Texas Game Wardens Near Conclusion of ‘Ghost Deer’ Case with 24 Suspects, 1,400 Charges Filed Statewide

AUSTIN – The Texas Game Warden investigation known as 'Ghost Deer' has reached a possible conclusion after two additional suspects turned themselves in on felony charges.

BUDGET UP, RATE STEADY

The Stonewall Memorial Hospital District board approved a proposed budget and tax rate for the 2025–2026 fiscal year last week, laying the groundwork for formal adoption in September following a public hearing.

CITY OF ROBY LOWERS TAX RATE AS VALUES RISE

The Roby City Council voted unanimously last week to adopt a proposed budget and tax rate for the 2025–26 fiscal year, lowering the rate while modestly increasing revenue as rising property valuations take effect.The city’s new proposed rate of $0.

Aspermont ISD Tops TEA Accountability Report for Double Mountains Region

Aspermont ISD has earned an overall A-rating in the Texas Education Agency’s latest accountability report, placing the Stonewall County district among the top-performing schools in the state.

TEXAS GOES BIG. FISHER COUNTY GOES BIGGER

$2,500 Cash Prize. One sheep. One legend in the making.LARGEST PRIZE IN TEXAS.(Roby, Texas) The Fisher County Fair and Rodeo is back this weekend for its 81st year, bringing with it bigger prizes, expanded attractions, and the tradition of community spirit that has defined the event for generations.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

• Rotan City Council Meeting 7 am _ Canceled due to lack of Quorum• Roby City Council Meeting 12pmAugust 15th - 16th• It’s time once again for the gathering of what’s left of the ancient and aging contingent of the Yellowhammer classes of the 1950’s decade.

Howdy, Queen: Reanna Santos ’22 ’25 is MISS RODEO TEXAS 2025

- AGRILIFETODAY.TAMU.EDU/Just a month after earning her Master of Science from Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Reanna Santos ’22 ’25 traded her cap and gown for a crown.

Slipping through our fingers

SUE JANE SULLIVANThe moment I wake up Before I put on my makeup, I say a little prayer for you….

THE LAW, THE LEGEND, & THE LEGISLATURE

Wild quotes, weird laws, and real Texas political historyWhich 1989 Texas Supreme Court ruling told lawmakers to rewrite school finance—Law, Legend, or Legislature?ANSWER IN NEXT WEEK’S AUGUST 22TH EDITION!

THE POLITICAL GAME BOARD

Why the walkout story keeps repeating—and who’s really playing whom.THE BOARD (rules that matter)•Quorum: Two-thirds must be present or nothing moves.•Special sessions: Governor can call repeating 30-day sessions.