top of page

ROBERTSON COUNTY
Vol.139 • ISSUE 48
Website Updated Thursday
November 27, 2025
News
Then again, I could be wrong


The Penny just ran out of luck
Collector's could see an increase in value. The United States has officially ended production of the penny, closing more than 230 years of circulation for the one-cent coin that once played a central role in daily commerce but has now become a costly and impractical relic. The final pennies were struck Wednesday at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, bringing to an end a denomination introduced in 1793. Once capable of purchasing basic goods such as a biscuit or piece of candy, th
Dennis Phillips
10 hours ago2 min read
Publishing the Registered Sex Offenders
About six weeks ago, I proposed adding a new feature to this newspaper: a clear, accessible listing of registered sex offenders living in and around Robertson County. The idea was simple, but important. Yes, most people can go online to the Texas Department of Public Safety website and search the statewide registry. But the reality is that many in our community either do not know how, do not have the access, or never think to check. Newspapers—especially community newspapers—
Dennis Phillips
Nov 203 min read


I Was Once Accused...
As a local newspaper publisher, I’ve been accused by entire political parties and by individual candidates. I’ve been told I promote one person more than another, or that I’m targeting someone unfairly. It’s a good thing I’ve developed a thick skin over the years—and an even stronger sense of forgiveness—because these accusations come with the territory of running a community paper. I’m also an American. That means I have the same rights as every other American citizen to exp
Dennis Phillips
Nov 73 min read


Gen Xers Are a Tough Bunch of Cookies
With almost 175k Subscribers on YouTube, The Real Slim Sherri is a YouTube streamer that is now on tour that has been named the “Gen X Takeover.” Sherri has taken the Gen X rhetoric to a new stage, a live stage as a comedian and has audiences rolling in the isles. I do wonder if she has a garden hose on stage or uses bottled water. Promo Photo | Robertson County News I’m part of Generation X, and if you spend any time on social media, you know exactly what that means. Our gre
Dennis Phillips
Oct 203 min read

bottom of page
