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Stonewall Hospital Approves ER Entrance Upgrade

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, December 18, 2025
The Stonewall Memorial Hospital District board voted unanimously on Nov. 24, 2025 to replace the gravel and asphalt surface at the emergency room entrance with a concrete pad. Officials said the project will improve patient safety and drainage while supporting a local contractor.
Old Glory News

Old Glory News

Old Glory News

Anita Dozier
Thursday, December 11, 2025
I don’t like this day, it brings back so many sad memories.So many of our precious people got killed in the terrible attack. Those days make me so sad. Some of us went to see the sight and saw the list of names and it just breaks ones heart to think about the families it destroyed.
HOW TO PREPARE YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNTS BEFORE YOU DIE

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNTS BEFORE YOU DIE

HOW TO PREPARE YOUR ONLINE ACCOUNTS BEFORE YOU DIE

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Dear Savvy Senior, I recently had an estate plan drafted, including a will, power of attorney and advance directive, but I’m not sure what to do about all my online accounts – email, banking, and social media.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
• ROTAN City Council MeetingDecember 13th• ROTAN LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE – theme this year is A Charlie Brown Christmas. FREE Booths for Vendors! - 1st,2nd 3rd place prizes for the Best Decorated Entries!
GARY BORDERS, TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

GARY BORDERS, TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS STATE’S REDRAWN CONGRESSIONAL MAP

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to reverse a lower court’s ruling and uphold the mid-decade redrawn congressional map for Texas sent candidates scrambling to file or opt to retire with the filing deadline on Monday, Dec. 8.
Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to lower property taxes as part of his 2026 reelection campaign. His plan includes allowing voters to end property taxes for schools. PHOTO BY CAMILO DIAZ JR. FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to lower property taxes as part of his 2026 reelection campaign. His plan includes allowing voters to end property taxes for schools. PHOTO BY CAMILO DIAZ JR. FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

Gov. Greg Abbott has a sweeping plan to abolish Texas’ school property taxes. Would it work?

By Joshua Fechter - Www.texastribune.org
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Gov. Greg Abbott announced his reelection campaign in November, promising to lower property taxes. His plan covers three areas, which The Texas Tribune is breaking down over a series of articles. This is Part One.
SUE JANE SULLIVAN

SUE JANE SULLIVAN

The gift of traditions

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Having raised one Red Raider and one Aggie, I am enjoying watching my daughters revel in this year’s college football season. Both are living the fan dream.For several years, every Saturday morning in the fall my two girls call each other during ESPN’s College GameDay.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Thursday, December 11, 2025
“I’m thankful for my struggle because without it I wouldn’t have stumbled across my strength.”~ Alex ElleTRANSLATION: Struggle is not just something to survive. It is often the path that reveals what you can actually do.