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In this week’s edition of the ShortCut; controversy continues to swirl in Fisher County after sheriff-elect Simon Wade was declared ineligible to take office due to a licensing issue. With the sheriff’s position now vacant, the Fisher County commissioners will have to appoint a replacement while current sheriff Tom Pohlman remains in charge until January.

Meanwhile, local school boards are seeing leadership changes. At Roby CISD, newly elected trustees Brent Whitfield and Danny Carrion were sworn in, and outgoing board president Chris Estes was honored for his service. The board also elected new leadership, with Kevin Kelly taking over as president. Rotan ISD, after swearing in new trustees, re-elected Britt Sipe as board president and welcomed two new members to their ranks.

Finally, in an editorial, Jeff Hurt takes a closer look at the political tension brewing in Fisher County, with a mix of humor and insight into the challenges local leaders face heading into 2025. It's a busy week in local news, and we’ve got all the details for you.

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In this episode of the shortcut, we dive into the 2024 election, where Fisher County faces political shifts with the appointment of Morgan Brooks as County Attorney after a surprising vacancy, and the mixed results of school bond proposals in Aspermont and Rotan ISDs. We also explore the ongoing legal drama surrounding newly-elected Sheriff Simon Wade, whose eligibility to take office is once again in question. Plus, don’t miss DMC editor Jeff Hurt’s latest editorial, where he offers his sharp, humorous take on the chaos of local elections and what it all means for the future.

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In this week's edition of The Shortcut, the Stonewall Memorial Hospital District is working to resolve their portion of the over $112,000 in IRS-related tax debt tied to the county's ambulance service, with efforts underway to ensure future compliance. In other news, Engie Renewables met with Stonewall County officials to discuss plans for a 600 MW solar farm, potentially operational by 2027. The Rotan City Council also took a significant step in its citywide cleanup effort, approving the removal of its first dilapidated structure. Additionally, we’ve got key editorial reflections and updates on local high school football action.