A TALE OF TWO DISTRICTS:

In a decisive November 5 election, voters cast ballots on significant school bond propositions in Rotan and Aspermont Independent School Districts.

Old Glory News

HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO ALL!I wish the Halloween ghost would bring us some rain— we sure do need it.Beginning the last week in October, time just seems to fly!After this week, all the Halloween decorations will be packed away again, only to possibly reappear next year, depending on the man upstairs.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

October 31st- Thursday• Happy Halloween!November 1 st - Friday• EARLY VOTING ENDS TODAY!November 3 rd - Sunday• FALL BACK! - Daylight Savings Time FINALLY comes to an END!!November 5 th - Tuesday• ELECTION DAY!

YOUR LOCAL CANDIDATES

Q1: What is your vision for improving the academic success and overall student experience at Rotan ISD, and how do you plan to achieve it?My vision for improving academic success and overall student experiences aligns with the current vision and mission statements of Rotan ISD.

Best Pill Boxes and Medication Management Tools

Dear Savvy Dear Senior, Can you recommend some good pill boxes and medication reminding devices? I’ve recently started taking several new prescription medications along with some vitamins I normally take and need to get a pill box that helps me organize them. What can you tell me?

Early voting ends on Friday

Texans who wish to vote early in the Nov. 5 general election have until closing time Friday, Nov. 1 to do so. Secretary of State Jane Nelson is encouraging voters to double-check their precinct numbers and candidate selections before casting their ballots.

Thank You

The family of Dr. Jerry Marshall would like to express their sincere appreciation to the Rotan community for the prayers and acts of kindness expressed to our family over the past several weeks. A special thanks to the Rotan Methodist Church for hosting the wonderful meal and family gathering.

West Texas VA hosts Veterans Day resource fair and recognition event

Big Spring, Texas — The West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) is proud to host a Veterans Day Resource Fair and Recognition Event on November 7, 2024, at the George H. O’Brien, Jr. VA Medical Center from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Hay stocks improve cattle winter feeding outlook

Hay stocks for winter feeding of Texas’ cattle herd are much-improved compared to last year, but the early outlook for cool-season grazing has been dampened by drought, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Stellar Deer Season Expected This Fall

Drought-quenching spring rains and productive habitats have led biologists to predict another year of plentiful opportunities for hunters to fill their bellies and freezers with their harvests.