After waiting 7 years...

The Aspermont ISD Board of Trustees met in its regular meeting last week, board members were informed of confirmation from the district’s legal counsel that AISD should soon be receiving insurance reimbursement from a 2017 storm damage.

Roby CISD Trustees consider censuring board member and silence ensues

After hearing from members of the press and legal counselors who objected to last Thursday’s special-called meeting, several community members spoke to the character of trustee, Danny Carreon and criticized the Roby CISD Board for considering the resolution for censure.

Drought loosens grip on Texas agriculture

Drought continues to linger in patches of the state, but Texas agricultural producers face much better cropping outlooks going into spring, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. AgriLife Extension agronomists Jourdan Bell, Ph.D., Amarillo; Reagan Noland, Ph.D.

Faces & Places

“You'd help if you could, wouldn't you, boy?' I said. 'It's no wonder they call you man's best friend. Faithful and loyal and true, you share in our sorrows and rejoice with us in our triumphs, the truest friend we ever have known, a better friend than we deserve.

Love persevering

The past week a mother sat vigil for her 36-year-old son, an unfortunate victim of sepsis that invaded his body while receiving cancer treatment. Much like a hired assassin, it did its dirty work, packed up, and left behind a broken-hearted family. Death does win. Death does sting.

2024 STONEWALL CO. LIVESTOCK SHOW

RABBIT SHOW: • Champion Light Weight Rabbit—Micah Hagins • Reserve Champion Light Weight Rabbit—Addi Mae Shugart • Champion Medium Weight Rabbit—Gracyn Torres • Reserve Champion Medium Weight Rabbit— Raelynn Bradley • Champion Heavy Weight Rabbit—Gracyn Torres • Reserve Champion Heavy Weight...

Stonewall officials awarded grant for airport project

Along with being informed of being awarded $100,000 in grant funding on Monday, the Stonewall County Commissioners briefly discussed possible changes to the anticipated project, which will enclose the county’s airport within an estimated 2.5 miles of high fence.

School Audit Review Season

The Roby CISD Board of Trustees reviewed 2023’s fiscal results last week, as Gerald Rodgers with James E. Rodgers & Co. presented the annual financial report, saying that although auditors reported a minor noncompliance finding, the district remains in a good financial position.

OPERATION ANIMAL CONTROL

Will elected officals answer the call or will this end up dead on arrival?

Rotan to shorten water line replacement

The Rotan City Council met last week, where officials were informed that grant funds awarded in 2019 would not be enough to complete the initial 14-mile water line replacement plan as material costs have increased, which caused engineers to shorten project by several miles.