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SCULPTING THE SPIRIT OF ROTAN

SCULPTING THE SPIRIT OF ROTAN

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SCULPTING THE SPIRIT OF ROTAN

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, June 5, 2025
After nearly three years of plans, negotiations, inspiration, and creation, the Rotan Improvement Group proudly welcomed the artwork of regional Texas artist Joe Barrington early this week, standing as a centerpiece of the ongoing downtown improvement project.
Long time, healthcare, consultant and financial advisor, Travis Skinner, reviewed the districts annual financial report with the FCHD Board of Directors during the recent May meeting.

Long time, healthcare, consultant and financial advisor, Travis Skinner, reviewed the districts annual financial report with the FCHD Board of Directors during the recent May meeting.

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Auditors confirm solid footing amid inflation, Medicare shifts, and cyber threats

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, June 5, 2025
The Fisher County Hospital District Board of Directors received encouraging news during its May 27 meeting, as auditors confirmed the district’s financial standing remains amid widespread economic challenges and the loss of federal pandemic relief funds.

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TALKING TRASH

News Staff
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Although addressing several actionable items during the May 20th meeting, Aspermont City Administrator Lorenzo Calamaco also raised an issue for consideration, proposing the idea of setting scheduled days for public access to the City’s Convenience Center.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, May 29, 2025
June 7 th• Annual Newman Cemetery Association Work Day at 12 noon. Please join us as we celebrate our loved ones and our history. We will have short business meeting followed by out potluck lunch. Newman Cemetery, FM1085, Sylvester, TX.
Leaves on diseased live oaks often develop chlorotic veins that eventually turn necrotic, a symptom called veinal necrosis. (Texas A&M Forest Service)

Leaves on diseased live oaks often develop chlorotic veins that eventually turn necrotic, a symptom called veinal necrosis. (Texas A&M Forest Service)

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Oak wilt cost-share program available to minimize spread in Texas

Jonathan Stuckey - Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Texas A&M Forest Service offers costshare assistance to help Texas landowners stop the spread of oak wilt through the Texas Oak Wilt Suppression Program. Oak wilt is one of the most destructive tree diseases in the U.S. It is killing oak trees in Central and West Texas at epidemic proportions.

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Quote of the Week

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Week 'The liberty of the press is essential to the security of freedom in a state: it ought not, therefore, to be restrained, but encouraged.

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TAXPAYER-FUNDED ABORTION TRAVEL FACES BAN

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Texas cities will no longer be able to fund outof- state abortion travel with taxpayer money as a result of a bill sent to the governor last week. The Statesman reported the bill’s House sponsor, state Rep.
Got Grit, Green Goals, and a Heart for Texas?

Got Grit, Green Goals, and a Heart for Texas?

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Got Grit, Green Goals, and a Heart for Texas?

News Staff
Thursday, May 29, 2025
If you're the type to organize a cleanup instead of just complaining about the mess, or if you're always reminding your friends not to litter, this opportunity was made for you.The Young Texan Ambassador Program is now accepting applications for its 2025–2026 cohort.
Aspermont City Council members consider legal challenges as well as significant costs associated with clearing waste and debris from properties in violation of city and state codes.

Aspermont City Council members consider legal challenges as well as significant costs associated with clearing waste and debris from properties in violation of city and state codes.

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Aspermont faces mounting cleanup costs and looming TCEQ involvement in code enforcement push

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, May 29, 2025
The Aspermont City Council met last week, continuing discussions from April about the city’s multiyear cleanup initiative, while weighing new financial hurdles and the state’s growing interest in local code enforcement.