Shrinking cattle herd could equal high calf, beef prices

The shrinking Texas cattle herd is likely to translate into higher calf and beef prices years beyond a break in the 2022 drought, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. David Anderson, Ph.D.

The History of Us.

James (not his real name; he prefers not to be known for his work off the field) is a college football coach. He knows that in football, you are judged by winning and losing. But in life, character endures. So James focuses on teaching players about their past so they can improve the future.

Get Big or Get Out

“Get big or get out!” These five words—and the mentality that drove them—are single responsible for destroying more local economies than anything else in the last 75 years of American history. This isn’t just a witty slogan.

Local school districts review STAAR scores

The state released preliminary STAAR results to schools across Texas last month, and while more information is being gathered before official results are published in August, as the data comes in, school officials have much to consider while preparing for courses to resume next month.

City of Rotan reports solid finances

Gerald Rogers with James E. Rogers & Co. met with the Rotan City Council earlier this month, presenting the annual financial report, which showed the city to be in excellent financial condition.

First Baptist Church of Aspermont reopens sanctuary after 2020 fire

It has been just over two years since a late-night fire swept through the First Baptist Church of Aspermont and burned its Sanctuary Hall to the foundation, but through lots of hard work and prayer, parishioners will host services in its newly completed sanctuary for the first time this Sunday.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

How can a member of the public get a school board to change a policy? It Needs to Change Dear It Needs to Change, While this question is not an unexpected follow-up to the one posed last week — which asked if, and when, a board can change a policy — this one is not as simple to answer.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

July 31st Members of the First Baptist Church of Aspermont woudl liek to invite you to the first service in the new church building! 10:00am Building open for visiting and viewing - 11:00am Morning Service - “Celebration and Dedication” - NOON There will be a Celebration Meal following the service.

BIG TECH IS STEAMROLLING AMERICA’S NEWSPAPERS

Google and Facebook have enormous economic and political power in society – especially over the news industry. Many ask if they have played a role in the misinformation that erodes our free press and plagues our democracy.