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City workers went literally “below and beyond” — including water crew member Kevin Cryer, who had to dive into the trench to ensure all inflow valves were shut off. After draining the tower, crew members toweled off and resumed checking the more than 2,000 city water meters across the system.

City workers went literally “below and beyond” — including water crew member Kevin Cryer, who had to dive into the trench to ensure all inflow valves were shut off. After draining the tower, crew members toweled off and resumed checking the more than 2,000 city water meters across the system.

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Hidden valves and line break slow start as Rotan drains 75,000 gallon North Tower

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Work has officially moved from the DP&R standpipe to the North Tower as Rotan continues one of its largest water infrastructure investments in more than a decade.
SMHD Board Secretary, Belinda Page listens attentively as the board reviews details of the proposed Swenson Solar Farm tax abatement agreement.

SMHD Board Secretary, Belinda Page listens attentively as the board reviews details of the proposed Swenson Solar Farm tax abatement agreement.

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SWENSON SOLAR DEAL LOCKS IN MILLIONS FOR LOCAL HEALTH CARE

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, September 25, 2025
The Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors approved a 10-year tax abatement agreement with Swenson Solar LLC during its Sept. 16 meeting, securing guaranteed revenue that will begin flowing to the district in 2027.The agreement ties the hospital district to the $700 million solar...
WRA Architects project coordinator Monica Castillo shows Rotan ISD trustees examples of proposed interior finishes during the Sept. 16 board meeting.

WRA Architects project coordinator Monica Castillo shows Rotan ISD trustees examples of proposed interior finishes during the Sept. 16 board meeting.

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WRA Architects present floor plans, finishes, and security upgrades to Rotan Board

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, September 25, 2025
Work is moving ahead on Rotan ISD’s bond-funded renovation project, with trustees receiving their first look at early design renderings during a September 16 presentation by WRA Architects.
Old Glory News

Old Glory News

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Old Glory News

Anita Dozier
Thursday, September 18, 2025
I am sure enjoying the cloudy, cool weather. We were sure hoping we would get a shower of rain, but no such luck. Maybe next time, if we don’t dry up and blow away. lo. Guess we might as well make fun about the drought, we sure can’t do anything about it but pray.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, September 18, 2025
Rotan ISDSeptember 16th• Rotan Aspermont City Council Meeting 6pmSeptember 20th• RotaASPERMONT FIRST ANNUAL FIRST RESPONDERS BENEFIT * The BBQ Meal is at 6:00 PM and the Dance is from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Where: Sons of Hermann Lodge in Old Glory, TX.
ABBOTT LIMITS THC PRODUCTS TO THOSE 21 AND OLDER

ABBOTT LIMITS THC PRODUCTS TO THOSE 21 AND OLDER

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ABBOTT LIMITS THC PRODUCTS TO THOSE 21 AND OLDER

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Thursday, September 18, 2025
GARY BORDERS, TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATIONAfter two special sessions ended without lawmakers agreeing on how to regulate the state’s THC market, Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order restricting the use of products infused with the psychoactive cannabis compound to adults age 21 and older, The...
Pecan harvest is about to begin in parts of the state and will continue into winter. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Pecan harvest is about to begin in parts of the state and will continue into winter. (Laura McKenzie/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Texas pecans near harvest in challenging season

Adam Russell - Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Texas pecan growers are preparing for the 2025 harvest season with a crop outlook that reflects the state’s diversity in weather and geography, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Monte Nesbitt, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension pecan specialist and assistant professor in the Texas...
The 2024 Texas Fish Art Contest first place winner Luke Zhang of Katy for grades 4-6 pictured above. The Texas Fish Art Contest is part of a conservation education program designed to interest youth in fishing by encouraging K-12 students to submit original artwork of any officially designated state fish and an essay or poem about the participant’s fish entry, its habitat or efforts to conserve it.

The 2024 Texas Fish Art Contest first place winner Luke Zhang of Katy for grades 4-6 pictured above. The Texas Fish Art Contest is part of a conservation education program designed to interest youth in fishing by encouraging K-12 students to submit original artwork of any officially designated state fish and an essay or poem about the participant’s fish entry, its habitat or efforts to conserve it.

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Hooked on Art 2026 TEXAS FISH CONTEST Now Open for Entries

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Thursday, September 18, 2025
Now Open for EntriesATHENS - The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) has opened the Texas division of Wildlife Forever’s 2026 Fish Art Contest for entries.The Fish Art Contest will accept entries until Feb. 28, and is part of an international conservation education program designed to foster...

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SB 15 FAILS

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Thursday, September 18, 2025
Senate Bill 15 did not pass during the 2025 legislative session. The proposal focused on how law enforcement agencies in Texas handle complaints against officers. It would have required every agency to keep certain complaint records in a confidential file, often called a G file.