Updated Property Tax Information Now Available for Texas Taxpayers

New and updated property tax information has just been compiled by Fisher County Appraisal District and is available now to assist taxpayers.

Old Glory News

Oh my goodness, today is such a beautiful day. Good day to just sit outside and soak in the sunshine. May not have many days like this in the future. Hope everyone had a nice New Year. If like me they all stayed home and went to bed early.

Local stock shows begin this weekend

There will be two local stock shows to choose from this weekend, as the Stonewall County Stock Show, as well as Rotan’s local show will soon begin preparations with organizers putting extra effort into providing for the health and safety of both exhibitors and spectators.

Schools begin 2021 semester: Lessons learned; outcome unknown

Students returned to the classroom this week, beginning the 2021 portion of the academic year.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Does anyone ever read a quote and think 'Yep, this is the quote that is going to change my life.' Seriously, has anyone ever read a quote that changed their life?" Anonymous

How will you make this new year different from the last?

If you are to only read one of my columns this year and take it to heart ... make it this one. A new year is upon us and I couldn’t be happier. I don’t think that in my lifetime I’ve been more relieved to see a year end and a new year begin.

Criollo-cross calves graze Texas-bred wheat in New Mexico

A set of calves grazing winter pasture at the New Mexico State University Clayton Livestock Research Center near Clayton, New Mexico, may look typical of Texas High Plains cattle, but this group is special – they are Raramuri Criollo crossbred calves.

Fisher County Gin Reports

As of December 30,2020, the Rotan Gin has ginned 6,268 bales and is done for this season. Also as of December 30, 2020, the Longworth Gin in Roby has ginned 6,696

Helping Kids in the Community

The Joseph Thomas Foundation was started in 2007, by John and Erin Thomas after the loss of their 6 year old son. Joseph was born with multiple medical complications.