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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.

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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.
Rotan Officials Seek Cost Estimates Before November Bond Vote onAging Streets

Rotan Officials Seek Cost Estimates Before November Bond Vote onAging Streets

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Rotan Officials Seek Cost Estimates Before November Bond Vote onAging Streets

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, March 20, 2025
The Rotan City Council met late last week, where officials agreed that a bond election might be the best solution for funding any significant street repair and are seeking initial cost estimates to gauge the potential cost of a larger project to address the city’s aging streets.
USDA Plants Seeds of Relief with $10B ECAP Program

USDA Plants Seeds of Relief with $10B ECAP Program

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USDA Plants Seeds of Relief with $10B ECAP Program

Tricia Hurt I
Thursday, March 20, 2025
“Iknow this payment is desperately needed by producers and will help go along way in paying debt that we receive from a drought and low commodities payments.”JEFF POSEY 3JFarms, l Fisher County TexasThe U.S.
Old Glory News

Old Glory News

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Old Glory News

Anita Dozier
Thursday, March 13, 2025
PRAISE THE LORD! We got a light shower and are so proud of every drop. I hope we get some more soon, we sure do need it.Well, it got warm, almost hot, and then it got cold again. Our bodies ought to be tough old souls with all this change happening so fast.
When to Worry About Your Memory

When to Worry About Your Memory

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When to Worry About Your Memory

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Dear Senior, At age 70, I’ve become more and more forgetful lately and am concerned it may be an early sign of dementia. Are there any memory screening tools or services that you can recommend to help me gage my problem, without going to a neurologist?

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
• HAPPY SPRING BREAK ASPERMONT & ROTAN!March 13th• ROTAN CITY COUNCIL 7 am at City Hall• Roby City Council 12 pm at City HallMarch 17th-21st• HAPPY SPRING BREAK! ROBYMarch 17th• HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!• FISHER ROTAN ISD BOARD MEETING 6:30pmMarch 22nd• THE OLD GLORY TEXAS COMMUNITY CENTER SR.
VOICES of VALOR

VOICES of VALOR

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VOICES of VALOR

News Staff
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Each entered this job for a reason.It's not always enjoyable or pleasing.We get maligned and discussed, Reviled, spat on, and cussed— On us it's always open season.When it's time to adjust the budget, Those not in the clique just fudge it.
Texas sheep and goat producers are benefiting from strong market conditions in early 2025. (Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas sheep and goat producers are benefiting from strong market conditions in early 2025. (Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Texas sheep and goat prices rise as supply tightens

Karn Dhingra - Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Texas sheep and goat producers are benefiting from strong market conditions in early 2025 with seasonal supply trends supporting elevated prices.Current market conditions are in line with expected seasonal patterns, with a tighter supply leading to higher prices, said Jake Thorne, Ph.D.