Fisher County Jail once again on the chopping block in proposed budget

JEFF HURT IFisher County officials will likely have much to discuss during the upcoming budget discussions as Judge Holt’s proposed budget includes major cuts in county law enforcement that redistribute significant funds and generate a substantial surplus at year’s end.

SCHOOLS BONDS

DOUBLE MOUNTAIN CHRONICLEThe Aspermont ISD Board of Trustees spoke with representatives from Gallagher Construction on Monday, where trustees reviewed potential costs as well as discussed potential strategies for presenting a bond election to the taxpayers.

Rotan ISD considers new $6M Bond

DOUBLE MOUNTAIN CHRONICLEThe Rotan ISD Board of Trustees met for a budget workshop on Monday, where officials heard updated tax figures, which could fund a roughly $6 million bond divided between multiple propositions should trustees call for a bond election by August 19.

Stonewall County dodges tax hike despite revenue dip

DOUBLE MOUNTAIN CHRONICLEWhile Stonewall County officials have been estimating budget calculations for several weeks, with certified values coming in from appraisal districts late last month, Judge Moorhead proposed only minor changes with no tax increase.

Old Glory News

Oh my, it is still hot and dry and no rain in sight. Folks let us pray for rain.The cotton is looking pretty, but it needs water, saw some blooms on the cotton already.We had a good musical last night. Love that good ole country music. The musicians played some good songs.

THIS IS NOT A SCAM: Social Security needs you to update your online account

Dear Savvy Senior, I recently received an email that I needed to update my online Social Security account. Is this legit or is it a scam?

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

8 th - Thursday• Rotan CIty Council Meeting 7am at City Hall• Roby City Council Meeting 12 pm at City HallAugust 16th - 17th -Thursday• 2024 Rotan High School Classes of the 1950’s decade Reunion, August 16th and 17th, MCM Elegante Suites, Cancun room, 4250 Ridgemont Dr., Abilene, TX. 79606.

Expanded passenger rail again on the table

A huge pot of federal rail funding and chronic highway congestion are prompting some Texas officials to again consider expanding passenger rail in Texas, according to The Texas Standard.

Is God Dead?

Over the last few weeks, we concluded that based upon scientific observation and evidence from the cosmos, and evidence that there was a First Cause that caused the universe to begin to exist. From there we were able to make some general conclusion about the nature of this First Cause.

Texas rice outlook still questionable after Hurricane Beryl

Rice prospects were good before Hurricane Beryl, but there are lingering questions about yield and quality losses after the storm, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.