QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Does anyone ever read a quote and think 'Yep, this is the quote that is going to change my life.' Seriously, has anyone ever read a quote that changed their life?" Anonymous

How will you make this new year different from the last?

If you are to only read one of my columns this year and take it to heart ... make it this one. A new year is upon us and I couldn’t be happier. I don’t think that in my lifetime I’ve been more relieved to see a year end and a new year begin.

Criollo-cross calves graze Texas-bred wheat in New Mexico

A set of calves grazing winter pasture at the New Mexico State University Clayton Livestock Research Center near Clayton, New Mexico, may look typical of Texas High Plains cattle, but this group is special – they are Raramuri Criollo crossbred calves.

Fisher County Gin Reports

As of December 30,2020, the Rotan Gin has ginned 6,268 bales and is done for this season. Also as of December 30, 2020, the Longworth Gin in Roby has ginned 6,696

Helping Kids in the Community

The Joseph Thomas Foundation was started in 2007, by John and Erin Thomas after the loss of their 6 year old son. Joseph was born with multiple medical complications.

ANN LANDERS' MEAT LOAF

2 lb ground round steak 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs 3/4 cup ketchup 1 tsp Accent 1/2 cup warm water 1 pkg Lipton's onion soup mix Beat thoroughly, Put into loaf pan. Cover with two strips of bacon, if you like that flavor. Pour one 8 oz can of tomato sauce over all.

Rotan ISD finances: comfortable, not excessive

In its final meeting of the year, Gerald Rogers with James E. Rogers & Company presented the Rotan ISD board with its Annual Financial Report as the district prepared for a semester break.

Six Key Challenges for Texas to Overcome in 2021

This hard year is almost over. Now it’s time to look to our future and imagine what’s possible. Texas has six key challenges that we could overcome if our state leaders seek to tackle them. — Only 30% of Texas fourth graders meet grade-level reading standards.

COVID vaccines trickle across Double Mountains

The first of the much-anticipated vaccine for COVID-19 have begun making their way into the Double Mountain Region, part of the CDC’s initial allotment for Texans for the remainder of December. Additional allotments could arrive by the end of this month and are anticipated to be larger in January.