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Pecan harvest is about to begin in parts of the state and will continue into winter. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Pecan harvest is about to begin in parts of the state and will continue into winter. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Texas pecans near harvest in challenging season

Adam Russell - Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Texas pecan growers are preparing for the 2025 harvest season with a crop outlook that reflects the state’s diversity in weather and geography, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Monte Nesbitt, Ph.D.
The 2024 Texas Fish Art Contest first place winner Luke Zhang of Katy for grades 4-6 pictured above. The Texas Fish Art Contest is part of a conservation education program designed to interest youth in fishing by encouraging K-12 students to submit original artwork of any officially designated state fish and an essay or poem about the participant’s fish entry, its habitat or efforts to conserve it.

The 2024 Texas Fish Art Contest first place winner Luke Zhang of Katy for grades 4-6 pictured above. The Texas Fish Art Contest is part of a conservation education program designed to interest youth in fishing by encouraging K-12 students to submit original artwork of any officially designated state fish and an essay or poem about the participant’s fish entry, its habitat or efforts to conserve it.

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Hooked on Art 2026 TEXAS FISH CONTEST Now Open for Entries

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Now Open for EntriesATHENS - The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) has opened the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s 2026 Fish Art Contest for entries.The Fish Art Contest will accept entries until Feb.

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SB 15 FAILS

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Senate Bill 15 did not pass during the 2025 legislative session. The proposal focused on how law enforcement agencies in Texas handle complaints against officers. It would have required every agency to keep certain complaint records in a confidential file, often called a G file.

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THE LAW, THE LEGEND, & THE LEGISLATURE

News Staff
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Wild quotes, weird laws, and real Texas political historyHow did a secretive “daisy chain” of phone calls and emails among university regents to oust a popular president lead to a scathing state investigation and a new law specifically designed to outlaw such backroom dealings?
Sharing the wheel

Sharing the wheel

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Sharing the wheel

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, September 18, 2025
This week I’ll turn it over to a guest columnist.Recently, I wrote about how we used to give and take directions without the use of today’s technology. A reader of The Texas Spur and 1953 Jayton High School graduate Coy Hoggard emailed me an interesting response.
Curtis Clay Huitt

Curtis Clay Huitt

CURTIS HUITT CHARGED WITH ASSAULT ON PUBLIC SERVANT, METH 400G+

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, September 18, 2025
The Fisher County grand jury indicted Curtis Clay Huitt last week on multiple felony counts stemming from a late-night confrontation in Rotan on July 15–16, where, according to court filings, he fired an assault rifle at deputies responding to a call for service.
Chelsea Jimenez Roby CISD 2025 Homecoming Queen and King Gage Barrera were crowned at the Roby CISD Homecoming Friday night.

Chelsea Jimenez Roby CISD 2025 Homecoming Queen and King Gage Barrera were crowned at the Roby CISD Homecoming Friday night.

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ROBY ROLLS OUT THE RED CARPET HOMECOMING 2025

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Thursday, September 18, 2025
Chelsea Jimenez Roby CISD 2025 Homecoming Queen and King Gage Barrera were crowned at the Roby CISD Homecoming Friday night.Wanda Early Class of ‘54 escorted by her husband Billy won Roby Coming Home Queen during half-time of last Firday’s Homecoming game against Blackwell.
Fisher County Commissioner and Roby Alumni Class of ‘99 Micah Evans presented the Roby Ex- Student Association Citizen of the Year award to Casey Terry Class of ‘96 during the Ex’s Program held on Saturday afternoon at the Roby CISD Auditorium.

Fisher County Commissioner and Roby Alumni Class of ‘99 Micah Evans presented the Roby Ex- Student Association Citizen of the Year award to Casey Terry Class of ‘96 during the Ex’s Program held on Saturday afternoon at the Roby CISD Auditorium.

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CASEY TERRY ‘96 NAMED RESA CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

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Thursday, September 18, 2025
Fisher County Commissioner and Roby Alumni Class of ‘99 Micah Evans presented the Roby Ex- Student Association Citizen of the Year award to Casey Terry Class of ‘96 during the Ex’s Program held on Saturday afternoon at the Roby CISD Auditorium.