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The Old Glory Musicals are open to the public and the next one is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on August 28 at the Old Glory Community Center.

The Old Glory Musicals are open to the public and the next one is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on August 28 at the Old Glory Community Center.

Music is key to lifelong friendships in Old Glory

On Saturday night, Old Glory native Anita Dozier sat in the kitchen of the schoolhouse where she and all four of her children once studied, surrounded by friends and neighbors, like she has on so many other occasions. Now a community center, it’s a place where generations have learned and gathered.
One of the 11 puppies in Aspermont looking for a forever home.

One of the 11 puppies in Aspermont looking for a forever home.

Just a looking for a home

After a minor legal proceeding, the Stonewall County Justice of the Peace awarded custody of Mama Dog and her litter of 11 puppies to Stephanie Mullen and the crew (otherwise known as the A Team) at the convenience store Allsup’s.

Applications for prescribed fire grant now open

COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting grant applications for the State Fire Assistance for Mitigation – Plains Prescribed Fire Grant through August 15, 2021. The grant will provide $74,514 in total funding for prescribed burns.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“Keep on going, and the chances are that you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting it. I never heard of anyone ever stumbling on something sitting down.” ― CHARLES F. KETTERING

Stonewall Co. tweaks budget

The Stonewall County Commissioners reviewed a few minor amendments to this year's budget last week, and the court also discussed possible infrastructure grants for this year as well as how the current special called legislative session could impact counties, including their tax rates.
This dumpster, located near Richard St. in Rotan proper, is one of several that have been skpped multiple times and is overflowing with weeks worth of garbage.

This dumpster, located near Richard St. in Rotan proper, is one of several that have been skpped multiple times and is overflowing with weeks worth of garbage.

Cities deal with overflowing dumpsters

Public officials across numerous cities are receiving considerably higher levels of complaints about trash collections than usual, with some customers reporting not having trash picked up in six weeks.