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Rotan City Council Candidates Q & A

Rotan City Council Candidates Q & A

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Rotan City Council Candidates Q & A

News Staff
Thursday, October 27, 2022
1. Why should the voters elect you to be on the Rotan City Council? I will be willing to speak up on things that citizens of Rotan are complaining about to the city and not take a backseat.
Home Sharing: A Growing Trend Among Baby Boomers

Home Sharing: A Growing Trend Among Baby Boomers

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Home Sharing: A Growing Trend Among Baby Boomers

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
Dear Savvy Senior, I saw a news segment on television a few months ago about home sharing programs for seniors and would like to learn more. I’m 68, divorced, and am interested in renting out a room in my house to help make ends meet. What can you tell me?

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Aspermont ISD welcomes new board member

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
The Aspermont ISD Board of Trustees swore in its newest member on Monday, before getting down to business. The board welcomed Trace Myers, who will replace former AISD Board President Jared Bell who resigned some months ago due to conflicting duties.
Aspermont resident Marcia Duggan speaks to council members on behalf of the more than a dozen concerned citizens during Tuesday's meeting.

Aspermont resident Marcia Duggan speaks to council members on behalf of the more than a dozen concerned citizens during Tuesday's meeting.

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Citizens concerned with who’s watching Aspermont

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Several residents turned out on Tuesday to both show support for the Aspermont City Council’s efforts while also expressing concerns about the safety of their neighborhoods, requesting council members consider reviving the nightwatchmen position.

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Early voting begins Monday

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Early voting for the March General Election begins on Monday, and although many local races were determined in the primary, with contested races in Fisher County along with state and national races, both Democrats and Republicans still have numerous battles before the November 8 Election.
Fisher County Hospital District administrators, medical staff and board directors officially broke ground Monday morning beginning approximately 270 days to construct the district's much-anticipated rural health clinic.

Fisher County Hospital District administrators, medical staff and board directors officially broke ground Monday morning beginning approximately 270 days to construct the district's much-anticipated rural health clinic.

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Rural Clinic construction underway

News Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2022
In a groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, representatives of the Fisher County Hospital District and project partners sunk their golden shovels into the soil, moistened by rare 2022 Texas rainfall, officially beginning the construction of the district’s new rural health clinic.
Texans urged to get flu shot

Texans urged to get flu shot

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Texans urged to get flu shot

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Flu season is underway, and health officials are urging Texans to get their vaccinations as soon as possible, since it takes about two weeks for the shot to take effect.

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Texas pumpkin yields down, demand sky high

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Texas pumpkin producers experienced a second sub-par season in a row, as drought conditions led to fewer management issues, but lower yields, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. However, lower yields were translating into higher prices and demand.
Construction is nearing completion at the Rotan Gymnasium and Cafeteria as workers pour concrete for parking places.

Construction is nearing completion at the Rotan Gymnasium and Cafeteria as workers pour concrete for parking places.

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Rotan ISD construction nears completion

News Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2022
Rotan ISD Superintendent Greg Decker informed trustees and members of the public on Monday that based on the reports from contractors, the construction project is almost 75% completed and retains nearly $5 million of the original bond funds to finish the work.