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In order to testify for or against a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms, members of the public waited nearly a full day for a House committee to take up the issue. Credit: Lorianne Willett/The Texas Tribune

In order to testify for or against a bill requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in classrooms, members of the public waited nearly a full day for a House committee to take up the issue. Credit: Lorianne Willett/The Texas Tribune

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A 20-hour wait to speak: A pre-dawn House panel takes up Ten Commandments

Sameea Kamal
Thursday, May 1, 2025
At 2 a.m., they napped on benches in the Capitol corridors, blankets in tow and armed with snacks in anticipation of the long wait.
With only hours ahead of the May election, voters should remember that May 3rd falls on a Saturday, and the Rotan ISD administration building will be open from 7:00a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for voters wishing to weigh in on the school district and EDC’s ballot propositions.

With only hours ahead of the May election, voters should remember that May 3rd falls on a Saturday, and the Rotan ISD administration building will be open from 7:00a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for voters wishing to weigh in on the school district and EDC’s ballot propositions.

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IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Early voting has now closed in Rotan, with 166 ballots already cast ahead of Election Day.

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TO THE RESCUE

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The Aspermont City Council voted last week to reinstate its $3,500 monthly subsidy for the ambulance service after hearing from Stonewall Memorial Hospital District CEO Michael Moorhead, who gave an update on the program’s finances and outlined both recent progress and ongoing challenges.
Aspermont school trustees review initial architectural renderings ahead of the district’s anticipated renovation project after voters passed a $7.5 million bond in November

Aspermont school trustees review initial architectural renderings ahead of the district’s anticipated renovation project after voters passed a $7.5 million bond in November

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Old Walls Make Way for New Ideas at Aspermont ISD

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Aspermont ISD trustees recently reviewed early architectural renderings outlining the district’s upcoming bond-funded renovation projects, marking another step forward as officials work to bring long-awaited facility upgrades to life.The bond, passed by voters in November 2024, authorized $7.5...
Old Glory News

Old Glory News

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Old Glory News

Anita Dozier
Thursday, April 24, 2025
What a beautiful day for Easter Sunday. I hope everyone had a great Easter with family and friends. It is such a lovely day—just had some rain and everything is so pretty and green, so many good places for the Easter Bunny to hide the eggs!

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
3 rd• ROBY CEMETERY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE AT 10:30 AM in Big Country meeting room.May4 th• Rotan Fire Department Cinco De Mayo Taco Fundraiser Sunday, May 4th at 11am $10 a plate (3 tacos, beans, rice, salad, and desert) All proceeds go towards new mobile radios for trucks.May 10th•...
It's a GIRL!

It's a GIRL!

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It's a GIRL!

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Jaydon and Dani Fronterhouse would like to announce the birth of their first child in the future yellowhammer… It’s a girl!
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Savy Senior

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Dear Senior, I am very concerned about Elon Musk and the so-called DOGE team getting access to my Social Security number and personal financial information through their government office raids.