After a split vote during the first reading of the City of Rotan’s new substandard structure ordinance and council members voting to consider other options last month, upon comparing regulations and hearing from the public during last week’s meeting, the council voted to adopt the original ordinance by a narrow majority.

Commissioners agree to pay out-of-pocket for new mattresses in empty jail The Fisher County Commissioners approved an interlocal agreement with neighboring Jones County for housing its inmates, which should provide the county with a less expensive alternative to housing its inmates. Fisher County Sheriff Tom Pohlman spoke to county commissioners on Monday, presenting an interlocal agreement between Fisher “This is just expanding where we’re housing inmates,” said Pohlman, referencing the eight pages that outlined the agreement with Jones County.

Officially Back to Full Service After Passing the State's 'Escape' Room Challenge The Texas Commissioner on Jail Standards met on May 2 in Austin, where after months of state scrutiny, the commission voted to rescind its remedial order that downgraded the Stonewall County Jail to a 72-hour holding facility, allowing the facility to again commence normal operations. The Stonewall County Jail has been under extra scrutiny from the state since the escape of an inmate on two consecutive occasions in late 2022.

With the Stonewall Hospital District administration halting large projects as cash flow slows and surpluses are lean, the board of directors also approved taking a half-million-dollar line of credit as slower summer months approach in the wake of significant CMS settlements.

WOW Its been another week of storms and hard rain. We had some high winds and more hail and a few showers of hard rain.

9 th - Thurday • The Rotan City Council Meeting 7am at City Hall • Roby CIty Council Meeting 12 pm at City Hall May 11th - Saturday • The The Old Glory Texas Community Center Sr. Citizens Dance will be on the 2nd Saturday night, May 11th.

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources to help me locate some quality doctors in my area? I’m looking for an orthopedic doctor for my 77-year-old mother and a new internist for me, since my doctor retired last year.

April was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is nearly double the average at this point in the year, the National Weather Service says.

Despite record low hay inventories in Texas in 2023, prospects for higher yields this hay season are being fueled by heavy rainfall across major production regions of Texas, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Natural disasters like wildfires, storms, hail, tornadoes often bring out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a crisis also brings out contractors taking advantage of those who have already been victimized. Better Business Bureau is warning homeowners affected by natural disasters to beware of “storm chasers” and out-of-town contractors soliciting businesses. Although not all storm chasers are scammers, they may lack the proper permits for your area, offer quick fixes, or make big promises they can’t deliver.