Old Glory News

Well, today (Sunday) is a beautiful spring day, if we could only get some rain. Everyone please pray for rain.Cannot believe that this year is one third gone already, and it seems like it just started. This time passing so fast is sure making us old before our time!

Stonewall County Proclaims April 5 as Thomas Dean Clark Day

Stonewall County Commissioners have officially proclaimed April 5, 2025, as Thomas Dean Clark Day, honoring a man who, on that date, will celebrate 90 remarkable years of wisdom and wit.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

• ROTAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7 am at City Hall• ROBY CITY COUNCIL MEETING 12 noon at City HallApril 14th• FISHER COUNT COMMISSIONER COURT 9 am• STONEWALL COUNTY COMMISSIONER COURT 9 am• Rotan ISD Board Meeting 6 pm• Roby CISD Board Meeting 6 pmMay 10th• Fisher County Farm Sale scheduled for today.

Season outlook promising for Texas strawberries

Despite some challenges, conditions appear to be aligning well for Texas strawberries as spring harvests continue, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Larry Stein, Ph.D.

Commission Approves Expansion of Digital License and Tag Options for Recreational Hunting, Fishing

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is expanding digital license and tag options to all recreational hunting, fishing and combo license and tag types.TPWD introduced digital licensing and tagging in 2022 for harvested deer, turkey and oversized red drum.

Easter’s roller coaster dates

The story of Easter is a given.We know its beautiful meaning and impact on our lives. That’s the one constant aspect to the celebration of Easter for those of the Christian faith.But the date for Easter? Well, that’s been a toss-up matter for hundreds of years. I finally decided enough was enough.

FISHER COUNTY SHERIFF BLOTTER MARCH 1ST - 12TH

March signifies the arrival of spring, a time traditionally marked by renewal and new beginnings. My hope is that this season brings a renewed sense of confidence in our office’s dedication and reputation.

Spring Break, Broadway & Big Apple Steps!

Beloved Fisher County Hospital Physical Therapist Britt Sipe and his wife Buffy proved Spring Break isn’t just for the kids! The couple jetted off to New York City to visit their daughter, Madi Sipe.Madi, a senior at Abilene Christian University, is a double major in Musical Theatre and Business.

Former Clearfork Health Clinic to Transform into Cutting-Edge Physical Therapy Center

The Fisher County Hospital District Board of Directors gave approval this month to move forward with the next phase of renovations to the old clinic building, which is being repurposed to serve as the district’s new physical therapy facility.

ALL BARK, NO BITE

Rotan Council Keeps Talking While Strays Keep WalkingWhile the issue of stray animals has remained a persistent concern for Rotan residents, the city council continues to struggle with progress toward a functioning animal control program.