As students head back to school, the Texas Education Agency has released its 2026 A–F accountability ratings, with Hansford and Sherman County schools posting largely...

Three cities in the Reporter-Statesman and Sherman County Gazette coverage area have received determination letters from the Texas Attorney General’s Office over compliance...

This month we recognize  a dedicated and compassionate community volunteer who generously gives her time, energy and heart to helping others. Her...

This September, a new Texas law takes effect that recognizes a commonsense principle: when people own a product, they should have access to the information and tools needed...

Spearman's Economic Development Corporation board voted 6-0 on June 25 to separate from a shared executive director arrangement with the Spearman...

There are moments in a small town that everyone remembers. The first state championship. The first valedictorian from your family. The first time...

Press ReleaseThe Spearman ISD Board of Trustees has named Ms. Ronni LeeAnn McGraw as the lone finalist for Superintendent of Schools, following a...

By Suzanne Bellsnyder, EditorSeveral Spearman High School students addressed the Spearman ISD Board of Trustees during the public comment portion...

SPEARMAN — A Spearman ISD van carrying students was involved in a two-vehicle crash Friday afternoon in Erath County near the community of...

When the debate over school vouchers dominated the Texas Capitol, Texans were told vouchers were the answer to failing schools. We were told they...

By Suzanne Bellsnyder, EditorThere are moments in a small town that feel bigger than football. Bigger than Friday nights. Bigger than wins and...

Billy Jack Strawn, 82, of Spearman, Texas passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 in Spearman.A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, March 10,...

Richey Glen Thompson ,75, was born on February 20, 1951, in Snyder, Texas to Joe and Maxine Thompson.  He went to be with his Lord and Savior on...

In December, a federal judge in the Western District of Texas issued preliminary injunctions blocking enforcement of the Texas App Store Accountability Act, preventing the...