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Fisher County Historical Commission

Fisher County Historical Commission

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Fisher County Historical Commission

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
The Fisher County Historical Commission met at 6 pm, Tuesday, June 6th at the WTU Museum Bldg. in Roby for their monthly meeting. Two guests were welcomed, Joel Culwell and Jean Jeffries.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
8 th - Thursday • Rotan City Council Meeting 7 am at City Hall June 12th - Monday • Fisher County Commissioner Court 9am • Stonewall County Commissioner Court 9am • Stonewall Hospital Board Meeting 5pm • Roby CISD Board meeting • Rotan ISD Board Meeting 6pm June 13th - Tuesday • Old...
Pictured front to back: Roby Fire Chief Jonathan Boles, Walter Cleveland (Roby VFD) , Arron Duniven (Roby VFD & BCE), Big Country Electric Cooperative General Manager Mark McClain, Jakob Clawson (BCEC) and Sarah McLen (BCEC) PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

Pictured front to back: Roby Fire Chief Jonathan Boles, Walter Cleveland (Roby VFD) , Arron Duniven (Roby VFD & BCE), Big Country Electric Cooperative General Manager Mark McClain, Jakob Clawson (BCEC) and Sarah McLen (BCEC) PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

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BCEC serves VFD: First responders hope to serve community seconds

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
The Big Country Electric Co-op recently donated a utility truck to the Roby Volunteer Fire Department, and while the department has plans for the new vehicle, firefighters are also working alongside law enforcement and first responders with fundraising events including a mouthwatering brisket...
Splish splash, summer’s taking a bath

Splish splash, summer’s taking a bath

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Splish splash, summer’s taking a bath

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
The highly anticipated opening splash day at the Stonewall County swimming pool was initially scheduled for May 27, but due to inclement weather, gates welcomed visitors for the first time this summer on May 28.
Rotan ISD will soon have its own police unit, as equipment and workspace are in place and administrators prepare to meet with county officials on Monday. - 10am. PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

Rotan ISD will soon have its own police unit, as equipment and workspace are in place and administrators prepare to meet with county officials on Monday. - 10am. PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

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Rotan ISD prepares to enhance school safety

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
Considering tragic events like those of Uvalde and ongoing legislative efforts to improve school safety, educators across the state and nation are actively exploring ways to create a safer learning environment for students while maintaining classroom consistency.
While the grass is greened up for grazing, farmers are hoping the rain lets up enough to get seeds in the ground. PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT

While the grass is greened up for grazing, farmers are hoping the rain lets up enough to get seeds in the ground. PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT

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Eyes on the skies

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
With recent mid-May thunderstorms sweeping through the region bringing much-needed moisture to the thirsty soil, and as ranchers are pleased with green grass and full stock tanks, farmers are now hoping the skies will bring a few days of sunshine before planting begins.
COMMUNITY CALENDAR

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
June 3 rd • The Newman Cemetery will hold their annual clean-up day on Saturday, June 3rd at the cemetery. The annual cemetery meeting will be held at noon and be followed by a pot luck lunch. Please bring a dish.