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Kynadi Hjelmervik, 10, of McCaulley wears the crown she earned as Texas Polled Hereford Sweetheart in Belton. By Nicole Hjelmervik

Kynadi Hjelmervik, 10, of McCaulley wears the crown she earned as Texas Polled Hereford Sweetheart in Belton. By Nicole Hjelmervik

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THE CROWN STAYS. THE SASH GOES BACK. THE BARN WORK NEVER STOPS.

Tricia Hurt |
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Kynadi Hjelmervik spent weeks cramming livestock history like it was the SATs.Flash cards. Study sessions with mom. The whole nine yards. When did Polled Herefords get discovered? She had it. Breed characteristics? Nailed it.
Family and friends remember 15-year-old Truett Mortensen, who died in an ATV accident near the Fisher–Kent County line on January 3. “He was so many things to so many people and will be missed beyond measure. What a blessing to have known him, what a blessing to have loved him. “ A verified Venmo account established through Spur Bank is helping raise funds to support the family. COURTESY PHOTO

Family and friends remember 15-year-old Truett Mortensen, who died in an ATV accident near the Fisher–Kent County line on January 3. “He was so many things to so many people and will be missed beyond measure. What a blessing to have known him, what a blessing to have loved him. “ A verified Venmo account established through Spur Bank is helping raise funds to support the family. COURTESY PHOTO

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FATAL ATV CRASH IN RURAL FISHER COUNTY

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, January 8, 2026
FISHER COUNTY — Emergency personnel from Fisher County and the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to a fatal ATV crash shortly after noon on Saturday, January 3, that claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy.According to information from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the crash...
Auditor Mike Edgin of Edgin, Parkman, Fleming & Fleming, PC, reviews Aspermont ISD’s 2024–25 financial report during the district’s November meeting, highlighting strong reserves and improved year-end performance. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

Auditor Mike Edgin of Edgin, Parkman, Fleming & Fleming, PC, reviews Aspermont ISD’s 2024–25 financial report during the district’s November meeting, highlighting strong reserves and improved year-end performance. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

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AUDIT GIVES ASPERMONT ISD AN A

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Aspermont ISD Board of Trustees received a favorable audit report for fiscal year 2024–25, hearing from independent auditor Mike Edgin just before the Thanksgiving break that the district ended the year ahead of its final budget projections and continues to maintain a healthy financial position...
Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board President Ellen Abernathy listens as CFO Lew Robbins presents the district’s September financial report during the board’s regular November meeting. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board President Ellen Abernathy listens as CFO Lew Robbins presents the district’s September financial report during the board’s regular November meeting. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

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CASH UP, CREDIT DOWN

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, December 4, 2025
$1MThe Stonewall Memorial Hospital District board of directors reviewed the September financial report during its regular November meeting, noting that key indicators remain strong compared to the previous year.CFO Lew Robbins said the numbers show steady improvement in liquidity, collections, and...

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2026
FRIDAYOCT2 Roby Lions varsity vs Knox City, home, 7:00 p.m.Roby JH football at Knox City Aspermont Hornets varsity at Paducah, 7:30 p.m.Rotan has no football game this week.
Parkhill partner Allan Wolf, a bond-planning specialist, outlines the firm's 80 years of experience working with school districts across the region during Roby CISD's Sept. 23 special-called meeting.

Parkhill partner Allan Wolf, a bond-planning specialist, outlines the firm's 80 years of experience working with school districts across the region during Roby CISD's Sept. 23 special-called meeting.

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Roby CISD Take Another Step Towards Possible Bond

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Trustees select Parkhill and Gallagher while emphasizing that no project, price tag or election has been decidedRoby CISD trustees took another step toward a potential future bond proposal Sept. 23, selecting Parkhill as the district’s architectural firm and Gallagher Construction as construction...

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Tough year for Texas summer crops due to drought, extreme temperatures

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Extreme or exceptional drought in some regions and excess moisture under cloudy conditions in other areas are causing different stressors for Texas crops as the summer season nears completion, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts within the Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop...
From Soldier to Fisher County Sheriff Candidate

From Soldier to Fisher County Sheriff Candidate

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From Soldier to Fisher County Sheriff Candidate

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Write-in candidate Raymond Barrera says his path through the Army, law enforcement and back home prepared him for an unexpected run for Fisher County sheriff.ELECTIONSJEFF HURT- DMC EDITORWith the November election approaching fast and the start of early voting fewer than three weeks away, Fisher...

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Stonewall Memorial enters new fiscal year with 75-cent rate

News Staff
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Board adopts new budget as administrators balance financial pressures with improving patient activityJEFF HURT- DMC EDITOR “It’s also the statutory maximum we can go to,” said Moorhead.The board also held a public hearing on the proposed 2026-27 budget, with no members of the public appearing to...