Western Texas College Strengthens Regional Educational Pathways Through Expanded Dual Credit Partnerships

SNYDER—Western Texas College proudly announces the renewal and expansion of Dual Credit Partnership Agreements with school districts throughout its service region, reinforcing a shared commitment to increasing educational opportunity, college readiness, and workforce preparation for students across...

USDA Offers $500 Million to Smaller Beef Processors

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will provide up to $500 million in temporary payments to eligible small and mid-size beef processors, an effort officials say is meant to protect the marketplace ranchers rely on when they sell their cattle.Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced the...

FISHER COUNTY HOSPITAL AWARDED $3.5 MILLION RURAL TEXAS STRONG GRANT

~ Leanne Martinez | FCHD Chief Executive OfficerDuring its Monday, June 29 meeting, the Fisher County Hospital District Board announced the district has been awarded a $3.5 million Rural Texas Strong grant to expand chronic disease management, wellness and prevention programs while several...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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. Parade...

WHAT TO DO WHEN MEDICAL BILLS PILE UP

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.

A TIGHT SENATE RACE, A RENEWED DROUGHT ORDER, AND A SPREADING PEST

RURAL TEXANS COOL ON DATA CENTERS Most Texas voters oppose building a data center in their own community, and the resistance is strongest in rural Texas, according to a June University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll.The poll found 56 percent of Texas voters opposed local data center...

Families Gather for Newman Cemetery Meeting

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

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.