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FLY TROUBLE ON THE HORIZON

FLY TROUBLE ON THE HORIZON

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FLY TROUBLE ON THE HORIZON

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Thursday, May 15, 2025
A dangerous parasite is inching closer to Texas.The New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating maggot that targets open wounds in livestock, has now been confirmed in parts of southern Mexico—including Oaxaca and Veracruz—less than 700 miles from the U.S. border.On May 11, U.S.
Rotan City Council members consider the cost of providing services amidst rising prices and decreased revenues.

Rotan City Council members consider the cost of providing services amidst rising prices and decreased revenues.

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TAPPED OUT

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Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Rotan City Council met last week, where members resumed discussion over potential water and sewer rate increases as they continue evaluating options to offset mounting operational losses in the city’s utility services.
Deborah Whitley with Forvis reviews the Stonewall Memorial Hospital District’s 2023 and 2024 financial report with the board of directors at a public meeting on Monday.

Deborah Whitley with Forvis reviews the Stonewall Memorial Hospital District’s 2023 and 2024 financial report with the board of directors at a public meeting on Monday.

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Stonewall Hospital Sees Modest Gains While Budget Pressures Persist

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors met Monday, May 12, where longtime auditor Deborah Whitley of Forvis presented the district’s 2023 audit, highlighting both revenue gains and renewed warnings about sustainability.
Between clinical rotations at hospitals in Ferrera and Bologna, Texas Tech nursing student Payton Dickson took in the culture, cuisine, and rhythm of Italian life.

Between clinical rotations at hospitals in Ferrera and Bologna, Texas Tech nursing student Payton Dickson took in the culture, cuisine, and rhythm of Italian life.

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She Carried a Stethoscope and a Suitcase

Tricia Hurt |
Thursday, May 15, 2025
When Payton Dickson first saw Texas Tech’s nursing study abroad program in an email from her school, it wasn't just a cool trip that got her attention, it offered a chance to experience healthcare beyond anything she’d known.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, May 8, 2025
8 th• ROTAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7AM• ROBY CITY COUNCIL MEETING 12PMMay 10th• Fisher Annual Rotan Auction & Consignment - 10 a.m.
Old Glory News

Old Glory News

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Old Glory News

Anita Dozier
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Today started out to be such a lovely day— bright sunshine and cool, so nice—until the wind got up. I think we have had so much wind this year; seems it blew all through winter and continues all through spring. It is not just March anymore.
Strategies for Paying Off Credit Card Debt

Strategies for Paying Off Credit Card Debt

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Strategies for Paying Off Credit Card Debt

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Thursday, May 8, 2025
Dear Senior, My husband and I, who are retired, have accumulated about $7,000 in credit card debt over the past few years and need some help paying it off. What can you tell us?Living UnderwaterDear Living, I’m sorry to hear about your financial woes but know that you’re not alone.
VOICES of VALOR

VOICES of VALOR

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VOICES of VALOR

Ja Robinson
Thursday, May 8, 2025
1968It was the year of 1968, The Tet Offensive began so soon. The Koreans captured the Pueblo, And a manned spacecraft circled the moon. Dr. King was murdered in Tennessee, And Robert Kennedy on a trip to L.A.