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With only hours ahead of the May election, voters should remember that May 3rd falls on a Saturday, and the Rotan ISD administration building will be open from 7:00a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for voters wishing to weigh in on the school district and EDC’s ballot propositions.

With only hours ahead of the May election, voters should remember that May 3rd falls on a Saturday, and the Rotan ISD administration building will be open from 7:00a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for voters wishing to weigh in on the school district and EDC’s ballot propositions.

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IT'S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Early voting has now closed in Rotan, with 166 ballots already cast ahead of Election Day. Voters who haven’t yet made their voices heard will have one final opportunity to weigh in on four local propositions this Saturday, May 3, when polls open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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TO THE RESCUE

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, May 1, 2025
The Aspermont City Council voted last week to reinstate its $3,500 monthly subsidy for the ambulance service after hearing from Stonewall Memorial Hospital District CEO Michael Moorhead, who gave an update on the program’s finances and outlined both recent progress and ongoing challenges.
Aspermont school trustees review initial architectural renderings ahead of the district’s anticipated renovation project after voters passed a $7.5 million bond in November

Aspermont school trustees review initial architectural renderings ahead of the district’s anticipated renovation project after voters passed a $7.5 million bond in November

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Old Walls Make Way for New Ideas at Aspermont ISD

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Aspermont ISD trustees recently reviewed early architectural renderings outlining the district’s upcoming bond-funded renovation projects, marking another step forward as officials work to bring long-awaited facility upgrades to life.The bond, passed by voters in November 2024, authorized $7.
Old Glory News

Old Glory News

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Old Glory News

Anita Dozier
Thursday, April 24, 2025
What a beautiful day for Easter Sunday. I hope everyone had a great Easter with family and friends. It is such a lovely day—just had some rain and everything is so pretty and green, so many good places for the Easter Bunny to hide the eggs!

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
3 rd• ROBY CEMETERY ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING WILL BE AT 10:30 AM in Big Country meeting room.May4 th• Rotan Fire Department Cinco De Mayo Taco Fundraiser Sunday, May 4th at 11am $10 a plate (3 tacos, beans, rice, salad, and desert) All proceeds go towards new mobile radios for trucks.
It's a GIRL!

It's a GIRL!

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It's a GIRL!

News Staff
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Jaydon and Dani Fronterhouse would like to announce the birth of their first child in the future yellowhammer… It’s a girl! Kobi Lynn Marie Fronterhouse came into this world on March 24, 2025 at 7:20 PM weighing 5 lbs. 11 oz.
Savy Senior

Savy Senior

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Savy Senior

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Thursday, April 24, 2025
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VOICES of VALOR

VOICES of VALOR

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VOICES of VALOR

Ja Robinson
Thursday, April 24, 2025
SIGNED & DELIVEREDFor a country boy from the cotton fields, Time around here moved so slow.Until I signed on the dotted line, I had no idea how far I would go.From the desert around El Paso, To Germany where I saw the Rhine.To the rice paddies of Vietnam, The memories fill my mind.