Alternative crops offer producers diversification and late-planting options

Across Texas, alternative or nontraditional crops continue to find a significant role in many farming operations because they offer crop diversification or an additional opportunity for late-season planting after failed crops.

Rotan Goes Big forAmerica’s 250th with Cars, Cookouts, and Fireworks

Come the first weekend in July, downtown Rotan will be anything but quiet. Old engines will be parked along Main Street, kids will have watermelon on their chins, and the smell of funnel cakes and grilled sausage will carry down the block well into the evening.

Rotan Animal Control Fence Moves Closer to Construction

The long-delayed perimeter fence at Rotan’s animal control facility appears to be one step closer to construction after city officials received word that Fisher County commissioners may soon transfer previously approved funding directly to the city.

ASPERMONT DENIES WATER SALES TO FUTURE RV PARKS

Council cites water allotment concerns after residents question safety, enforcement and long-term impact of worker housing.

Stonewall County Eyes Possible Attorney Appointment

Dallas attorney James Payne appeared before the Stonewall County Commissioners Court on June 22 to express interest in becoming county attorney, giving officials a possible permanent path forward after months of temporary arrangements following the death of County Attorney Riley Branch.

Old Glory News

Sure have enjoyed the cloudy, cooler weather. Would it not be nice if the weather would stay like this through July and August. Guess we can dream about things, even if we know it is not going to happen. Students find a lot of things to do in the summer time.

HOW TO USE AI SAFELY AND PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS

Dear Savvy Senior, I keep hearing about AI in the news and how it’s being used in scams. I’m not very tech savvy and find it confusing. What should I know to protect myself? --Cautious SeniorDear Cautious, You’re not alone. Many older adults are asking the same question.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

• Stonewall Commissioner Court Public Hearing & Meeting 9am• Fisher County Hosptal Board meeting 5pm• Aspermont ISD Board Meeting 6:30pm June29th• Fisher County Hosptal Board meeting 5pmJune 23rdDonate Blood - SAVE A LIFE - Hendrick Regional Blood Center will be at Fisher Couty Hospital District...

POWER, WATER, AND SCHOOLS: FIVE STATE ACTIONS WITH LOCAL STAKES

Five state actions this summer carry deadlines or consequences that reach into rural West Texas, and the first one is already in the ground here at home.