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The Oliver family-(l-r) Hunter, Laura, James and Justin

James Oliver to assume RISD superintendent duties February 1st

Thu, 01/14/2021 - 5:00am

RISD will soon be welcoming its new superintendent, James Oliver, on February 1st of the 2021 semester. I went to meet Mr. Oliver at the Meet and Greet held at the Gilmer Memorial Library last Wednesday, where he agreed to a feature in the Texas Mohair Weekly. We wanted to ask him a few questions about his background, as well as his interests, so that the Rocksprings community could get to know their newest administrator/educator on a more personal level.

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Virgil Epperson named to South Plains College Fall 2020 Deans List

Thu, 01/14/2021 - 5:00am

LEVELLAND, TX (01/06/2021)-- Virgil Epperson, of Rocksprings (78880) was named to the South Plains College Fall 2020 Deans List.

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City Council addresses Animal Control Ordinance

Thu, 01/14/2021 - 5:00am

The City of Rocksprings held a regular meeting Monday evening. Mayor LaWanda Goller and Councilmembers Andrew Barnebey, Emma Barnebey, Ray Franco and Homer Jimenez were present while Sharron Croft was absent. Public Works Director (PWD) Rudy Ramirez was in attendance as was City Secretary Ruby Sanchez.

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Edwards County Judge Souli Shanklin congratulates new County Commissioner Precint 1-Marty Graham after being sworn in Jan. 4, 2021. Graham replaces Commissioner William Epperson, who served in that position for the last 8 years but chose not to seek reelection.

Healthcare clinic hopeful to open Tues.

Thu, 01/14/2021 - 5:00am

Edwards County Commissioners held regular court this past Tuesday morning. Judge Souli Shanklin and Commissioners Matt Fry, Lee Sweeten and Marty Graham were present while Commissioner Kenneth Reed was absent. Judge Shanklin began the Pledge of Allegiance and was recited by all followed by Commissioner Fry leading all in prayer. Prior minutes were approved, and the Burn Ban will remain lifted until the need to be reinstated arises.

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Fidel Moreno elected new County Fire Chief

Thu, 01/14/2021 - 5:00am

Rocksprings Edwards County Volunteer Fire Department did respond to several calls during the holiday due to cold, wet, ice and snow covered roads. Made for a busy couple of days!

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James Oliver to assume RISD superintendent duties February 1st

Virgil Epperson named to South Plains College Fall 2020 Deans List

City Council addresses Animal Control Ordinance

Healthcare clinic hopeful to open Tues.

Fidel Moreno elected new County Fire Chief

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