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New Rotan Marquee sign lights up downtown Rotan.

Rotan Extends a Bright Welcome with Brand New Marquee Sign

News Staff

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Despite the high winds, Rotan’s Main Street received a much-needed facelift as work crews replaced the old marquee sign on the city’s main intersection over the weekend.

Read the article written by Shellley Huguley in the Southwest FarmPress announcing Richard Gaona as the 2024 High Cotton Award Winner visit www.farmprogress.com/southwest-farm-press-magazine-issues

HE'S WALKING IN HIGH COTTON

News Staff

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Roby resident and cotton producer Richard Gaona was named the 2024 High Cotton Award winner for the Southwest region, as the Farm Press and The Cotton Foundation celebrated its 30th class of winners at the Mid-South Farm and Gin Show in Memphis, Tennessee.

Fisher County Precint 3 Commissioner Race

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Preston Martin(Incumbent)What do you see as the most challenging duty for a commissioner, and how will you work to meet that challenge?The most challenging duties for a commissioner are making informed decisions during budget allocations and setting the tax rate by being fair and impartial.

EARLY VOTING ENDS MARCH 1ST PRIMARY ELECTION MARCH 5

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

THStuart PoseyWhat do you see as the most challenging duty for a commissioner, and how will you work to meet that challenge?

Farmers, Ranchers Now Can Make USDA Farm Loan Payments Online

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that most farm loan borrowers will be able to make payments to their direct loans online through the Pay My Loan feature on farmers. gov in early February.

Agricultural Producers Have Until March 15 to Enroll in USDA’s Key Commodity Safety Net Programs for the 2024 Crop Year

News Staff

Thursday, February 29, 2024

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Feb. 22, 2024 – Agricultural producers who have not yet enrolled in the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) or Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs for the 2024 crop year have until March 15, 2024, to revise elections and sign contracts.

Trouble with turkeys

News Staff

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Spatchcock is a new word to me, but it’s been around for a long time. Research indicates it originated in Ireland in the 18th century and is a variation on the phrase “dispatching a cock.” The cock is a bird.

A CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY TO VOTE IN MARCH PRIMARIES

News Staff

Thursday, February 29, 2024

The consequences of the fast-approaching Republican and Democratic primary elections are especially high for those of us who care about public education.The men and women who serve in the Texas Legislature will make many key decisions affecting our students and our schools.

Good Grades Pay Off!

News Staff

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Roby, Tx-Nineteen Roby High School students made the All A Honor Roll in the 4th six weeks of the 2023-2024 school year, and Texas National Bank continued with its commitment to recognize and award one lucky scholar from each grade with $50.

Fisher County 4-H brings home ribbons from Ft. Worth and San Angelo Stock Shows

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

FT WORTH STOCK SHOW AND RODEOIts been a busy last couple of weeks traveling around the state for major stock shows. At FT worth Hadley Carreon placed 2nd with her Hamp. Emma Carreon placed 1st with her York.Taylor Jeffrey placed 5th with her class exotic steer.