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Elementary Principal Michelle Cole presents MAP Growth results to the Roby CISD board in November, outlining baseline performance in math, reading, and science for the district’s beginning-of-year testing.. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

Elementary Principal Michelle Cole presents MAP Growth results to the Roby CISD board in November, outlining baseline performance in math, reading, and science for the district’s beginning-of-year testing.. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

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Roby CISD MAP results outperforms U.S. norms

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Roby CISD trustees received an early-year look at student performance across the district as administrators presented this fall’s MAP Growth results.
The City of Rotan’s aging animal control truck, a high-mileage diesel that has been plagued with mechanical problems, will soon be replaced after the city council approved the purchase of a new 2026 model to support the growing animal control program. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

The City of Rotan’s aging animal control truck, a high-mileage diesel that has been plagued with mechanical problems, will soon be replaced after the city council approved the purchase of a new 2026 model to support the growing animal control program. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

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KENNELS READY, WHEELS COMING

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, December 4, 2025
Repeat offenders flagged as court logs 13 recent cases tied to roaming dogs and missing rabies shots.The Rotan City Council voted in November to purchase a new 2026 single-cab truck for the city’s animal control program, replacing the troubled diesel vehicle that has hampered operations just as the...

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
• STONEWALL COUNTY HOLIDAY EXTRAVAGANZA! 10 am – 2pm Home for the Holidays Market – Local vendors, homemade goodies, gifts, games, food, and fun for the whole family! * 6:15ish begins the Christmas Parade with this years theme Old Fashioned/Vintage (Parade Line-Up is at 5:30 p.m.) - followed by the...
LORA WHITSELL “I’m thankful for everything. I have a wonderful life, a wonderful job, a wonderful spouse. It couldn’t be any better.”

LORA WHITSELL “I’m thankful for everything. I have a wonderful life, a wonderful job, a wonderful spouse. It couldn’t be any better.”

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Old Glory News

Anita Dozier
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Praise the Lord, we got an inch of rain and it fell so nicely. We were really dry here and needed the moisture so much. The sky is covered with clouds at present, so we will probably get some more rain. Some of the clouds look very dark, hope we don’t get a storm, just rain.
JAMES “COTTON” HOGUE “My family… my Christian brothers… really good friends… my job… this beautiful weather.”

JAMES “COTTON” HOGUE “My family… my Christian brothers… really good friends… my job… this beautiful weather.”

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JAMES “COTTON”

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Brimley: “I’m thankful for food and my home, whole family.”Justin: “I’m thankful for being alive and God spared my life five years ago.”
Land Commissioner Buckingham

Land Commissioner Buckingham

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Land Commissioner Buckingham Encourages Texans to Attend Texas State Veterans Cemetery Wreath Laying Ceremonies

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced the 2025 Holiday Wreath Laying schedule for the VLB's Texas State Veterans Cemeteries and encouraged Texans to attend these ceremonies to honor the men and woman who have served...

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Keep Texas Beautiful & the Governor’s Community Achievement Awards

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
It is time to roll out the welcome mat for the upcoming 2026 GCAA!Whether your small town, big city, county or unincorporated place has been planting, educating, cleaning or beautifying — this is your spotlight.Why it matters For more than 30 years, Keep Texas Beautiful has partnered with the Texas...
MICHAEL MOORHEAD “I am thankful for my family, my wife, my kids, my grandkids, and this hospital, and all of our staff we have. We have a great bunch.”

MICHAEL MOORHEAD “I am thankful for my family, my wife, my kids, my grandkids, and this hospital, and all of our staff we have. We have a great bunch.”

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MICHAEL MOORHEAD

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025
First, I will get the turkey at Allsups. It will weigh 5lbs. Then, cut the tail off, and put water & chocolate inside. I will cook it on the fire at 9 degrees for 6 minutes. Lastly, I will eat it with chocolate, cookies, and tacos at my house. -First, I will get the turkey at a food store.