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A boll weevil pheromone trap at the edge of a cotton field. Traps continue to monitor the pest across the Cotton Belt to prevent its reintroduction. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Ray Frisbie)

A boll weevil pheromone trap at the edge of a cotton field. Traps continue to monitor the pest across the Cotton Belt to prevent its reintroduction. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Ray Frisbie)

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Boll weevil eradication most successful pest insect elimination program

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
Boll weevils plagued the cotton industry throughout much of the Cotton Belt for almost a century before entomologists and producers executed one of the most successful pest eradication programs in the U.S. Texas cotton producers have waged a 30-year campaign against the boll weevil.

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PCCA Celebrates 70th Year of Serving Grower-Owners

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
LUBBOCK, TX – (Sept. 19, 2023) – Today, at its 70th Annual Meeting, Lubbock-based Plains Cotton Cooperative Association announced further fiscal year-end distributions to its grower-owners, totaling $8.68 million.
Superintendent Greg Decker looks on as Board President Britt Sipe reads his official resignation letter at the meeting Monday night. (PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT)

Superintendent Greg Decker looks on as Board President Britt Sipe reads his official resignation letter at the meeting Monday night. (PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT)

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Rotan Superintendent announces retirement

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Long-standing Rotan ISD Superintendent Greg Decker surprised trustees and members of the public Monday night, where after a brief closed-door meeting, he announced his formal resignation, effective December 31.

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Rotan City Council adopts budget and prepare to repair streets

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Rotan City Council met late last week, formally adopting the FY 2024 budget while also tying up loose ends from earlier discussions, including hearing the final preparations were underway and workers will soon begin repairing the city’s extensive potholes.
PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

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Stonewall officials agree to expand county cemetery

News Staff
Thursday, September 21, 2023
The Stonewall Commissioners agreed to expand the county’s cemetery grounds last week, which should open up several requested plots, however, details for how the county will proceed, including the possibility of pricing adjustments will be discussed in the weeks to come.
Freshman-Aubrye Conoly, Sophomore- Kenzy Blankenship, Junior-Georgia Fraser, Senior-Hadley McLaury were announced at the end of last week as this year's Aspmeront ISD's Homecoming Queen Nominees. Winner will be announced before the 7:30 pm kick off against the Rule Bobcats this Friday night. (PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ)

Freshman-Aubrye Conoly, Sophomore- Kenzy Blankenship, Junior-Georgia Fraser, Senior-Hadley McLaury were announced at the end of last week as this year's Aspmeront ISD's Homecoming Queen Nominees. Winner will be announced before the 7:30 pm kick off against the Rule Bobcats this Friday night. (PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ)

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Aspermont ISD 2023 presents Homecoming Queen Nominees

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
Aspermont ISD 2023 presents Homecoming Queen Nominees

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
- Tuesday • Old Glory Senior Citizens Dance: at the Old Glory, TX. Community Center: 7 – 10 PM. with a live band and a meal at Break: For more info. call 940-989-2816 or 940-200 0353 September 23rd - Saturday • Old Glory Old Glory Musical: Old Glory Community Center, in Old Glory, TX.

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Beef cattle conference to be held Sept. 19 in Rotan

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Beef Cattle Conference for Nolan and Fisher counties will be held Sept. 19 in Rotan. The conference will be at the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch, 1262 U.S. Highway 180. The event will start with on-site registration at 9:15 a.m.

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Wildlife Field Day set for Friday, October 6

News Staff
Thursday, September 14, 2023
A “Wildlife Field Day” will be held at the Ribelin Ranch in Stonewall County on Friday, October 6 from 9 am to 3:30 pm. The Ribelin Ranch is located 3 miles East of Aspermont, TX towards Stamford on US HWY 380. Dr.