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ASPERMONT GOES ONLINE

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, May 8, 2025
The City of Aspermont will soon begin work on a long-considered website project, following approval from the City Council during its April 22 meeting.
AISD Superintendent Zach Morris discusses multiple options for how the district can expand educational pathways for students and support local workforce needs.

AISD Superintendent Zach Morris discusses multiple options for how the district can expand educational pathways for students and support local workforce needs.

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Aspermont School Eyes 2025 Launch of Regional Medical Training Program

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Aspermont ISD is laying the groundwork to become a regional health certification hub, offering students from surrounding school districts access to medical training programs such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), and other...
Zane Graves, newly appointed principal of Roby High School, speaks to student-athletes during football practice. Graves, known for his servantleadership style and deep roots in the district, now transitions from the field to the front office to lead the entire campus. PHOTO MARK MARTINEZ

Zane Graves, newly appointed principal of Roby High School, speaks to student-athletes during football practice. Graves, known for his servantleadership style and deep roots in the district, now transitions from the field to the front office to lead the entire campus. PHOTO MARK MARTINEZ

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FROM THE LOCKER ROOM TO THE FRONT OFFICE

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Roby CISD is entering a new chapter in leadership, with Zane Graves named principal of Roby High School following the promotion of Jimmie Bennett to superintendent.
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Old Glory News

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The weather has been so messed up, we don't know what to expect. There have been a lot of storms with hail and high wind, and some folks got a lot of rain. I am so glad we did not get hail and bad storms, however we did get some bad wind at the beginning of all the weather changes.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
3 rd• ROBY CEMETERY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE AT 10:30 AM in Big Country meeting room.May4 th• Rotan Fire Department Cinco De Mayo Taco Fundraiser Sunday, May 4th at 11am $10 a plate (3 tacos, beans, rice, salad, and desert) All proceeds go towards new mobile radios for trucks.May 10th•...
VOICES of VALOR

VOICES of VALOR

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VOICES of VALOR

Ja Robinson
Thursday, May 1, 2025
It's just another film, a tragedy.On the silent movie screen. And now the audience will write the script, On a film they have never seen.
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TEA releases 2023 A-F accountability ratings

News Staff
Thursday, May 1, 2025
After a prolonged delay because of a lawsuit filed by about 100 school districts, the Texas Education Agency has released the 2023 A-F accountability ratings, indicating the share of campuses that received a passing ranking dropped by 14% from 2022.“For far too long, families, educators and...
Yields look promising as baling is starting on the first crop of hay across Central and East Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Yields look promising as baling is starting on the first crop of hay across Central and East Texas. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Hay, forage conditions improve with rainfall

Blair Fannin Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Hay and forage conditions improved across the state with recent rainfall, setting the stage for promising hay yields and rangeland conditions for livestock grazing, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.First cuts of hay are in progress in many parts of the state, and producers...