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Rotan ISD Puts $7.5M Bond Back on the Ballot and Retakes Ethics 101

Jeff Hurt I

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Rotan ISD held its regular meeting later than usual last week, hoping to provide the public with as much time as possible to weigh in on the proposed bond as well as hearing ethical guidelines from legal counsel before calling for the May election.

How Much Do You Have to Make to File Taxes in 2025?

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How Much Do You Have to Make to File Taxes in 2025?

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

Dear Senior, What can you tell me about the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? My earned income stopped when I retired last March, so I’m wondering if I need to file a tax return this year.

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Online Power Outage Trackers Now Required by the Public Utility Commission of Texas

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas – Electric utilities that deliver power to retail electric customers in Texas are now required to maintain an online electric outage tracker that provides detailed information about power outages in both English and Spanish.

Old Glory News

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Old Glory News

Anita Dozier

Thursday, February 20, 2025

Brrrr--I don't like this cold weather, I can't get anything done, except to stay close to the fire and stay warm. I will be glad when winter is over for another year. I will not gripe when summer gets here, just so we have enough rain.I suppose everyone had a lovely Valentine day.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

February 22nd• THE OLD GLORY TEXAS COMMUNITY CENTER SR. CITIZENS Saturday Night Musical: 5:00 until ? Concession Stand opens at 5:00 with the Music starting at 5:30 For more info.

Lawmaker calls for probe into $95 million lottery jackpot

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Lawmaker calls for probe into $95 million lottery jackpot

Gary Borders, Texas Press Association

Thursday, February 20, 2025

The Texas Lottery Commission and its former director are under scrutiny after they allegedly helped a single entity win a $95 million Lotto Texas Jackpot, the Houston Chronicle reported.

VOICES of VALOR

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VOICES of VALOR

Ja Robinson,

Thursday, February 20, 2025

I spent two years in Vietnam, I'm not really sure what for.The government declared it necessary That we participate in that war.'The Communists,' you all declared Are knocking at freedom's door, And freedom's not worth anything If it's not worth fighting for.So start the draft and pack your bags.

The Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory urges producers to watch for signs of Q fever during the birthing season in sheep and goats. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Managing Q fever outbreaks this spring

Laura Muntean - Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/

Thursday, February 20, 2025

As warmer weather approaches, many livestock producers across the state are set to begin preparations for birthing season for several ruminant species.

Find your Peru

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Find your Peru

Sue Jane Sullivan

Thursday, February 20, 2025

A mother of a former student caught me in the hall this week between classes.Becky lit up, excited to tell me about one of her sons who had just told her he and another former student were embarking on a nine-day trip to Peru.

Marshall, Keifer Corporal - Marines • WWII Courtesy Photo

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VOICES OF VETERANS: Corporal Keifer Marshall Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Marine Corps During the Battle of Iwo Jima

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Thursday, February 20, 2025

AUSTIN — Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program.