Rotan man attacked during botched burglary

A Rotan man was attacked after interrupting the attempted burglary of his family’s barn on Sunday, and while the suspect was unable to steal anything, after sustaining numerous injuries, the suspect fled the scene and remains at large.

Dinner, dancing, and auction next weekend

The Roby Livestock Boosters will be hosting its third annual dinner, dance, and live auction next Saturday, October 16, hoping to build upon prior successes and generating funds to help offset costs for the county’s young stock show competitors.

Beef cattle faring well going into fall, winter

Beef cattle prices and forage conditions have been much improved for Texas producers so far in 2021, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Old Glory News

Can you believe it. September is almost gone. It will be by the time this weeks paper comes out. Wednesday the 22nd. was the first day of Fall. Sure hasn’t felt like it. But it want be long before some of us, especially me, will be complaining its too cold. Oh well that’s life.

Simple and Inexpensive Final Farewells

Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are looking for the simplest and least expensive way to dispose of our bodies when we die. We hate the idea of wasting a lot of money on high-priced funerals and would like some advice on some simple and cheap send-offs.

2 CENTS WORTH

Good morning, let's sat and rest awhile and visit!!!!!! I have the breakfast cooked, washed the dishes, and that's it, let's set and visit awhile. Joe and I were going fishing again last week and I looked at the almanac and it had just fair fishing so we didn't go.

Faces & Places

“The politicians who smiled at us and kissed our babies’ blue eyes shining with triumph well knew we were falling into our graves kicked by them as they counted our votes.” ~ Alice Walker, Taking the Arrow Out of the Heart Why don’t I trust Joe Biden?

Check On Your People

WARNING: this is an important mental health post that covers some topics that readers may find difficult. I had an essay queued up this week that expanded on Wendell Berry’s ideas and how leaning in to localism might be the path toward rural prosperity in an ever-changing world.

TCEQ to extend deadline for City of Roby

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is expecting to extend its deadline for enforcement associated with numerous violations regarding the city’s water storage tank, violations the city has been working to address for years.

Stonewall nurse bids farewell after 42 years

Surrounded by friends, coworkers, and family, Carla English retired from her 42-year career in nursing last week, looking forward to spending time doing other things that bring joy to her life, like spoiling grandchildren.