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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
December 9 th Rotan City Council Meeting 7am Rotan Elementary Christmas Program 10am and 6pm Roby City Council Meeting 12pm December 10 th SANTA LETTERS ARE DUE TODAY!

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The Legendary Texas Cowboys' Christmas Ball

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
A Christmas ball was held in 1885 at Anson to honor area cowboys, their ladies and families. This old-time Texas winter holiday gathering is a historic western heritage celebration continuing today.
Samsung taps Taylor for new plant

Samsung taps Taylor for new plant

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Samsung taps Taylor for new plant

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Electronic giant Samsung announced last week that it will build a new semiconductor manufacturing facility in the Central Texas town of Taylor, about 40 miles northeast of Austin.
Old Glory News

Old Glory News

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Old Glory News

Mittie Dunham
Wednesday, December 1, 2021
I hope everyone had a great blessed Thanksgiving: I sure did. My sister-in-law, Billie Sue and husband, Charles Day came for the day from Decater, my daughter and husband, Gerral Waldon, that live here behind me were here. With 3 of us cooking we sure had lots to eat.
(Pictured Left) Jerri and Julian Trevino and Devon and Ava McCann Perry Jerri said she is thankful for her grandkids, family, and good health and that her family is in a better situation than they have been.

(Pictured Left) Jerri and Julian Trevino and Devon and Ava McCann Perry Jerri said she is thankful for her grandkids, family, and good health and that her family is in a better situation than they have been.

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Missed but not forgotten!

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
These two photos were unintentionally left out of our Thanksgiving edition, so we sincerely apologize. We are thankful for everyone would chose to participate in this year's Thanksgiving edition.
Your old cellphone

Your old cellphone

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Your old cellphone may not work in 2022

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
Dear Savvy Senior, My 80-year-old father has an old flip phone he carries around with him for emergency purposes, but I’ve heard that these devices will soon be phased out. Is this true?
Reader's Recipes

Reader's Recipes

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Reader's Recipes

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
SMOKY BOURBON NIBBLE MIX 75g butter 1 tbsp chipotle and roasted garlic dry marinade 1/4 cup bourbon whiskey 2 cups honey Crispix 150g packet roasted garlic bagel chips 1 1/2 cups pretzels 3 x 25g packets mini Ritz crackers 1 cup unsalted roasted peanuts 2 tbsp brown sugar 1 cup...