Rotan sells properties in cleanup project

The Rotan City Council approved the sale of several properties last week in a split vote. The sale was part of a citywide cleanup effort the council began two years ago, and while the council majority carried the vote, there was hesitancy with other council members about the purchasers’ motivations.

Winter vegetable crops performing well amid high demand

Winter vegetable crops were performing well in the Rio Grande Valley, and high demand and decent prices are making for a good start to 2022, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Juan Anciso, Ph.D.

Market concerns equal good commodity crop prices

Commodity crop prices continue to remain strong across the board as weather and geopolitical concerns add volatility to markets, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Mark Welch, Ph.D.

OVEN RISOTTO WITH CRISPY ROASTED MUSHROOMS

1 lb. mixed wild, shiitake, and/or crimini mushrooms, broken into pieces or sliced 1/4" thick (about 4 cups) 3 garlic cloves, peeled, thinly sliced 6 thyme sprigs 1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling 1 3/4 tsp.

Happy Birthday

Feb. 3 rd • Lauren Castancio Feb. 4 th • Nick Dickson (Roby) • Pecos Nowlin (Rotan) Feb. 5 th • Brenda McCall (Rotan) Feb. 8 th • Peggy Vernon (Snyder) • Jaydon Fronterhouse (Rotan) Feb. 12 th • Olivia Messick (Rotan) We missed a very special lady's birhtday and feel terrible about it!