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Reanna Santos ’22 ’25, a Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences former student, will serve as Miss Rodeo Texas 2025. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Reanna Santos ’22 ’25, a Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences former student, will serve as Miss Rodeo Texas 2025. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Howdy, Queen: Reanna Santos ’22 ’25 is MISS RODEO TEXAS 2025

Mamie Hertel
Thursday, August 14, 2025
AGRILIFETODAY.TAMU.EDU/Just a month after earning her Master of Science from Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, Reanna Santos ’22 ’25 traded her cap and gown for a crown.After years of balancing research, athletics and...
Slipping through our fingers

Slipping through our fingers

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Slipping through our fingers

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
SUE JANE SULLIVANThe moment I wake up Before I put on my makeup, I say a little prayer for you….(I Say a Little Prayer, Bacharach/David) This beginning week of school lends itself to a variety of emotions for families, but I am particularly mindful of those sending a firstborn to school for the...

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THE LAW, THE LEGEND, & THE LEGISLATURE

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Wild quotes, weird laws, and real Texas political historyWhich 1989 Texas Supreme Court ruling told lawmakers to rewrite school finance—Law, Legend, or Legislature?ANSWER IN NEXT WEEK’S AUGUST 22TH EDITION!LAST WEEK'S ANSWER TO: Who were the “Immortal 40,” and why did they secretly flee Texas in...

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THE POLITICAL GAME BOARD

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Why the walkout story keeps repeating—and who’s really playing whom.THE BOARD (rules that matter)•Quorum: Two-thirds must be present or nothing moves.•Special sessions: Governor can call repeating 30-day sessions.•Compel attendance: Present members can order a call of the chamber (civil warrants,...

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

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Thursday, August 14, 2025
“The truth will set you free.But first it will piss you off.” ~ Gloria Steinem TRANSLATION: The truth can be upsetting, especially when it challenges what you thought you knew.
Rotan ISD interim superintendent Dr. Burks board president Britt Sipe follow along as financial advisor Jake Lawrence the presents results of the school district’s bond sale.

Rotan ISD interim superintendent Dr. Burks board president Britt Sipe follow along as financial advisor Jake Lawrence the presents results of the school district’s bond sale.

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Rotan ISD Sells $6.4M in Bonds at Low Interest Rate

News Staff
Thursday, August 14, 2025
Rotan ISD trustees approved the sale of $6.4 million in bonds Aug. 5, securing favorable interest rates after strong investor demand pushed costs lower for the district.
Captain Roy Goad Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army

Captain Roy Goad Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army

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Captain Roy Goad Shares His Story of Service in the U.S. Army

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Thursday, August 14, 2025
AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program.This week, we highlight the service of Captain Roy Goad, who served...
Heavily armed SWAT personnel and an armored vehicle move into position during a standoff in Rotan on Monday, August 11. Tactical units assisted local law enforcement in the safe apprehension of a barricaded suspect on East 7th Street.

Heavily armed SWAT personnel and an armored vehicle move into position during a standoff in Rotan on Monday, August 11. Tactical units assisted local law enforcement in the safe apprehension of a barricaded suspect on East 7th Street.

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NO SOCKS, NO SHOES, NO ESCAPE

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, August 14, 2025
editor@dmchronicle.comA coordinated law enforcement response involving local deputies, DPS troopers, and the Abilene SWAT Team led to the peaceful arrest of Michael Vaden, 40, after he barricaded himself inside his home in Rotan on Monday, August 11.Vaden, who had multiple outstanding warrants at...

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Tax Rate Rises Slightly as Property Values Climb in Stonewall County

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, August 14, 2025
editor@dmchronicle.comThe Stonewall County Commissioners Court has officially adopted its 2025–2026 fiscal year budget and approved the annual tax rate following a brief public hearing held on Monday, August 11.Though public notice was issued through the county’s newspaper of record ahead of the...