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The corn crop is shaping up well across the state in areas that received recent rains. While prices are strong now, they are not expected to remain as high as they are under market pressures. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

The corn crop is shaping up well across the state in areas that received recent rains. While prices are strong now, they are not expected to remain as high as they are under market pressures. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas producers plant corn amid strong, but uncertain markets

Kay Ledbetter
Thursday, April 24, 2025
The corn market has been relatively strong as Texas producers monitor planted fields in southern areas and prepare to plant in the High Plains.But that strong market might not last due to market pressures and a large increase in projected planted acres nationwide, said Mark Welch, Ph.D.

UTILITY RATES COMPARISON

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Please Note: Rates are basic city rates, rounded for simplicity. Individual city agreements vary with supplemental fees (e.g., connection, reconnection, transportation, deposits, or transfers). Some cities charge extra for customers outside city boundaries.
With an excess of used tire and multiple dilapidated travel trailers, this Aspermont property has become the center of public concern while potentially costing the city thousands of dollars to clear.

With an excess of used tire and multiple dilapidated travel trailers, this Aspermont property has become the center of public concern while potentially costing the city thousands of dollars to clear.

Aspermont City Council Tables Costly Property Fix

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, April 24, 2025
editor@dmchronicle.comThe Aspermont City Council met Tuesday night to resume discussions from its March session, continuing to weigh options for dealing with ongoing code violations at several properties in town.
The AISD trustees review a settlement agreement on Monday that will allow the district to recoup 70% of the original Insurance claim from when the school gymnasium was damaged in 2017.

The AISD trustees review a settlement agreement on Monday that will allow the district to recoup 70% of the original Insurance claim from when the school gymnasium was damaged in 2017.

ROOF REFUND INCOMING

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, April 24, 2025
After nearly eight years of waiting, litigation, and stalled negotiations, Aspermont ISD officials say the district will finally receive a partial reimbursement from the insurance claim tied to the 2017 storm that destroyed the high school gym roof.
THE COST OF KEEPING CLEAN

THE COST OF KEEPING CLEAN

THE COST OF KEEPING CLEAN

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, April 24, 2025
editor@dmchronlcle.comThe Rotan City Council met last week, where members reviewed current water, sewer, and trash collection rates during their regular meeting.
Fruit trees, including peaches and plums, rely on a period of winter dormancy, triggered by a specific number of “chill hours” or periods of cold weather that help trees reset and prepare for spring growth. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)

Fruit trees, including peaches and plums, rely on a period of winter dormancy, triggered by a specific number of “chill hours” or periods of cold weather that help trees reset and prepare for spring growth. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications)

Texas fruit growers adapt to chill challenges and freeze damage

Adam Russellg - Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Texas fruit growers are facing a difficult season due to a combination of inconsistent winter chill and damaging spring freezes.

Push for statewide vote on vouchers is defeated

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Texas House rejected a bid by Rep. James Talarico, DAustin, to put the school voucher proposal up for a statewide vote on the November ballot.The amendment to the House voucher bill was shot down early Wednesday evening by a vote of 86 to 62. Rep.
Rotan City Administrator Carla Thornton Speaks to the Fisher County commissioners Court on Monday, ahead of officials approving funding to upgrade city’s animal control facilities.

Rotan City Administrator Carla Thornton Speaks to the Fisher County commissioners Court on Monday, ahead of officials approving funding to upgrade city’s animal control facilities.

SIT. STAY. BUILD A FENCE.

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
In a unanimous vote during Monday’s commissioners court meeting, Fisher County officials approved a $22,000 bid to erect fencing around the dog kennels at the City of Rotan’s aging animal control facility—marking what may be the most significant step forward in a two-year effort to get a countywide...
Rotan ISD Superintendent Michael Rudewick uses a variety of dried beans and a series of graduating containers to simplify the state’s education funding model during Monday night’s board meeting.

Rotan ISD Superintendent Michael Rudewick uses a variety of dried beans and a series of graduating containers to simplify the state’s education funding model during Monday night’s board meeting.

Superintendent Rudewick Breaks Down Rotan ISD's Funding Puzzle Before Bond Election

News Staff
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Rotan ISD Superintendent Michael Rudewick delivered a public overview of Texas school finance during Monday night’s board meeting, providing board members and community attendees with a plain-language example of how the district receives and allocates funding.