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Aspermont School Lands Free HVAC Tune-Ups from AEP Texas

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, September 26, 2024
After Spending $115K on Repairs, AISD Embraces No-Cost Maintenance to Cut Energy Use by 20%The Aspermont Board of Trustees recently approved a service agreement for a preventative maintenance schedule for the district’s HVAC system.
Old Glory News

Old Glory News

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Old Glory News

Anita Dozier
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Well, the cool weather did not stay with us for long, it sure got hot again. The moisture that we got is fast disappearing and we need another nice rain. Next Sunday, (Sept. 22) Autumn begins, and surely we will be having some cooler weather.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
- Monday• Stonewall Commissioiner Court 9amSeptember 30th- Monday• Rotan City Council Meeting 7 amOctober1 st- Tuesday• The Fisher County Historical Commission invites the community to hear our guest speaker, Don McCormick, owner of McCormick Products of Texas, on Tuesday, October 1, at 6:00 pm, at...
How to Assess What You Need in a Walker

How to Assess What You Need in a Walker

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How to Assess What You Need in a Walker

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you give me some tips on choosing an appropriate walker for my elderly father? He has some balance issues along with arthritis in his hips and could use a little more help than a cane provides.
Border Patrol faulted in Uvalde school shooting

Border Patrol faulted in Uvalde school shooting

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Border Patrol faulted in Uvalde school shooting

Gary Borders, Texas Press Association
Thursday, September 19, 2024
A 200-page report from the Department of Homeland Security faulted U.S. Border Patrol agents who rushed to the Uvalde school shooting in 2022, concluding they “failed to establish command and had inadequate training” in one of the deadliest classroom attacks, The Dallas Morning News reported.

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Aspermont ISD Guardians of Safety:

News Staff
Thursday, September 19, 2024
On Monday, the Aspermont ISD Board of Trustees adopted a policy that establishes a safety program, which will allow for multiple school personnel to be armed during school hours.
Gerald Rogers, representing James E. Rogers & Company reviewed year-end finances with the Rotan City Council last week, warning officials that the city's healthy fund balance would not sustain operational losses unless measures were taken to reduce costs.

Gerald Rogers, representing James E. Rogers & Company reviewed year-end finances with the Rotan City Council last week, warning officials that the city's healthy fund balance would not sustain operational losses unless measures were taken to reduce costs.

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Rotan’s Water and Sewer Operations Show Significant Financial Shortfall

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Audit Reveals $440K Deficit Despite Strong Overall Financial PositionThe Rotan City Council members met late last week where among other city business, Officials reviewed the 2023’s financial report, where auditors expressed continued concerns for the significant losses within the city’s water and...

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IRS Debt Forces Aspermont to Cut Deputy Funding and Adjust Budget

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, September 19, 2024
After being notified the City of Aspermont shared responsibility for repaying the IRS an estimated $110,000 related to EMS services, the council agreed to withdraw funds earmarked for county law enforcement contributions to cover the unanticipated expenses.
Shyanne Gaspar & Jose Garza were crowned last Friday night during the Homecoming football game halftime show PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

Shyanne Gaspar & Jose Garza were crowned last Friday night during the Homecoming football game halftime show PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

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2024 Rotan Homecoming King & Queen Crowned

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
Shyanne Gaspar & Jose Garza were crowned last Friday night during the Homecoming football game halftime show.