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The City of Rotan’s aging animal control truck, a high-mileage diesel that has been plagued with mechanical problems, will soon be replaced after the city council approved the purchase of a new 2026 model to support the growing animal control program. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

The City of Rotan’s aging animal control truck, a high-mileage diesel that has been plagued with mechanical problems, will soon be replaced after the city council approved the purchase of a new 2026 model to support the growing animal control program. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

KENNELS READY, WHEELS COMING

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Repeat offenders flagged as court logs 13 recent cases tied to roaming dogs and missing rabies shots.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
• STONEWALL COUNTY HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA! 10 am – 2pm Home for the Holidays Market – Local vendors, homemade goodies, gifts, games, food, and fun for the whole family! * 6:15ish begins the Christmas Parade with this years theme Old Fashioned/Vintage (Parade Line-Up is at 5:30 p.m.
WHAT ARE THE EARLY SIGNS OF

WHAT ARE THE EARLY SIGNS OF

WHAT ARE THE EARLY SIGNS OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE?

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the early signs of Parkinson’s disease? My husband was recently diagnosed after noticing a slight thumb tremor but we’re wondering if we missed any other early warning signs.
LORA WHITSELL “I’m thankful for everything. I have a wonderful life, a wonderful job, a wonderful spouse. It couldn’t be any better.”

LORA WHITSELL “I’m thankful for everything. I have a wonderful life, a wonderful job, a wonderful spouse. It couldn’t be any better.”

Old Glory News

Anita Dozier
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Praise the Lord, we got an inch of rain and it fell so nicely. We were really dry here and needed the moisture so much. The sky is covered with clouds at present, so we will probably get some more rain. Some of the clouds look very dark, hope we don’t get a storm, just rain.
JAMES “COTTON” HOGUE “My family… my Christian brothers… really good friends… my job… this beautiful weather.”

JAMES “COTTON” HOGUE “My family… my Christian brothers… really good friends… my job… this beautiful weather.”

JAMES “COTTON”

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Brimley: “I’m thankful for food and my home, whole family.”Justin: “I’m thankful for being alive and God spared my life five years ago.”
MICHAEL MOORHEAD “I am thankful for my family, my wife, my kids, my grandkids, and this hospital, and all of our staff we have. We have a great bunch.”

MICHAEL MOORHEAD “I am thankful for my family, my wife, my kids, my grandkids, and this hospital, and all of our staff we have. We have a great bunch.”

MICHAEL MOORHEAD

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
First, I will get the turkey at Allsups. It will weigh 5lbs. Then, cut the tail off, and put water & chocolate inside. I will cook it on the fire at 9 degrees for 6 minutes. Lastly, I will eat it with chocolate, cookies, and tacos at my house. -First, I will get the turkey at a food store.
JONATHAN SMITH “I’m actually thankful for my staff… I run 19 stores for Dollar General… I have some great managers… I’m grateful that they’re here and doing what they do.”

JONATHAN SMITH “I’m actually thankful for my staff… I run 19 stores for Dollar General… I have some great managers… I’m grateful that they’re here and doing what they do.”

ROBY ISD HOW TO COOK A TURKEY

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
I am Thankful for: My family. lam also thankful for my food.And last but not least is sleep. -I am Thankful for: The love I get all the time.Also I’m thankful for my pets,family, and friends. Lastly I’m thankful for the Lord.