COMMUNITY CALENDAR

7 th ROBY CISD NHS BLOOD DRIVEJanuary 10thAspermont ISD School HolidayJanuary 13th• Fisher County COmmissioner Court 9am• Stonewall County Commissioner Court9am• Stonewall Hospital Board meeting 5 pm• Roby CISD Board meeting 6:30 pm• Rotan ISD Board meeting 6:30 pm

How Long to Keep Tax Records and Other Financial Documents

Dear Senior, Is there a rule of thumb on how long someone should keep their old financial paperwork? I have file cabinets full of old receipts, bank and brokerage statements, tax returns and more that I would like to toss.Recently RetiredDear Recently, It’s a great question.

Margie McNutt Receives 35-Year Length of Service Award from the National Weather Service

On November 19, 2024, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Lubbock, TX, had the honor of presenting Margie McNutt, our dedicated weather observer in Aspermont, TX, with the prestigious 35-Year Length of Service Award.

Vehicle inspections no longer required

DEC. 30 - JAN. 1Drivers will no longer be required to get annual safety inspections beginning Jan. 1, the Texas Standard reported.

Controlling infectious disease between wildlife and livestock on shared rangeland

AGRILIFETODAY.TAMU.EDU/The H5N1 bird flu — widespread in wild birds worldwide and the cause of outbreaks in poultry, U.S. dairy cows and even several recent human cases among agricultural workers – is a prime example of mixed species disease transmission occurring where wildlife and livestock...

QUAKES,CRITTERS, & CONTROVERSIES OH MY!

Travel Down the twisting yellow brick road of 2024, with shaking ground, stray dogs, and small-town surprisesFrom ribbon-cuttings and financial recoveries to wildfires, earthquakes, and elections, 2024 was anything but ordinary for Fisher and Stonewall counties.Residents witnessed groundbreaking...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

• ROBY CISD Christmas HolidayDecember 19th- Thursday• ROTAN ISD ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM with 2 performances scheduled for 10 am and 6 pm in the HS AuditoriumDecember 20th- Friday• ASPERMONT ISD EARLY RELEASE DAY!Dec 23rd- Monday• STONEWALL COMMISSIONER COURT 9 amDec 23rd - Jan 6 th• ROTAN ISD...

Old Glory News

I just hardly believe that we have not had any bad winter as of today, since it is almost Christmas. Of course, I won't complain since I do not like winter anyway. Always look on the bright side of everything.I suppose everyone is in a fizz and in a hurry to get it all done before Christmas Day.

Be Wary of Winter Heart Attacks

Dear Senior, I’ve heard that people with heart problems need to be extra careful during the winter months because heart attacks are much more common.

Agency seeks $300 million to bolster Medicaid

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking a $300 million transfusion of funds to bolster the state’s Medicaid application process, The Texas Tribune reported.The public health insurance program provides coverage for people or families with limited income, as well as pregnant women...