Second Stage of Crop Disaster Assistance for Farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) announced today the opening of applications for Stage Two of the Supplemental Disaster Recovery Program (SDRP).

Rotan ISD details bullying protocols, training, and reporting tools

In response to community concerns shared with administrators, Rotan ISD board members received a full report during last week’s meeting on the district’s bullying prevention practices, outlining how staff are trained, how incidents are investigated, and how reports are handled on both campuses.

DENNIS RESIGNS COUNCIL SEAT, PLANS COUNTY RUN

Rotan City Councilwoman Joy Dennis announced her resignation during last week’s city council meeting, bringing an end to her service on the council that began in 2022. The decision, she told fellow officials, comes as she prepares to run for a county office in the upcoming election cycle.

ROTAN’S SOUTH TOWER BEGINS AS CITY EYES END TO BOIL‑WATER NOTICE

Work on the city’s aging South Tower began this week, marking the start of the most delicate phase of the three-tower rehabilitation project.

Old Glory News

Well, today may be the day for our first frost of the year, and I think it is really time for one. Sure wish we could get a nice rain — it is sure getting dry.Looks as though football is about to end for another year. I like basketball more than football anyway. As they say, “to each its own.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

• Under the Stars MOVIE NIGHT at Hickman’s Restaurant! 6:30 p.m. weather permitting. Make sure to come early to grab your snacks and anything you might need. Weather forecast 75 degrees – Bring your lawn chairs, sleeping bags, picnic blankets, etc.

VOTERS APPROVE ALL 17 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS

Texas voters approved all 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot last week, the Houston Chronicle reported. Those included measures to raise the homestead exemption and reduce property taxes for businesses, and to provide $1 billion annually for a statewide water fund.

Amarillo’s Ukraine Bakery

Glenda Moore of Amarillo went to Ukraine on a mission trip in 2013.“I just fell in love with the people,” she says, “especially the children over there.

Faces & Places

“You’ll learn, as you get older, that rules are made to be broken. Be bold enough to live life on your terms, and never, ever apologize for it. Go against the grain, refuse to conform, take the road less traveled instead of the well-beaten path.