Rotan ISD looks to curb absenteeism next year

The Rotan ISD Board of Trustees met in June where they approved amendments to the student handbook in the hopes of reducing attendance issues that officials say border on truancy.

Fisher Commissioners approve Sheriff’s funding but decline local bill

During its June meeting, the Fisher County Commissioners approved additional funding for the sheriff’s department while declining to pay invoices from a local caliche pit for unknown reasons.

Dual structure fires cause devastation in Fisher County

Fisher County Emergency Response personnel were dispatched to the scene of two fires that started around 6 p.m. on Tuesday, and with divided crews and limited water sources, firefighters were unable to save the home of one Fisher County resident.

Stonewall County wraps up difficult, but positive fiscal year

The Stonewall County Commissioners received its annual financial report at the end of June, hearing that challenging budget cuts and difficult decisions made during 2021 resulted in the county wrapping up the year with a positive shift in its net position.

Rotan July 4th softball tournament 1st & 2nd Place

1st Place Young Legends. Back Row: Johnny Sanchez, Brady Etheredge, Carlos Nevarez, Michael Monsey, Jay Carrion. Front Row: Abby Felan, Dylan Lujan, Zac Flores, Zoe Flores, Brandon Hampton, Melisa Carrion. 2nd Place CC Bombers.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

''No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite." ~ Nelson Mandela

Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Natural Disasters

Physical loss loans can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses.

High temperatures take toll on Texas crops

The high temperatures crops experienced over recent weeks across much of the state could translate into lower yields for producers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research expert. Lee Tarpley, Ph.D.

Police question suspects in Rotan ISD vandalism case

After being notified of vandalism at the Rotan ISD Gymnasium, the Fisher County Sheriff’s Department questioned several students identified as suspects, and officials said while the investigation is ongoing, the charge associated with the crime is severe.