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Pictured are: Tamara Alldredge, Dayton Alldredge, John Fillingim, Ben Carrion, Samuel Helms, Marisa Nowlin, Tucker McWilliams, Emery McWilliams, Scott Nowlin, Adley Gonzalez, Avery Gonzalez, Noah Preston, Cristian Garcia, Josiah Lopez. (Not pictured but appreciated Coach Joe Thomasson ) submitted by Avery Gonzalez

Pictured are: Tamara Alldredge, Dayton Alldredge, John Fillingim, Ben Carrion, Samuel Helms, Marisa Nowlin, Tucker McWilliams, Emery McWilliams, Scott Nowlin, Adley Gonzalez, Avery Gonzalez, Noah Preston, Cristian Garcia, Josiah Lopez. (Not pictured but appreciated Coach Joe Thomasson ) submitted by Avery Gonzalez

Rotan ISD Students Pay Tribute to Veterans on Memorial Day

Saturday, May 25th, members of the Rotan FFA and Rotan Athletics joined together to honor Fisher County Veterans by placing flags on their headstones. We appreciate Scott and Marisa Nowlin organizing and volunteering their time to make this an annual event.

Aspermont City Ends Fiscal Year 2023 with $1 Million Surplus

Aspermont City officials were able to breathe a little easier this week, with auditors delivering the city’s annual financial report on Tuesday, where despite increased expenses resulting from rising economic costs, the city ended FY 2023 with nearly $1 million in surplus.

Sorghum producers battle weather to make a crop

The Texas sorghum crop is experiencing a variety of weather conditions, with too little rain in some areas and too much in others. But overall, the crop is holding steady, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Ronnie Schnell, Ph.D.
SHELBY MARTIN

SHELBY MARTIN

SHELBY MARTIN:

The colorful stickers that once made her notebooks pretty have been replaced with sticky notes. The numbers she once colored to reveal a crayon masterpiece are now part of another language she understands.
CHASITY BENSON

CHASITY BENSON

CHASITY BENSON:

For Chasity Benson, earning the valedictorian spot at the top of her graduating class was a goal among many she had during high school. It was a challenge that once accepted, Benson accomplished like every other goal during her educational career, she worked for it.“I really did.

JUSTIN SHELLEY:

Just about every student has heard the story about the tortoise and the hare, teaching how important persistence and dedication are to the outcome of success.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

- Friday• The Quail Appreciation Day” at the Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch in Fisher County - from 9 am to 3:30 pm. The Rolling Plains Quail Research Ranch is located 19 miles east of Snyder, or 10 miles west of Roby, on US Hwy 180.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

May 20th• Jana Morales May 21st• Carla Thornton May 23rd• Martha Wright May 24th• Joe Thomasson akaMay 25th• Kyndra Cullifer• Dianelle James• Jesse Robinson• Sano Upshaw• Grant Cherry May 27th• Joe Posey
The existing structure, having previously been a medical building, will greatly shorten the time needed to make for upgrades and refurbishments. The new clinic's design and refurbishment plans are being developed in collaboration with the lessor and a team of expert planners and architects. Rehabilitation of the existing structure is expected to commence soon, with the process estimated to take approximately 18 months. The anticipated opening of the clinic is in early 2026

The existing structure, having previously been a medical building, will greatly shorten the time needed to make for upgrades and refurbishments. The new clinic's design and refurbishment plans are being developed in collaboration with the lessor and a team of expert planners and architects. Rehabilitation of the existing structure is expected to commence soon, with the process estimated to take approximately 18 months. The anticipated opening of the clinic is in early 2026

Veterans soon to receive new stateof- the-art health clinic in Abilene

Abilene, Texas — West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) is thrilled to announce the signing of a new lease for a state-of-the-art facility that will house the Abilene Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC).