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Spinach acres down, quality up

News Staff
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Texas spinach growers were reporting fewer planted acres due to COVID-19, but excellent quality and growing conditions this season, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Larry Stein, Ph.D.

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Fisher County Hospital plans for future

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Thursday, January 28, 2021
The Fisher County Board of Directors reviewed possible plans for the hospital’s future, including the potential shortterm project for new clinic construction, and although the board made no decisions during Monday’s meeting, it is expected the discussion will be on future agendas.

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City of Roby seeks grant funding

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Thursday, January 28, 2021
The Roby City Council awarded the contract for engineering services earlier this month in preparation for submitting an application for a Community Development Block Grant during this year’s funding cycle, hoping for funding to expand its wastewater facilities.

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FISHER COUNTY SHERIFF REPORT

News Staff
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Fisher county sheriff’s office received (38) 911 calls, (6) reports of stray livestock, assisted other agencies on (3) calls, and (35) other calls for service. Fisher county ems responded to (12) emergency calls and (6) nonemergencies. Fisher county volunteer fire departments responded to (1) calls.
WTC Receives $100,000 Grant to Provide Training for Local Businesses

WTC Receives $100,000 Grant to Provide Training for Local Businesses

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WTC Receives $100,000 Grant to Provide Training for Local Businesses

News Staff
Thursday, January 21, 2021
SNYDER— The Texas Workforce Commission awarded Western Texas College (WTC) a second Skills Development Fund Special Initiative Grant for $100,000. The grant provides workforce training to local businesses at little or no cost.