermont vs Jayton (HOME)7:30pm V • Rotan @ Woodson 7:30pm V • Roby @ Highland 7:30pm V CROSS COUNTRY • Roby @ Snyder VG/VB September 5 th VOLLEYBALL • Aspermont vs Memphis (HOME) 11am • Rotan - OPEN September 10 th Rotan City Council Meeting 7am September 13...

City of Aspermont sets tax rate and prepares for future

The Aspermont City Council met earlier this week, officially adopting this year’s budget and levying taxes at the tax rate of .585612. The council also accepted services for the annual financial audit and approved a resolution for a five-year hazard mitigation plan.

Protecting the U.S. Postal Service also safeguards your access to information

Facing a fierce public outcry, the U.S. Postal Service is “suspending” its sudden cost-cutting moves — tossing out high-speed sorting machines, uprooting collection boxes, reducing Post Office hours and eliminating carrier overtime — that have slowed mail delivery and threatened the on-time...

The New Normal

The New Normal: Aspermont High School Students stay masked while moving in between classes