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Jeff Martin from Albany bangs out the melody on guitar while delivering his rendition of Brooks and Dunn's, 'Old Man Wrigley,' taking the $500 grand prize during Stonewall Living Center's talent showcase last Friday. (PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT)

Jeff Martin from Albany bangs out the melody on guitar while delivering his rendition of Brooks and Dunn's, 'Old Man Wrigley,' taking the $500 grand prize during Stonewall Living Center's talent showcase last Friday. (PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT)

Local talent show raises money for good cause

News Staff
Thursday, March 9, 2023
Talent traveled from far and wide — and from down the lane — to put on a night of entertainment that raised the spirits of those in attendance, probably added a few pounds to some auction winners in exchange for a few dollars, an evening dedicated to helping raise funds for the Stonewall Living...
Calf prices are expected to climb once Texas cattle producers are convinced the drought is over and begin rebuilding their herds. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)

Calf prices are expected to climb once Texas cattle producers are convinced the drought is over and begin rebuilding their herds. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Michael Miller)

Calf prices strengthen, cattle herd shrinking

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Texas’ cattle herd numbers continue to shrink, but calf prices remain strong, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Future cattle prices could hinge on weather and subsequent grazing availability and/or input costs, such as grain., said David Anderson, Ph.D.
TSTC Vocational Nursing students Chrystal Thomspon (left) and Amy Zavala are learning ways to help patients suffering from a heart condition. February is annually observed as American Heart Month. (Photo courtesy of TSTC.)

TSTC Vocational Nursing students Chrystal Thomspon (left) and Amy Zavala are learning ways to help patients suffering from a heart condition. February is annually observed as American Heart Month. (Photo courtesy of TSTC.)

TSTC Vocational Nursing students know importance of healthy hearts

Ben Barkley |
Thursday, March 2, 2023
(SWEETWATER, Texas) - The key to healthy living begins with a person’s heart. Each February is proclaimed American Heart Month by the president to raise awareness about the importance of having a healthy heart.
Remembering Flying Tiger Line Flight 739

Remembering Flying Tiger Line Flight 739

Remembering Flying Tiger Line Flight 739

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
Sixty-one years ago on March 16, 1962, Flying Tiger Line Flight 739 (FTLF 739) and its crew, departed on a secret mission sanctioned by President Kennedy, to fly to Vietnam. This secret Vietnam reconnaissance mission went missing with no trace of the plane or its passengers ever found.

Fisher Co. approves some federal spending:

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
The Fisher County Commissioners covered a lot of ground during the court’s February 13 meeting, and while some requests for ARPA funds were approved, other projects the court could fund through federal contributions were tabled for future consideration.
DUANE HYDE ROBY CISD INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT

DUANE HYDE ROBY CISD INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT

Roby CISD appoints interim superintendent

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
The Roby CISD Board of Trustees met in a special-called meeting again on Tuesday, appointing Duane Hyde as interim superintendent until the vacancy can be filled permanently. In a 6 – 1 vote, the board also approved hiring a consultant to assist with finding the right candidate.
Aspermont City Manager Lorenzo Calamaco looks out over two, 40-yard containers worth of scrap metal that was recently declined for salvage after testing positive for radiation. (PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT)

Aspermont City Manager Lorenzo Calamaco looks out over two, 40-yard containers worth of scrap metal that was recently declined for salvage after testing positive for radiation. (PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT)

Aspermont halts dumping due to contaminated metal

News Staff
Thursday, March 2, 2023
The Aspermont City Council voted to stop accepting metal material at the city’s convenience station after two loads of scrap metal were rejected from the salvage yard after testing positive for radiation contamination.