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The scoreboard at the H Govan Memorial Stadium in Rotan was flattened by the storm that blew in on June 21st.

The scoreboard at the H Govan Memorial Stadium in Rotan was flattened by the storm that blew in on June 21st.

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Rotan ISD rushes to replace storm-flattened scoreboard before season opener

News Staff
Thursday, July 27, 2023
The Rotan ISD Board of Trustees was informed during last week’s meeting of significant damage to the scoreboard at H. Govan Memorial Stadium caused by last month's devastating storm that wreaked havoc on downtown buildings and other structures in the area.
Grant program offers boost as rural fire departments battle recruitment challenges

Grant program offers boost as rural fire departments battle recruitment challenges

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Grant program offers boost as rural fire departments battle recruitment challenges

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Plantersville-Stoneham Volunteer Fire Department sits across from the town’s Baptist church on F.M. 1774 and is otherwise surrounded mostly by pastureland. The community, a quiet railroad town in southern Grimes County, measures its population in the hundreds.

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Prescribed fire grant applications for Texas Plains region now open

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting grant applications for the State Fire Assistance for Mitigation - Plains Prescribed Fire Grant through August 15th, 2023. The grant will provide nearly $92,000 in funding for prescribed burns.
Repair work planned for Roby Ave. in Rotan

Repair work planned for Roby Ave. in Rotan

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Repair work planned for Roby Ave. in Rotan

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Last week, local resident Tanner Park proposed a plan to the Rotan City Council aimed at repairing and rebuilding Roby Ave., which runs along the eastern edge of the City of Rotan. The proposition comes as a response to the deterioration and narrowing of the unpaved street over the years.
Former Collegiate Coach Tommy Brown clinics athletes in Aspermont

Former Collegiate Coach Tommy Brown clinics athletes in Aspermont

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Former Collegiate Coach Tommy Brown clinics athletes in Aspermont

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
Former collegiate coach with nearly 400 wins, Tommy Brown, conducted the much anticipated One Heartbeat clinic over the weekend at Aspermont ISD. The clinic aimed to empower young athletes to strengthen personal resilience and cultivate teamwork.

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Aspermont City Reviews Healthy Finances and Approves EDC/IDC Oversight

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
The Aspermont City Council gathered at City Hall last month to review the city's annual financial report and approved appointments to the EDC/IDC boards on Tuesday, with the goal of maintaining fiscal responsibility and providing necessary oversight during a period of governance stability issues...
Nomadic Newspaper cools off in Michigan!

Nomadic Newspaper cools off in Michigan!

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Nomadic Newspaper cools off in Michigan!

News Staff
Thursday, July 20, 2023
We beat the HEAT!! Roger Julien (formally of Michigan), his wife Mittie (from Old Glory), daughter WandaKay and husband, Jeff Gebben (also from Michigan), all travelled to Grand Haven, MI over the July 4th weekend. The weather was perfect and they had a wonderful visit with family and friends.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

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BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

News Staff
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Please join us in celebrating our Mother's 97th birthday at the Old Glory Community Center on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Come and go from 1pm until 3;30pm. She would love to see you all! Mike, Rita, Susan and Marcie Please no gifts.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
- Sunday • Anita Bladree-Dozier Birthday PARTY!!!! Old Glory Community Center - Come and go from 1 pm until 3:30 pm July 22nd - Sunday • Old Glory Musical: Old Glory Community Center, in Old Glory, TX. Concession Stand opens at 5:00 PM Music starts around 5:30 Till ??? For more info.