Donations Pour in for Wildfire Victims through Texas Farm Bureau Relief Fund

Texas Farm Bureau relief fund gathers donations for wildfire victims. Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) established the Texas Panhandle Wildfire Relief Fund to assist farmers and ranchers impacted by the devastating fires burning through the Panhandle.Over 1 million acres of the Texas Panhandle have burned.

Forced Resignation Due To Eligibility Issues

After receiving a letter on Tuesday that questioned his eligibility to hold the office, Fisher County Sheriff Simon Wade submitted his resignation on Wednesday, with officials calling an emergency meeting on Thursday to discuss how to fill the vacancy ahead of the November 5 General Election.

SHERIFF SURRENDERS BADGE

Dear Citizens of Fisher County,It is with mixed emotions that I bid farewell to you today, after serving as your Sheriff for the past eight months.

Historical Enthusiasts Wanted: JOIN THE ADVENTURE!

With a declining membership, the Fisher County Historical Commission is in need of new members, as well as volunteers! The average age of our March meeting attendees was 82. If you have any interest in the History of Fisher County or in the Fisher County Museum, please come and join us.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

9 th - Saturday• The Old Glory Texas Community Center Sr.Citizens Dance will be from 6 till 9: with a pot luck meal at half time: With a live band. For more information Call: 940-989-2816 or 940-200-0353March 10th- Sunday• The dreaded Day Light Savings Time Starts!

Stonewall County Conservation Partners Host Annual Local Work Group Meeting

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Stonewall County Soil and Water Conservation Districts are seeking input from the public on how to best serve local citizens through Farm Bill conservation programs and technical assistance.

USDA Announces Conservation Reserve Program General Signup for 2024

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 4, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that agricultural producers and private landowners can begin signing up for the general Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) starting March 4 and running through March 29, 2024.

Texas, Our Texas

Author’s Note: this is part of an occasional series of writings on topics that have a particular interest to me and which further the spirit of my work at West of 98.

TEXANS RALLY

Local efforts are being pulled together in preparation for sending supplies and other relief to the hundreds of people affected by wildfires that have consumed more than 1.2 million acres since late February.

POLLS CLOSE ON TEXAS PRIMARIES

Voters across Texas took to the polls this week, turning out on Election Day to cast ballots in the state’s March Primaries, and while the outcome of most races will determine party nominations for the November General Election, the Fisher County Precinct 3 electorate voted for a change of...