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Texas cotton producers face early drought concerns and shifting market conditions heading into the 2026 planting season. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas cotton producers face early drought concerns and shifting market conditions heading into the 2026 planting season. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

TEXAS DROUGHT, SHIFTING MARKETS SHAPE 2026 CROP OUTLOOK

Karn Dhingra Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Texas row crop producers are heading into planting season amid early weather uncertainty, shifting price relationships in major commodities, and ongoing economic pressure from high input costs, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists.

RV PARKS VS. WATER REALITY

Jeff Hurt
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Aspermont City Council engaged in early discussions last month, focusing on whether the city can support additional RV park development or expansion, tabling further talks after hearing how those projects might affect the city water supply.
Roby CISD trustees voted 4 - 1 to amend the district’s hair policy earlier this month, with board member Danny Carrion voting in opposition, preferring to have a closer examination of the dress code this summer, ^jeffhurt

Roby CISD trustees voted 4 - 1 to amend the district’s hair policy earlier this month, with board member Danny Carrion voting in opposition, preferring to have a closer examination of the dress code this summer, ^jeffhurt

CROWN Act Complaint Forces Roby Dress-Code Fix

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, February 5, 2026
Roby CISD trustees voted 4-1 on Jan. 12 to amend the district’s 2025-26 dress code after a Texas Education Agency investigation finding that the student handbook’s hair regulations did not comply with state law.
ELI SEPEDA

ELI SEPEDA

ELI SEPEDA

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
My name is Eli Sepeda, and I am announcing my candidacy for Fisher County Justice of the Peace.Fisher County has been my home for all but one year of my life. I was born in Rotan, attended school there, and graduated in 1980. In 1985,1 moved to Roby to help establish a mission church.
Norma Cave’s Porch Popsicle Might Win the Winter of ’26

Norma Cave’s Porch Popsicle Might Win the Winter of ’26

Norma Cave’s Porch Popsicle Might Win the Winter of ’26

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
This morning we got a call from Norma Cave with a report that sounded too wild not to check out: a massive icicle hanging off her front porch. Now that is a weather update you can’t get from an app.Norma told us it’s the biggest icicle she’s ever seen. Not “pretty big.”Not “kinda long.
Old Glory News

Old Glory News

Old Glory News

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Oh my, it is so cold and icy, I hope all is well for everyone. Every thing is shut down, so it is time to stay inside and I hope there are no accidents, but in weather like this there is always accidents.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
• If you or anyone you know is needing help with SNAP application assistance, we will have a Social Services Coordinator at the Rotan Community Center from 9 AM-3 PM. They will be here to help with the application process & uploading documents that are needed & any other questions you may have!

HOW TO TURN DOWN THE VOLUME ON TINNITUS

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
There are even new innovations like the FDA approved device Lenire (lenire.com) that uses electrical stimulation of the tongue to alleviate symptoms.There are also certain medications that may help.

Faces & Places

Meg Gruben
Thursday, January 29, 2026
“You have taught me that the view from the mountain is beautiful, but not to forget the wild flowers in the valley.” ~Hannah Hall I’m cooped up like thousands of other people under this catastrophic winter freeze. Whoever heard of a temperature of -6 degrees in Texas?