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Big Country Electric Co-op announces 2024 Youth Tour Contest

Sarah Mclen

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Big Country Electric Cooperative (BCEC) requests your help spreading word amongst your students about the Governmentin- Action Youth Tour, an all-expenses paid trip to the nation’s Capitol. BCEC will send three local students on the Youth Tour, scheduled for June 16-24, 2024.

SMHD CEO's plan approved to help citizens battle rising health care costs

News Staff

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Stonewall Memorial Hospital District CEO Michael Moorhead has been working to aid the community with the rising cost of healthcare, and with the recently proposed revisions, hospital directors unanimously approved his proposed plan late last month.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff

Thursday, October 26, 2023

- Saturday • Old Glory Musical: Old Glory Community Center, Concession Stand opens at 5:00 PM Music starts around 5:30 Till ??? - For more info. call 940-989-2816 or 940-200-0353 • Rotan ISD Fall Fest 6pm - 8pm downtown Rotan. Fun for the Whole Family! Music, Games, Music & Food!

Old Glory News

News Staff

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Today is such a pleasant day weather wise, nice and cool and cloudy. Maybe it'll rain, as we really need a nice rain. Seems everyone is so busy going to all the ball games, sports is a great time for everyone to visit and enjoy the games together.

“Sight Night” places focus on giving this Halloween

News Staff

Thursday, October 26, 2023

[Fisher County, Texas] – This Halloween – or Sight Night – Fisher County Lions are scaring up used eyewear.

Aspermont ISD graduate and current TSTC student Mario Lopez stops to take a break on his job at United Ag & Turf located in Rotan. PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

TSTC Diesel Equipment Technology student and Aspermont native Mario Hernandez stresses tractor safety

Ben Barkley |

Thursday, October 26, 2023

(SWEETWATER, Texas) - Many West Texas cotton farmers are either harvesting their crops or stripping their fields in preparation for the next planting cycle.

This often-photographed structure has stood near Rotan's center, distributing water to hundreds of residents for around 100 years, but as it continues to deteriorate, it could be more expensive to restore the aging tower than to replace it. PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

Rotan’s 100-year-old water tower

News Staff

Thursday, October 26, 2023

The Rotan City Council met earlier this month, where questions were raised about the city’s water towers and the plan for repairing the deteriorating structures.

Trashy transitions in Aspermont

News Staff

Thursday, October 26, 2023

Aspermont city officials have been working through logistical issues and complaints from the public during the transition in waste management companies. However, problems are expected to be shortlived, with service returning to normal in the weeks to come.

GPS proposal for Stonewall County tower

News Staff

Thursday, October 26, 2023

The Stonewall Commissioners reviewed an initial proposal earlier this week from United Ag & Turf, requesting the county consider allowing the installation of an RTK transmitter on the county’s communication tower, which could benefit local farmers.

Repairs to Stonewall County Library and Activity Center officially complete

Jeff Hurt I

Thursday, October 26, 2023

The Stonewall County Court approved the final invoice for the foundation repair work at the county’s library and community center. While the work has taken longer and more expensive than originally anticipated, officials report the county’s finances remain solid.