City of Rotan paints it black

Rotan Director of Public Works Rodney Denton works on the line that feeds water to the fire hydrant on the corner of E. Sammy Baugh Ave. and S. McKinley Ave. This black-topped hydrant has a twisted stem that was blocking the flow of water. Many fire hydrants—such as this one—have been topped with a coat of black paint. The Rotan Fire Department tested each fire hydrant throughout the city and…