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THE COST OF KEEPING CLEAN

THE COST OF KEEPING CLEAN

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THE COST OF KEEPING CLEAN

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, April 24, 2025
editor@dmchronlcle.comThe Rotan City Council met last week, where members reviewed current water, sewer, and trash collection rates during their regular meeting.
Fruit trees, including peaches and plums, rely on a period of winter dormancy, triggered by a specific number of “chill hours” or periods of cold weather that help trees reset and prepare for spring growth. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)

Fruit trees, including peaches and plums, rely on a period of winter dormancy, triggered by a specific number of “chill hours” or periods of cold weather that help trees reset and prepare for spring growth. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)

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Texas fruit growers adapt to chill challenges and freeze damage

Adam Russellg - Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Texas fruit growers are facing a difficult season due to a combination of inconsistent winter chill and damaging spring freezes.

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Push for statewide vote on vouchers is defeated

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Texas House rejected a bid by Rep. James Talarico, DAustin, to put the school voucher proposal up for a statewide vote on the November ballot.The amendment to the House voucher bill was shot down early Wednesday evening by a vote of 86 to 62. Rep.
Rotan City Administrator Carla Thornton Speaks to the Fisher County commissioners Court on Monday, ahead of officials approving funding to upgrade city’s animal control facilities.

Rotan City Administrator Carla Thornton Speaks to the Fisher County commissioners Court on Monday, ahead of officials approving funding to upgrade city’s animal control facilities.

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SIT. STAY. BUILD A FENCE.

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
In a unanimous vote during Monday’s commissioners court meeting, Fisher County officials approved a $22,000 bid to erect fencing around the dog kennels at the City of Rotan’s aging animal control facility—marking what may be the most significant step forward in a two-year effort to get a countywide...
Rotan ISD Superintendent Michael Rudewick uses a variety of dried beans and a series of graduating containers to simplify the state’s education funding model during Monday night’s board meeting.

Rotan ISD Superintendent Michael Rudewick uses a variety of dried beans and a series of graduating containers to simplify the state’s education funding model during Monday night’s board meeting.

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Superintendent Rudewick Breaks Down Rotan ISD's Funding Puzzle Before Bond Election

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
Rotan ISD Superintendent Michael Rudewick delivered a public overview of Texas school finance during Monday night’s board meeting, providing board members and community attendees with a plain-language example of how the district receives and allocates funding.

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Possible New Wind Farm Project Blowing Into Northern Stonewall County

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
Judge Moorhead updates commissioners on initial conversations with wind farm representativesStonewall County Commissioners Court received preliminary information Monday regarding an anticipated wind farm project proposed for King County that could extend into the northern portion of Stonewall...
SMHD Board of Directors review district finances before approving a resolution to authorize funds to cover 2020 construction debt.

SMHD Board of Directors review district finances before approving a resolution to authorize funds to cover 2020 construction debt.

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Stonewall Hospital Loan Drops Below $1M as Board Eyes Early Payoff

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors adopted a resolution in mid-March that authorized a loan through2025, effectively reducing the district’s principal on its 2020 banknote to less than$1 million.
Rotan Citizens Hold the Keys to Growth and Opportunity

Rotan Citizens Hold the Keys to Growth and Opportunity

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Rotan Citizens Hold the Keys to Growth and Opportunity

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Thursday, April 17, 2025
Voters in Rotan will soon have the opportunity to make important decisions affecting local schools, community development, and future growth. Early voting begins Tuesday, April 22, 2025, and will be held at Rotan ISD, located at 102 North McKinley Avenue in Rotan, Texas.
Holiday baking and Easter egg hunts typically drive consumer demand to peak this time of year, but lower consumer demand this year appears to be factoring into the recent price declines. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Holiday baking and Easter egg hunts typically drive consumer demand to peak this time of year, but lower consumer demand this year appears to be factoring into the recent price declines. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Egg prices falling ahead of Easter demand

Adam Russellg - Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Egg prices have been dropping, and a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert believes a continued downward trend should follow the Easter holiday.David Anderson, Ph.D.