Tanner Garcia: New Fisher County Chief Deputy

Judge Ken Holt swore in newly hired Fisher County Chief Deputy Tanner Garcia, a 2005 Roby High School graduate, last Friday. Garcia’s wife, Courtney, and two of their children Sariah and Stanson joined him for the ceremony.

Rotan Council swears in new member before discussing bid for mineral rights

The Rotan City Council swore in its newest member last month; Carlos Almanza took his oath before the council reviewed an oil & gas company’s request to purchase the city’s mineral rights.

Stonewall Commissioners revisit airport hangar policy

The Stonewall County Commissioners reviewed and amended its policy last month regarding the construction of privately owned hangars at the county’s airport facility.

USDA to Invest $15 Million in the Future of Conservation Through Innovation Grants Program

Temple, Texas, May 19, 2021 — The U.S.

FISHER COUNTY SHERIFF REPORT

Fisher county sheriff’s office received (80) 911 calls, (38) reports of stray livestock, assisted other agencies on (2) calls, and (121) other calls for service. Fisher county ems responded to (26) emergency calls and (12) non-emergencies.

Annual Newman Cemetery Association Meeting schedule for June 5 th

The Newman Cemetery Association will be holding their annual Cemetery Working and Business Meeting on Saturday, June 5th. Anyone wishing can come at anytime that morning to weed, clean, set out flowers, or simply visit with neighbors and relatives.

Zoo Magic

When’s the last time you took a trip to a zoo? More to the point, when did you last take a trip to the zoo with a child? My daughter Miriam turned three earlier this month. For her birthday, we took a Sunday afternoon outing to the Abilene Zoo with her grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"I like refried beans. That's why I wanna try fried beans, because maybe they're just as good and we're just wasting time. You don't have to fry them again after all." ― Mitch Hedberg

Graduation ceremonies planned in Roby and Aspermont

Students of this year’s graduating class of 2021 from Aspermont and Roby school districts will be crossing the stage and accepting their diplomas this Friday, May 28.