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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, January 1, 2026
6 th BACK TO SCHOOL• Roby, Rotan & AspermontJanuary8 th• Rotan City Council Meeting 7 AM• Roby City Council Meeting 12 PMJanuary 12th• Fisher Co.
Carol's Kitchen

Carol's Kitchen

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Carol's Kitchen

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Thursday, January 1, 2026
PREP TIME:5 minutesCOOK TIME:5–10 minutes Servings:Family SkilletINGREDIENTS:She never measured anything, so last week when I fried chicken, I tried... (Approximate)About 2 tablespoons olive oil (left in the skillet)2 tablespoons flour Salt and pepper, to taste About 2 cups milkInstructions:1.
The folding of clothes

The folding of clothes

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The folding of clothes

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, January 1, 2026
The laundromat was not crowded on Sunday morning, not in this Bible Belt community where most people were either on the pews or had optioned for Saturday night mass.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

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Thursday, January 1, 2026
“One always has time enough, if one will apply it well.”~ Johann Wolfgang von GoetheSaddle Up Sudoku Hard (Jan. 2) New Year 2026 EditionTRANSLATION: Most of us are not short on time. We are short on how wisely we use it.
NOT THE NIGHT SKY: This picture was taken from the interior of the City Of Rotan’s South Tower, highlighting the extent of damage to its deteriorating roof. COURTESY CITY OF ROTAN

NOT THE NIGHT SKY: This picture was taken from the interior of the City Of Rotan’s South Tower, highlighting the extent of damage to its deteriorating roof. COURTESY CITY OF ROTAN

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ROTAN WATER TOWERS NEARS COMPLETION - DA refers Open Meetings Act concerns to Texas Rangers regarding vote on Dec. 11

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, January 1, 2026
editor@dmchronide.comThe Rotan City Council voted unanimously on Dec. 11 to approve additional repairs to the city’s South Water Tower, pushing the long-running rehabilitation project closer to completion.
The former hotel building in downtown Aspermont could be on the verge of revitalization. City leaders expect to review a formal redevelopment proposal in January as part of ongoing efforts to bring new investment into the community’s business district. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

The former hotel building in downtown Aspermont could be on the verge of revitalization. City leaders expect to review a formal redevelopment proposal in January as part of ongoing efforts to bring new investment into the community’s business district. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

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The Square’s Sleeping Giant May Wake

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, January 1, 2026
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TIPS AND TOOLS FOR ADAPTING TO VISION LOSS

TIPS AND TOOLS FOR ADAPTING TO VISION LOSS

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TIPS AND TOOLS FOR ADAPTING TO VISION LOSS

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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources or products that can help seniors with severe vision loss? My wife has diabetic retinopathy, and it’s gotten worse over the past year.