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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
Rotan ISDOCTOBER 6 TH• Last day to Register to vote or update your voter registration• Roby CISD Board Meeting 6 pm- The district will recognize LION LEADERS for responsibility.Action items include adjusting adult meal prices to meet new state minimums— breakfast from $3.40 to $3.
The Texas State Capitol Building in autumn in Austin, Texas, USA.

The Texas State Capitol Building in autumn in Austin, Texas, USA.

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AI ‘GOLD RUSH’ SWEEPS TEXAS

Gary Borders, Texas Press Association
Thursday, October 2, 2025
As Gov. Greg Abbott helped unveil the new Stargate facility in Abilene, he praised the state’s increasing role in the rapid growth of the artificial intelligence center.
COFFEE SCIENCE: Expert answers about your daily brew

COFFEE SCIENCE: Expert answers about your daily brew

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COFFEE SCIENCE: Expert answers about your daily brew

Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Coffee is more than a morning pick-me-up.It’s a global industry that shapes economies and everyday culture. At the Center for Coffee Research and Education, scientists study every stage of coffee — from how it’s grown on farms to the drink in your cup.
AISD Superintendent Zach Morris reviews specific guidelines outlined in the district’s proposed student transfer policy.

AISD Superintendent Zach Morris reviews specific guidelines outlined in the district’s proposed student transfer policy.

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Aspermont ISD formalizes transfer process to align with Texas Education Code

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, October 2, 2025
editor@dmchronicle.comThe Aspermont ISD board last week approved its first formal student transfer policy, establishing academic, attendance, and conduct requirements for nonresident students.

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Rotan ISD names new board members

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, October 2, 2025
editor@dmchronicle.comAfter weeks of speculation and multiple closed-door meetings, the Rotan ISD Board of Trustees officially appointed two new members to fill the vacant seats left by Vice President Hunter Helms and Trustee David Mullins.
SMHD Board President Ellen Abernathy smiles with approval as CEO Michael Moorhead explains the final version of the district’s tuition reimbursement program, one Abernathy said she is excited for the hospital to put into action.

SMHD Board President Ellen Abernathy smiles with approval as CEO Michael Moorhead explains the final version of the district’s tuition reimbursement program, one Abernathy said she is excited for the hospital to put into action.

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STONEWALL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ADOPTS WORKFORCE PLAN WITH TUITION AND LOAN SUPPORT

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, October 2, 2025
editor@dmchronicle.comThe Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors approved a new tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment program during its Sept.
Chief Petty Officer Lee Reese Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Navy

Chief Petty Officer Lee Reese Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Navy

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Chief Petty Officer Lee Reese Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Navy

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Thursday, October 2, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB’s Voices of Veterans oral history program.
A sign advertises a government shutdown relief loan program outside the United States Senate Federal Credit Union branch office in the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Credit: Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call/Sipa USA via REUTERS

A sign advertises a government shutdown relief loan program outside the United States Senate Federal Credit Union branch office in the Hart Senate Office Building in Washington on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Credit: Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call/Sipa USA via REUTERS

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THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAS SHUT DOWN. HERE’S WHAT IT MEANS FOR TEXAS

News Staff
Thursday, October 2, 2025
|Many federal employees are required to continue working without pay, though furloughs — or the usual uptick in workers calling in sick — could d isrupt some services.
Donations to support the Charlie Kirk memorial, which will be used to compensate the artist, Lexi Antonick, can be made at Maverick Bank in Snyder by asking for the Charlie Kirk account. Contributions may also be sent via Venmo to @Donna-Gafford, which deposits directly into the account. PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT

Donations to support the Charlie Kirk memorial, which will be used to compensate the artist, Lexi Antonick, can be made at Maverick Bank in Snyder by asking for the Charlie Kirk account. Contributions may also be sent via Venmo to @Donna-Gafford, which deposits directly into the account. PHOTO BY TRICIA HURT

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Brushstrokes of Faith

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, October 2, 2025
Less than a month ago, the report of a single shot rippled throughout the Salt Lake Valley, ending the life of 32-year-old Charlie Kirk.