Double Mountain Chronicle e-Edition
THE COST OF COVERAGE

THE COST OF COVERAGE

THE COST OF COVERAGE

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Part 3 of DMC’s investigation examines what patrol activity county taxpayers received during periods of extraordinary overtime spending and reconstructs a December 2025 inmate transport to Mississippi and explores the questions it raised.

News 

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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• Stonewall Commissioner Court Public Hearing & Meeting 9am • Fisher County Hosptal Board meeting 5pm • Aspermont ISD Board Meeting 6:30pm June 29th…

CITY OF ROBY SETS BOUNDARIES BEFORE RV PARKS BECOME A PROBLEM

The Circle B RV Park in Roby is pictured along U.S. Highway 180. The Roby City Council recently adopted a new ordinance regulating RV parks within the city limits, establishing licensing requirements, development standards and operational rules for future RV park development. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

The Circle B RV Park in Roby is pictured along U.S. Highway 180. The Roby City Council recently adopted a new ordinance regulating RV parks within the city limits, establishing licensing requirements, development standards and operational rules for future RV park development. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

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The Roby City Council unanimously approved a new ordinance June 11 regulating RV parks within the city limits, replacing the city’s previous RV park ordinance…

HOW TO USE AI SAFELY AND PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SCAMS

HOW TO USE AI SAFELY

HOW TO USE AI SAFELY

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Dear Savvy Senior, I keep hearing about AI in the news and how it’s being used in scams. I’m not very tech savvy and find it confusing.
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Sports 

HAMMER GRADUATES SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE

HAMMER GRADUATES SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE

HAMMER GRADUATES SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE

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BASEBALL ALL-DISTRICT SELECTIONS (DISTRICT 6)

Christian Gomez Roby Pitcher MVP

Christian Gomez Roby Pitcher MVP

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ROTAN ATHLETIC BANQUET 2026

Rotan Yellowhammer Cheer Squad L-R: Joey Lujan, Alexus Stephens, Cali Daniel, Kate Van Poppel, Avery Gonzalez, Talyn Lewis.

Rotan Yellowhammer Cheer Squad L-R: Joey Lujan, Alexus Stephens, Cali Daniel, Kate Van Poppel, Avery Gonzalez, Talyn Lewis.

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ROTAN I.S.D. HOSTED ITS ANNUAL END OF THE YEAR SPORTS BANQUET LAST TUESDAY, CELEBRATING ACHIEVMENTS IN YELLOWHAMMER ATHLETICS DURING THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR..
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Obituaries 

Dorothy Whitehead Landes

Dorothy Whitehead Landes

Dorothy Whitehead Landes

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MARCH 31, 1925 – JUNE 13, 2026 DOROTHY WHITEHEAD LANDES, passed away June 13, 2026, in Rotan, TX. Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m.

Freddie Max Stuart

Freddie Max Stuart

Freddie Max Stuart

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FEBRUARY 24, 1937 – MAY 30, 2026 Freddie Max Stuart, a devoted family man, respected educator, and pillar of the Roby community, passed away peacefully on May…

Karen Darlene Driver

Karen Darlene Driver

Karen Darlene Driver

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FEBRUARY 24, 1945 – MAY 31, 2026 Karen Darlene Driver, a radiant and joyful spirit known for her deep love of crafts, lively conversations, and unwavering…
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