Stonewall County Seeks Bids for Cemetery Upkeep as Contract Nears Expiration

With the county’s cemetery maintenance contract expiring in April, officials agreed on Monday to begin accepting bids for services that will continue regular upkeep on seven cemeteries across the county for the next three years.Stonewall County Judge Ronnie Moorhead first initiated the discussion...

DATA, DIRT, AND DEALS

Representatives with IREN Energy spoke to Fisher County commissioners on Monday, reviewing amended plans ahead of staring the construction of its data center, a multi-phase project expected to begin next week and be completed next year.Fisher County has been anticipating the construction of IREN...

Trustees to Decide on Second Attempt at $7.5M Bond Thursday

The Rotan ISD Board of Trustees is set to meet Thursday evening, February 13, to consider calling a $7.5 million bond election ahead of next week’s deadline.

ROBY CISD SUPERINTENDENT RESIGNS

Only a month after Roby CISD trustees extended Superintendent Dr. Kenny Border’s contract, board members accepted his resignation shortly after returning from executive session on Monday.Border informed the staff of his intentions ahead of Monday night’s meeting and presented his official...

Texas beef herd grows slightly amid record prices

The Texas beef cattle herd grew slightly since January 2024, but the overall U.S. herd remains near its lowest numbers since 1961.Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts expect several factors to continue working against a rebuild of the Texas beef cattle herd.

Dozing Off the Past, Waking Up to Progress

The City of Rotan’s first substandard structure abatement was completed over the weekend, with demolition crews removing the deteriorated mobile home at E. Sammy Baugh and N. Richard St. By Monday, the lot had been cleared and leveled, marking a significant step in the city’s ongoing efforts to...

MONEY WELL SCHOOLED

After receiving a sizable donation recently, and after meeting with consultants offering to assist the district establish an education foundation, Aspermont ISD officials approved moving forward with creating a separate 501(c)(3).When Aspermont ISD trustees met early last week, Superintendent Zach...

BIG DECISIONS, EMPTY CHAIRS again

Fewer than 25 people attended the Rotan ISD Town Hall Meeting on Monday night, where officials shared updated information with community members present before school trustees possibly call for a $7.5 million bond late next week.Rotan ISD administrators, board members, and the district’s bond team...

ROTAN EDC POWER

The Rotan Economic Development Corporation is looking to possibly seek voter approval in the upcoming May election regarding a proposition to expand its current classification beyond the scope of its Type A structure to assist with a wider variety of potential projects.When the Rotan Economic...

How Seniors Can Get Help Lowering Their Grocery Bills

Dear Senior, I would like to find out if my 72-year-old mother is eligible for food stamps or any other type of assistance program. When my stepfather died last year, mom’s income dropped in half and is having a hard time paying her grocery bills.