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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
• ROTAN City Council MeetingDecember 13th• ROTAN LIGHTED CHRISTMAS PARADE – theme this year is A Charlie Brown Christmas. FREE Booths for Vendors! - 1st,2nd 3rd place prizes for the Best Decorated Entries!
GARY BORDERS, TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

GARY BORDERS, TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

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SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS STATE’S REDRAWN CONGRESSIONAL MAP

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision to reverse a lower court’s ruling and uphold the mid-decade redrawn congressional map for Texas sent candidates scrambling to file or opt to retire with the filing deadline on Monday, Dec. 8.
Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to lower property taxes as part of his 2026 reelection campaign. His plan includes allowing voters to end property taxes for schools. PHOTO BY CAMILO DIAZ JR. FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

Gov. Greg Abbott has promised to lower property taxes as part of his 2026 reelection campaign. His plan includes allowing voters to end property taxes for schools. PHOTO BY CAMILO DIAZ JR. FOR THE TEXAS TRIBUNE

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Gov. Greg Abbott has a sweeping plan to abolish Texas’ school property taxes. Would it work?

By Joshua Fechter - Www.texastribune.org
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Gov. Greg Abbott announced his reelection campaign in November, promising to lower property taxes. His plan covers three areas, which The Texas Tribune is breaking down over a series of articles. This is Part One.
SUE JANE SULLIVAN

SUE JANE SULLIVAN

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The gift of traditions

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
Having raised one Red Raider and one Aggie, I am enjoying watching my daughters revel in this year’s college football season. Both are living the fan dream.For several years, every Saturday morning in the fall my two girls call each other during ESPN’s College GameDay.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
“I’m thankful for my struggle because without it I wouldn’t have stumbled across my strength.”~ Alex ElleTRANSLATION: Struggle is not just something to survive. It is often the path that reveals what you can actually do.
Under new guidelines adopted last month, citizens must sign up in advance, are limited to three minutes each, and must follow new decorum rules, while council members may only respond with factual information or by directing issues to a future agenda. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

Under new guidelines adopted last month, citizens must sign up in advance, are limited to three minutes each, and must follow new decorum rules, while council members may only respond with factual information or by directing issues to a future agenda. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

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CITY OF ROTAN TIGHTENS PUBLIC COMMENT RULES

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Rotan City officials adopted new public comment rules last month, designed to streamline meetings while still allowing residents to speak. The changes, set a three minute time limit for speakers, require a signup sheet, and prohibit insulting language.

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City of Roby receives upgrade after 53 years

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, December 11, 2025
Roby City Manager Jack Brown informed council members early last month that the city has replaced a failing water control valve with a modern model, restoring full automatic operation and saving money compared with previous bids.
Glenn Copeland showing off his catch of the day.

Glenn Copeland showing off his catch of the day.

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SHOW & TAIL IN ROTAN

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Thursday, December 11, 2025
Last Wednesday, Rotan’s own Glenn Copeland, 87, one of my favorite guys, rolled up to the Double Mountain Chronicle office.I never know what he’s bringing when he walks through that door. Sometimes it’s news. Sometimes it’s a joke. This time, he came with both a story and a tale.