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James Ronald Hamilton

James Ronald Hamilton

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The Texan, the Austrian, and a life of service and devotion

Jeff Hurt
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
James Ronald Hamilton trudged through the jungles of Vietnam and traversed the face of Europe for near two decades before returning to settle down in Rotan. Although it was his patriotism that drew him to serve for more than 20 years, what he treasures more than his love of country is a love shared.

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Community Calendar

News Staff
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
November 12 th Rotan City Council Meeting 7 a.m. at City Hall Roby City Council Meeting 12 p.m. at City Hall The Aspermont Theatre Program will be performing two productions at 6:30 p.m. The first show will be this year's Junior High One Act Play entry entitled, “The Orphan Train”.

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Transforming Faith

R.p. Phillips
Thursday, November 5, 2020
And he said, “Who are You, Lord?” Then the Lord said, “I am Jesus, whom you are persecuting. It is hard for you to kick against the goads.” (Acts 9:5 NKJV): This verse is taken from the passage depicting the infamous encounter Saul had with Jesus Christ on the road to Damascus.

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Aspermont City Cleanup creeps forward despite setbacks

News Staff
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Although it has been a slow process for the City of Aspermont, city offcials — along with citizen organizers — and Texas Communities Group continue to work toward addressing the dilapidated structures scattered throughout the community.
Voters approve Millions By Jeff Hurt in School Bonds

Voters approve Millions By Jeff Hurt in School Bonds

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Voters approve Millions By Jeff Hurt in School Bonds

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Fisher County voters turned out in record numbers by Election Day with voters in Roby and Rotan school districts approving roughly $26 million in bond proposals. The Roby CISD Bond passed with 280 “yes” votes and 208 “no” votes. The Rotan ISD passed with 405 “yes” votes against 370 “no” votes.

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USDA Reminds Producers of Disaster Assistance Application Deadline

News Staff
Thursday, October 29, 2020
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23, 2020 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds producers that the deadline to submit applications for disaster recovery assistance through the Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program Plus (WHIP+) for 2018 and 2019 losses is Friday, Oct. 30.

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Why We Need A Savior

News Staff
Thursday, October 29, 2020
“He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. (John 3:18 NKJV): The scripture verse, John 3:16 is one of the most quoted verses in the bible.