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Rotan ISD’s financial advisor Lake Lawrence covers factors that put the district in strong position for bond repayment with minimal impact to local residents.

Rotan ISD’s financial advisor Lake Lawrence covers factors that put the district in strong position for bond repayment with minimal impact to local residents.

HOT CLASSROOMS, COLD REALITIES

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Rotan ISD hosted its fourth public town hall meeting on Tuesday, March 25, as the district continues efforts to engage the community and provide information ahead of a second bond election scheduled for May 3.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, March 20, 2025
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The popularity of crawfish continues to boom. Texas producers are trying to keep up with demand for live crawfish for boils and restaurants. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

The popularity of crawfish continues to boom. Texas producers are trying to keep up with demand for live crawfish for boils and restaurants. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Crawfish production better, but still recovering from drought

Sarah Fuller - Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Texas crawfish production is faring better than last year’s dismal harvest, but the industry has not fully recovered to meet consumer demand following multiple rounds of harsh weather conditions this winter, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Todd Sink, Ph.D.

Shining light on government brings together all kinds of Texans

Kelley Shannon
Thursday, March 20, 2025
What unites Texans of all political persuasions is the nonpartisan principle that our government must operate in the sunlight.We have the right – and responsibility – to keep watch on how tax money is spent and how public officials make decisions. But it takes access to information to do it.
SMHD Board President, Ellen Abernathy and district CEO Michael Moorhead share excitement about the forthcoming solar project as officials consider retaining legal representation during the anticipated tax abatement negotiations.

SMHD Board President, Ellen Abernathy and district CEO Michael Moorhead share excitement about the forthcoming solar project as officials consider retaining legal representation during the anticipated tax abatement negotiations.

Stonewall Hospital Secures Counsel for $700M Solar Windfall

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Stonewall County Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors recently met to discuss the solar farm development taking place in the county and consider retaining legal counsel to represent the district’s interest during anticipated tax abatement negotiations.