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Captain Roy Goad Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army

Captain Roy Goad Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army

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Captain Roy Goad Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army

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Thursday, August 14, 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.
Heavily armed SWAT personnel and an armored vehicle move into position during a standoff in Rotan on Monday, August 11. Tactical units assisted local law enforcement in the safe apprehension of a barricaded suspect on East 7th Street.

Heavily armed SWAT personnel and an armored vehicle move into position during a standoff in Rotan on Monday, August 11. Tactical units assisted local law enforcement in the safe apprehension of a barricaded suspect on East 7th Street.

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NO SOCKS, NO SHOES, NO ESCAPE

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, August 14, 2025
editor@dmchronicle.comA coordinated law enforcement response involving local deputies, DPS troopers, and the Abilene SWAT Team led to the peaceful arrest of Michael Vaden, 40, after he barricaded himself inside his home in Rotan on Monday, August 11.
U.S. Navy Veteran and WTVAHCS Veteran Transportation System driver John Kowatch prepares to head out to pick up Veterans and transport them to their appointment.

U.S. Navy Veteran and WTVAHCS Veteran Transportation System driver John Kowatch prepares to head out to pick up Veterans and transport them to their appointment.

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West Texas VA Health Care System Seeks Volunteer Drivers to Support Local Veterans

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Thursday, August 14, 2025
Big Spring, Texas – The West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) is calling on community members to serve those who served our country by becoming volunteer drivers for the VA’s transportation program.
Fisher County Commissioner Micah Evans defends his position for a 5% salary increase in line with the proposed budget.

Fisher County Commissioner Micah Evans defends his position for a 5% salary increase in line with the proposed budget.

Fisher County Commissioners Approve Budget with 5% Raise for Employees and Elected Officials

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, August 14, 2025
editor@dmchronicle.comFisher County commissioners approved a $6.5 million budget Monday, setting the annual tax rate and agreeing to a 5% cost-of-living raise for employees and elected officials after a debate over whether salaries should be boosted further.
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Old Glory News

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
Oh my goodness, this is so much better than we had on Thursday. Boy, it was a hot one on Thursday, but then we got a norther and the wind has been coming from the north and east and it is so much better. (My opinion only!!!

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
7 th• Rotan Meet the Teachers! 5pm-6pm• Rotan Meet the Yellowhammers 6:30pm• Roby Meet the Teachers 4:30pm-6pm• Roby Meet the Lions! 6pmAugust9 th• Free Clothes Giveaway Saturday, August9th @ 8am till out - Hamlin Church of the Nazarene 113 SW Ave.
WHERE TO FIND SENIOR DISCOUNTS IN 2025

WHERE TO FIND SENIOR DISCOUNTS IN 2025

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WHERE TO FIND SENIOR DISCOUNTS IN 2025

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
Dear Senior, My husband and I are in our 50’s and would like to know what resources you recommend for locating senior discounts, and what age do they kick in?Frugal FayDear Fay, One of the great perks of growing older in America is the many discounts that are available.
GARY BORDERS, TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

GARY BORDERS, TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

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GOP LEGISLATORS UNVEIL REDISTRICTING MAP AS DEMS FLEE

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
Texas Democrats left the state Sunday in hopes of derailing a mid-decade redistricting plan, The Dallas Morning News reported. State Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, announced the Democrats had left the state to break the quorum and stymie a vote in that chamber.
According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts, cow/calf producers are realizing strong calf sale prices as a result of strong consumer demand for beef and low cattle supplies.

According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts, cow/calf producers are realizing strong calf sale prices as a result of strong consumer demand for beef and low cattle supplies.

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Low herd inventory ripples through U.S. beef market

Adam Russell - Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Constrained cattle supplies and strong beef demand continue to fuel record prices at all levels of the U.S. beef market – from sale barns to grocery aisles, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.Jason Cleere, Ph.D.