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Dot Harris gave a wonderful program regarding the life of Dr. Jefferson Davis Davis. (The name is not a typo.)

Dot Harris gave a wonderful program regarding the life of Dr. Jefferson Davis Davis. (The name is not a typo.)

Fisher County Historical Commission

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
The Fisher County Historical Commission had 13 attendees for the November 6th meeting in Roby. New donations were received this month. Patsy Dacus, now of Joshua, gave a monetary memorial donation of $100 in memory of Edith Flippo and Bettie Fry.
KEVIN JANIS

KEVIN JANIS

KEVIN JANIS

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Growing up in the Midwest, young Kevin Janis didn’t think about the state of Texas much, but he always wanted to be in the military, and after graduation in 1985, he thought it was the fastest way to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming a firefighter.
CODY HICKS

CODY HICKS

CODY HICKS

News Staff
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Cody Hicks and his brothers were typical boys growing up in South-central Texas where their rambunctious behavior frequently got them into trouble, but for as long as he could remember, Cody was obsessed with the military.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
5 th - Sunday • TIME CHANGES! 'The end of daylight savings time: a week of waking up early because kids and pets can’t tell time.' ♥ 'You will never find a - nybody who can give you a clear and compelling reason why we observe daylight saving time.
Abbott, House deadlocked over school choice, teacher pay

Abbott, House deadlocked over school choice, teacher pay

Abbott, House deadlocked over school choice, teacher pay

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Gov. Gregg Abbott and the Texas House are at loggerheads over which will come first – vouchers for parents to pay for private school tuition, or funneling more money to public schools, The Dallas Morning News reported.
At the District XC meet in Rotan earlier last month, Lady Lion senior runner Hailee Garmer leads the pack followed close behind by fellow senior teammate Chasity Benson. Benson would eventually overtake Garmer to place 1st overall, while Garmer finished 3rd. At the Regional meet in San Angelo, Garmer would turn the tables and take 1st place overall, with Benson finishing 2nd. The team once again would clinch the Regional Championship and punch their ticket back to State. PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

At the District XC meet in Rotan earlier last month, Lady Lion senior runner Hailee Garmer leads the pack followed close behind by fellow senior teammate Chasity Benson. Benson would eventually overtake Garmer to place 1st overall, while Garmer finished 3rd. At the Regional meet in San Angelo, Garmer would turn the tables and take 1st place overall, with Benson finishing 2nd. The team once again would clinch the Regional Championship and punch their ticket back to State. PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

RUN FOR THE PRIDE

News Staff
Thursday, November 2, 2023
Lady Lions XC team & Lion Freshman Lummus set sights on State Glory The Roby Lady Lions Cross Country Team is headed back to the state competition this weekend.