Rotan ISD trustees debate calling for potentional bond election

The Rotan ISD Board of Trustees met with tax experts and legal counsel with the Fisher County Appraisal District on Monday, leaving officials just one week left to consider the financial impacts associated with a potential bond.

84-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED FOR SHOOTING DOG

Jim Bynum (84) from Rotan was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 6 after shooting and killing a dog that he encountered while walking his neighborhood. Following the report of the shooting, Fisher County Deputies arrested Bynum on charges of Cruelty to Non-livestock animals and resisting arrest.

Teleology’s True Tale Two

We have made the statement over the last several weeks that if we are to engage the Bible skeptics of the world in a discussion about the being and nature of God, then one place we can find common ground from which to have that conversation is by looking at the world around us.

Rio Grande Valley agriculture faces water uncertainty

Recent rains in South Texas helped agricultural production in the short term but did little to address the long-term outlook for irrigation water supplies in a region critical to the U.S. food supply.

School Days Ahead!

Davis Winter -- daughter of Jenny & Mike Winter of Peackok -- picked up a few last-minute school supplies earlier this week just in time for the first day of school. August 14 is the First Day of School for Aspermont ISD and Rotan ISD students. Roby CISD starts on August 17.

Fisher County Jail once again on the chopping block in proposed budget

JEFF HURT IFisher County officials will likely have much to discuss during the upcoming budget discussions as Judge Holt’s proposed budget includes major cuts in county law enforcement that redistribute significant funds and generate a substantial surplus at year’s end.

SCHOOLS BONDS

DOUBLE MOUNTAIN CHRONICLEThe Aspermont ISD Board of Trustees spoke with representatives from Gallagher Construction on Monday, where trustees reviewed potential costs as well as discussed potential strategies for presenting a bond election to the taxpayers.

Rotan ISD considers new $6M Bond

DOUBLE MOUNTAIN CHRONICLEThe Rotan ISD Board of Trustees met for a budget workshop on Monday, where officials heard updated tax figures, which could fund a roughly $6 million bond divided between multiple propositions should trustees call for a bond election by August 19.

Stonewall County dodges tax hike despite revenue dip

DOUBLE MOUNTAIN CHRONICLEWhile Stonewall County officials have been estimating budget calculations for several weeks, with certified values coming in from appraisal districts late last month, Judge Moorhead proposed only minor changes with no tax increase.

Old Glory News

Oh my, it is still hot and dry and no rain in sight. Folks let us pray for rain.The cotton is looking pretty, but it needs water, saw some blooms on the cotton already.We had a good musical last night. Love that good ole country music. The musicians played some good songs.