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Last day to file for May elections in Stonewall County

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Friday’s deadline to file for one of several local offices across Stonewall County is close at hand, with seats up for election on city councils, school boards, and hospital districts, with not enough candidates to fill the vacancies.
Potholes along Florence Avenue are temporarily mended until supply chains improve.

Potholes along Florence Avenue are temporarily mended until supply chains improve.

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Pesky potholes persist

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
City workers addressed potholes near Rotan ISD in efforts to temporarily mend road decay and the numerous potholes across the city’s most heavily trafficked areas as the infrastructure for a more permanent solution continues.

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Community Calendar

News Staff
Thursday, February 16, 2023
Feb. 20th PRESIDENT'S DAY Rotan ISD school Holiday - NO SCHOOL!! Feb. 21st Aspermont City COuncil Meeting 6pm Feb. 25th Old Glory Tx. Community Center 5:00 Until 10:00 lots of music Concession Stand and homemade pies: For more info. call 940-989-2816 or 940200-0353 Feb.
The Nomadic Newspaper goes 'PC' that's Panama Canal

The Nomadic Newspaper goes 'PC' that's Panama Canal

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The Nomadic Newspaper goes 'PC' that's Panama Canal

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Thursday, February 16, 2023
Barbara Lakey of Sylvester,Texas and friends Linda and Stanley Trammell of Aspermont, Texas left Ft. Lauderdale,Florida on Jan 2 aboard the Emerald Princess. We almost didn’t get there because our flight was with Southwest Airlines when everything came to a stop.
Ice storm wreaks havoc in much of state

Ice storm wreaks havoc in much of state

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Ice storm wreaks havoc in much of state

News Staff
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Residents in Central and Northeast Texas are still cleaning up after a winter storm last week snapped power lines and tree limbs, causing widespread power outages, canceled flights and damage to homes and vehicles.
TSTC Industrial Systems instructor Daniel Diaz (right) works to make sure that students are prepared for a career while also taking the time to ensure that they have success in their lives. (Photo courtesy of TSTC.)

TSTC Industrial Systems instructor Daniel Diaz (right) works to make sure that students are prepared for a career while also taking the time to ensure that they have success in their lives. (Photo courtesy of TSTC.)

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Diaz strives to see TSTC students succeed in careers, lives

Ben Barkley |
Thursday, February 9, 2023
omm unications Specialist | tstc.edu (ABILENE, Texas) - Daniel Diaz wants his Industrial Systems students at Texas State Technical College to succeed in two areas.

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Who pays for the wrecker service when a vehicle tagged for a city ordinance violation is towed? It depends.
Rotan ISD Juniors, Hunter Harris, Corbin James and Justin Shelley address the board during Monday night's meeting. PHOTO BY: MARK MARTINEZ

Rotan ISD Juniors, Hunter Harris, Corbin James and Justin Shelley address the board during Monday night's meeting. PHOTO BY: MARK MARTINEZ

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STUDENTS PREVAIL

News Staff
Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Rotan ISD Board of Trustees met on Monday, where among the agenda items was the consideration of a student petition, formally requesting the board reconsider its recently adopted four-day school week for 202324.

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Community Calendar

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
Feb. 11th Rotan City Council meeting 7am at City Hall Valentine's Day Bingo Night! 5pm at the Roby School Cafeteria - All proceeds to help benefit the Fisher County Fair! Bring your Valentine - enjoy Bingo, finger foods & door prizes. $20 per card - each game is 30 minutes. Feb.