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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
JULY16 AMA TechTel Community Appreciation Event in Aspermont 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. - Free food and giveaways. - Location: Aspermont Senior Center, 516 S Washington Ave, Aspermont, TX 79502.20 Aspermont ISD Board Meeting - 6:30 p.m.21 Aspermont City Council Meeting - 6 p.m.

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TEXAS NEWS SPOTLIGHT

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
NO SUCCESSOR NAMED AS TEXAS ELECTIONS CHIEF PREPARES TO LEAVE Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson is scheduled to leave office Friday, July 17, and as of press time Tuesday, July 14, Gov. Greg Abbott had not publicly announced a successor.

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FROM CITY HALL TO THE SCHOOL BOARD

Jeff Hurt
Thursday, July 16, 2026
City councils in Roby and Rotan officially ordered Nov. 3 general elections during meetings held last week, while both Rotan and Roby school districts also having multiple seats up for election, with filing deadlines for candidates seeking office open until mid Aug.
JUDGE FINDS SHERIFF’S GPS PRODUCTION INCOMPLETE

JUDGE FINDS SHERIFF’S GPS PRODUCTION INCOMPLETE

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JUDGE FINDS SHERIFF’S GPS PRODUCTION INCOMPLETE

Patricia Hurt I
Thursday, July 16, 2026
32nd Judicial District Judge Glen Harrison ruled July 8 that the Fisher County Sheriff’s Office could not remove latitude and longitude coordinates from court-ordered vehicle-location records and directed the office to make additional efforts to locate data missing from its earlier production.
WTC President Dr. Laurie Sharp speaks with students at the Electrical Lineworker Rodeo in the spring of 2026. The College's new 10-year strategic plan places student success at the center of its priorities while strengthening partnerships that support educational and workforce opportunities across the region.

WTC President Dr. Laurie Sharp speaks with students at the Electrical Lineworker Rodeo in the spring of 2026. The College's new 10-year strategic plan places student success at the center of its priorities while strengthening partnerships that support educational and workforce opportunities across the region.

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WTC BOARD APPROVES 10-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN SHAPED BY COMMUNITY

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Thursday, July 16, 2026
SNYDER— Western Texas College will spend the next decade expanding opportunities for students, strengthening workforce partnerships, and investing in communities across West Texas through a new strategic plan approved Monday by the Board of Trustees.
Stonewall County Commissioner Gary Myers reviews budget considerations during a budget workshop held when the court met in late June. PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

Stonewall County Commissioner Gary Myers reviews budget considerations during a budget workshop held when the court met in late June. PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

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STONEWALL COUNTY BUDGET HOLDS STEADY

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, July 16, 2026
Stonewall County officials said next year’s county budget is expected to remain largely unchanged during a budget workshop held on Monday, where commissioners reviewed legal expenses, law enforcement staffing and other spending priorities as they prepare to finalize the spending plan after...
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Old Glory News

Anita Dozier
Thursday, July 9, 2026
We sure need some rain, it is so dry here, the ground is so hard. Some folks get a shower here and there, but we have not had a drop. PRAY FOR RAIN. Here we are in month number seven and the year is flying by so fast. July is always a busy month, due to the fourth and this year was the big one.
DOCTOR VISITS WITHOUT THE DRIVE: HOW MEDICARE COVERS TELEHEALTH

DOCTOR VISITS WITHOUT THE DRIVE: HOW MEDICARE COVERS TELEHEALTH

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DOCTOR VISITS WITHOUT THE DRIVE: HOW MEDICARE COVERS TELEHEALTH

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, I don’t drive much anymore, so getting to the doctor can be a hassle. They suggested telehealth visits, but I’m not very tech savvy. How does Medicare cover these kinds of appointments? --Trying to Keep UpDear Trying, You’re certainly not alone.

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TEXAS NEWS SPOTLIGHT

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Thursday, July 9, 2026
COURT ORDERS CLEANUP TO BEGIN AT SWEETWATER WIND BLADE SITES A Travis County district court has approved an agreed temporary injunction requiring Global Fiberglass Solutions and affiliated defendants to stop accepting additional solid waste at two Sweetwater facilities and begin the process of...