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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

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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

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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

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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.

While the eastern portion of the state has received adequate precipitation to support warm-season forage growth, more than half of the state is in some form of drought, negatively impacting native range conditions. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Rangeland conditions vary dramatically across the state

Sarah Fuller - Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Conditions in rangelands and unimproved pasture vary dramatically across Texas based on precipitation as the warm-season forage growing period begins, said experts with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

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HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY

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Thursday, May 8, 2025

Happy Mother's Day in heaven to the best mom, who was the DQ QUEEN, and is missed every single day Heather & KevinHappy Mother's Day, Momma! I'm so grateful God knew only you could handle being my mom. Your constant prayers are the reason I'm here today.

Rotan ISD voters approved one of two propositions on the May ballot, giving the go ahead to move forward with $6.5 million in school renovations.

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Rotan Votes for Progress But Not Without a Price

Jeff Hurt |

Thursday, May 8, 2025

In a night marked by both celebration and heartbreak, Rotan voters charted a new course for the community — backing major investments in education and economic development, while narrowly rejecting a plan to provide housing for local teachers.

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ASPERMONT GOES ONLINE

Jeff Hurt |

Thursday, May 8, 2025

The City of Aspermont will soon begin work on a long-considered website project, following approval from the City Council during its April 22 meeting. City officials say the move could reduce public notification costs while improving communication and service delivery.

AISD Superintendent Zach Morris discusses multiple options for how the district can expand educational pathways for students and support local workforce needs.

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Aspermont School Eyes 2025 Launch of Regional Medical Training Program

Jeff Hurt |

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Aspermont ISD is laying the groundwork to become a regional health certification hub, offering students from surrounding school districts access to medical training programs such as Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), and other...