Rotan EDC Sets the Stage for Community Growth with May Ballot Propositions

In consecutive meetings last week, the Rotan EDC and the Rotan City Council approved two propositions to be placed on the May ballot, which if approved, could expand the use of taxpayer funds.For the past several weeks, the Rotan Economic Development Corporation (EDC) has been in consideration of...

NO CHALLENGERS, NO VOTE

The filing deadline for a place on the May ballot expired last week with only incumbents seeking to represent voters on the Aspermont City Council, AISD School Board, and SMHD Board of Directors.

Rotan ISD Puts $7.5M Bond Back on the Ballot and Retakes Ethics 101

Rotan ISD held its regular meeting later than usual last week, hoping to provide the public with as much time as possible to weigh in on the proposed bond as well as hearing ethical guidelines from legal counsel before calling for the May election.Rotan ISD has been working toward a series of...

How Much Do You Have to Make to File Taxes in 2025?

Dear Senior, What can you tell me about the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season?

Online Power Outage Trackers Now Required by the Public Utility Commission of Texas

AUSTIN, Texas – Electric utilities that deliver power to retail electric customers in Texas are now required to maintain an online electric outage tracker that provides detailed information about power outages in both English and Spanish.

Old Glory News

Brrrr--I don't like this cold weather, I can't get anything done, except to stay close to the fire and stay warm. I will be glad when winter is over for another year. I will not gripe when summer gets here, just so we have enough rain.I suppose everyone had a lovely Valentine day.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

February 22nd• THE OLD GLORY TEXAS COMMUNITY CENTER SR. CITIZENS Saturday Night Musical: 5:00 until ? Concession Stand opens at 5:00 with the Music starting at 5:30 For more info.

Lawmaker calls for probe into $95 million lottery jackpot

The Texas Lottery Commission and its former director are under scrutiny after they allegedly helped a single entity win a $95 million Lotto Texas Jackpot, the Houston Chronicle reported.Written testimony at a state legislative hearing last week from an attorney indicated an entity called Rook TX...

VOICES of VALOR

I spent two years in Vietnam, I'm not really sure what for.The government declared it necessary That we participate in that war.'The Communists,' you all declared Are knocking at freedom's door, And freedom's not worth anything If it's not worth fighting for.So start the draft and pack your...

Managing Q fever outbreaks this spring

As warmer weather approaches, many livestock producers across the state are set to begin preparations for birthing season for several ruminant species.