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Zane Graves, newly appointed principal of Roby High School, speaks to student-athletes during football practice. Graves, known for his servantleadership style and deep roots in the district, now transitions from the field to the front office to lead the entire campus. PHOTO MARK MARTINEZ

Zane Graves, newly appointed principal of Roby High School, speaks to student-athletes during football practice. Graves, known for his servantleadership style and deep roots in the district, now transitions from the field to the front office to lead the entire campus. PHOTO MARK MARTINEZ

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FROM THE LOCKER ROOM TO THE FRONT OFFICE

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Roby CISD is entering a new chapter in leadership, with Zane Graves named principal of Roby High School following the promotion of Jimmie Bennett to superintendent. The move caps a series of internal transitions set in motion by the resignation of Dr.
ANITA DOZIER

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Old Glory News

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The weather has been so messed up, we don't know what to expect. There have been a lot of storms with hail and high wind, and some folks got a lot of rain. I am so glad we did not get hail and bad storms, however we did get some bad wind at the beginning of all the weather changes.
How to Choose a Volunteer Vacation

How to Choose a Volunteer Vacation

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How to Choose a Volunteer Vacation

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Dear Senior, What can you tell me about volunteer vacation programs? I’m a healthy, 60-year-old, single woman, and am interested in doing some solo traveling, but would like to tie it with something meaningful.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
3 rd• ROBY CEMETERY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE AT 10:30 AM in Big Country meeting room.May4 th• Rotan Fire Department Cinco De Mayo Taco Fundraiser Sunday, May 4th at 11am $10 a plate (3 tacos, beans, rice, salad, and desert) All proceeds go towards new mobile radios for trucks.
VOICES of VALOR

VOICES of VALOR

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VOICES of VALOR

Ja Robinson
Thursday, May 1, 2025
It's just another film, a tragedy.On the silent movie screen. And now the audience will write the script, On a film they have never seen. The beginning is rather blurry, And the motivation mostly unknown.Only one actor to mouth his lines, As the film goes on and on.
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TEA releases 2023 A-F accountability ratings

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
After a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that received a passing ranking dropped by 14% from 2022.
Yields look promising as baling is starting on the first crop of hay across Central and East Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Yields look promising as baling is starting on the first crop of hay across Central and East Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Hay, forage conditions improve with rainfall

Blair Fannin Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Hay and forage conditions improved across the state with recent rainfall, setting the stage for promising hay yields and rangeland conditions for livestock grazing, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
In order to testify for or against a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms, members of the public waited nearly a full day for a House committee to take up the issue. Credit: Lorianne Willett/The Texas Tribune

In order to testify for or against a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms, members of the public waited nearly a full day for a House committee to take up the issue. Credit: Lorianne Willett/The Texas Tribune

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A 20-hour wait to speak: A pre-dawn House panel takes up Ten Commandments

Sameea Kamal
Thursday, May 1, 2025
At 2 a.m., they napped on benches in the Capitol corridors, blankets in tow and armed with snacks in anticipation of the long wait. At 5 a.m. they ordered coffee and hot chocolate —- to stay awake, and to stay warm in the frigid hearing room.
LTC Lee Wilson Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army and During the Vietnam War

LTC Lee Wilson Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army and During the Vietnam War

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LTC Lee Wilson Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army and During the Vietnam War

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program. This week, we highlight the service of Lieutenant Colonel (LTC) Lee Wilson who served in U.