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HOW TO TURN DOWN THE VOLUME ON TINNITUS

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
There are even new innovations like the FDA approved device Lenire (lenire.com) that uses electrical stimulation of the tongue to alleviate symptoms.There are also certain medications that may help.

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Faces & Places

Meg Gruben
Thursday, January 29, 2026
“You have taught me that the view from the mountain is beautiful, but not to forget the wild flowers in the valley.” ~Hannah Hall I’m cooped up like thousands of other people under this catastrophic winter freeze. Whoever heard of a temperature of -6 degrees in Texas?
SUE JANE SULLIVAN

SUE JANE SULLIVAN

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Comfort food revelation

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Nothing like a winter storm, Texas style, to bring out the craving for comfort food.

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ROTAN ISD AUDIT WALKS BOARD THROUGH BONDS, BUDGETS,

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Rotan ISD trustees received the district’s Annual Financial Report during their January board meeting, with auditor Gerald Rodgers of James E. Rodgers & Co. walking the board through the district’s historical trends, current-year fund activity, and the audit results that will be submitted to the...
AISD Superintendent Zach Morris and trustees Jennifer Hodges and Ray Bradley review SB 11, which resolves the district to adopt a period of daily prayer, which officials say is unnecessary since the district already supports the expression of faith. JEFF HURT

AISD Superintendent Zach Morris and trustees Jennifer Hodges and Ray Bradley review SB 11, which resolves the district to adopt a period of daily prayer, which officials say is unnecessary since the district already supports the expression of faith. JEFF HURT

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Prayers Stays. New Police doesn't

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
Aspermont ISD trustees discussed Texas Senate Bill 11 during their Jan. 21 board meeting, weighing whether to adopt a formal daily prayer and religious-reading period or continue current practices, with officials declining to adopt the SB 11 resolution.The discussion came as districts across Texas...
SMHD Human Resources Director Maryellen Coats gives newly appointed SMHD Director Claire Clarke her oath of office during the board’s January 12 meeting. JEFF HURT

SMHD Human Resources Director Maryellen Coats gives newly appointed SMHD Director Claire Clarke her oath of office during the board’s January 12 meeting. JEFF HURT

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Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Appoints Claire Clark to Board Seat

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Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Stonewall Memorial Hospital District board moved on January 12 to fill a vacant seat on the board, appointing Claire Clark to serve out the remainder of the 2023–2026 term left open after former board member Jackie Bingham resigned last year.Board President Ellen Abernathy introduced the item,...

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
FISHER COUNTY STOCK SHOW• AG MECHANICS SHOW AT 5:30PM• RABBIT SHOW AT 6PMJanuary 23rdSTONEWALL COUNTY STOCK SHOW- 10 AM FISHER COUNTY STOCK SHOW• STEER SHOW AT 3PMJanuary 26th• Stonewall Commissioner Court Meeting 9 AM• Fisher County Hospital Board Meeting 5:30 PMFebruary 17th - 23rd•EARLY VOTING...
The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission: NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen. Credit: NASA

The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission: NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen. Credit: NASA

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NASA’S ARTEMIS II MOON MISSION WEEKS AWAY FROM LAUNCH

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
NASA is preparing to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 53 years, with the Artemis II mission now targeting a launch window that opens February 6.

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Campaign Aims to Boost Texas Primary Turnout

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Texas voters have less than four weeks to register for the March 3 primary election, and a statewide campaign is trying to make sure more of them show up.March Matters, a nonpartisan effort launched in 2018 and relaunched this month, is offering free toolkits to businesses, churches, chambers of...