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SMALL TOWN. BIG WATER WISH LIST.

SMALL TOWN. BIG WATER WISH LIST.

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SMALL TOWN. BIG WATER WISH LIST.

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Thursday, July 2, 2026
City of Roby pursues Texas Water Development Board opportunity that could fund major water and wastewater repairsRoby City Manager Jack Brown informed officials during the city’s June meeting that Roby is pursuing a Texas Water Development Board grant opportunity to address aging water and...

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Friday, June 26, 2026
3 rd ROTAN CELEBRATES AMERICA'S 250TH• 4:00 p.m. Car show and swap meet (Thomas Koerschgen, 541-225-7599)• 5:00 p.m. Watermelon eating contest, Rotan Veterans Park (check in by 4:45 p.m.)• 5:30 p.m. Parade line-up behind the elementary building• 5:45 p.m. Parade judging begins• 6:00 p.m.
WHAT TO DO WHEN MEDICAL BILLS PILE UP

WHAT TO DO WHEN MEDICAL BILLS PILE UP

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WHAT TO DO WHEN MEDICAL BILLS PILE UP

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Friday, June 26, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, I’m 63 and recently had a hospital stay that left me with bills I can’t afford to pay. I had Affordable Care Act health insurance, but after my premiums went up in January, I had to drop my coverage. Now I’m overwhelmed by medical bills. What can I do?
Locals check the Newman Cemetery map for reserved spots no longer needed. Photo Submitted by

Locals check the Newman Cemetery map for reserved spots no longer needed. Photo Submitted by

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Families Gather for Newman Cemetery Meeting

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Friday, June 26, 2026
The Newman Cemetery Board met for their annual meeting at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 6. Last year's meeting minutes were read and approved and the Financial Report was given. Revenue for the year was from donations and interest/dividends. Expenses for maintenance, mowing and taxes.
A Seat Where Agriculture Decisions Hit Home

A Seat Where Agriculture Decisions Hit Home

A Seat Where Agriculture Decisions Hit Home

News Staff
Friday, June 26, 2026
Farmers and ranchers in one area of Fisher County and one area of Stonewall County have until Aug. 3 to run for a seat on their local Farm Service Agency committee.