Rotan Rolls Out Wreck-ognition for First Dilapidated Structure

The Rotan City Council held its first substandard structure hearing last week, the next step in its effort to address dilapidated structures throughout the city. With the council’s unanimous vote, this will be the first structure abated once the 30-day notification period expires.

IRS TAX TANGLE

Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors met on Monday, where district CEO Michael Moorhead briefed officials regarding recent communications with the IRS as well as addressing some rumors about the incident as SMHD and other taxing entities work to resolve the missed tax payments.

Preston Resigns Board Seat:

The Rotan ISD Board of Trustees accepted the resignation of fellow board member, Matt Preston, leaving his seat vacant until the results of the upcoming November Elections.

Clearfork Health Center to Host “Boo the Flu” Health Fair on October 25

Mark your calendars for Friday, October 25, when the Clearfork Health Center invites the community to a fun and informative health fair as part of its “Boo the Flu” campaign. Drop by the new health center lobby between 9 a.m.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

October 10th - Thursday• Rotan City Council meeting 7 am• Roby City Council meeting 12pmOctober 14th - Monday• COLUMBUS DAY• NO SCHOOL - ASPERMONT, ROTAN, & ROBYOctober 15th - Tuesday• Fisher CO. Commissioner Court 9 am• Stonewall CO. Commissioner Court 9 AMOctober 19th - Saturday• Hobbs Homecoming

Venders Wanted!! Big Ole Texas Christmas!!

Saturday, November 30, 2024 • Senior Citizens Center •10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Call Becky at 940-989-3411 Or Stephenia at 940-256-0860$5.00 for each table. ◊ Christmas Parade starts at dark thirty. Let Stephenia know if you want to be in the parade.

A Sweet Legacy: Don McCormick’s 29-Year Journey of Peanut Brittle and Family Tradition

The Fisher County Historical Commission gathered on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in Roby, Texas, for a meeting that was more than just the usual discussion of old and new business.

Texas forage producers battling fall armyworms

Forage producers around the state are battling fall armyworms and taking protective measures to defend high value pastures and fields for hay and grazing, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.David Kerns, Ph.D.

Community journalism starts with community

Running a local newspaper can be one of the most frustrating, worthwhile, mundane, exciting, demanding, rewarding endeavors you can take on. Sounds great, kids, doesn't it?This year, we received the honor of a request to tell our story as part of National Newspaper Week.

Our stories shape the stories that matter most

It seems like about every time I am out in the public, no matter what the occasion, once someone realizes I own the local paper they seem anxious to tell me something. And in more cases than not, it is how something someone has read impacts their lives.