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Rebecca Gardner Hudnel addresses the Fisher County Commissioners Court during the Oct. 13 meeting, expressing frustration over law enforcement response times and investigative practices while Sheriff Dickson takes notes.

Rebecca Gardner Hudnel addresses the Fisher County Commissioners Court during the Oct. 13 meeting, expressing frustration over law enforcement response times and investigative practices while Sheriff Dickson takes notes.

RESIDENT CRITICIZES FISHER COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

Jeff Hurt, Editor Double Mountain Chronicle
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Fisher County Commissioners Court heard pointed criticism of the Sheriff’s Department during its October 13 meeting, then approved new patrol vehicles using the state’s SB-22 law enforcement grant program. https://youtu.

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STONEWALL COUNTY RENEWS MEALS ON WHEELS FUNDING

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, October 23, 2025
editor@dmchronicle.comThe Stonewall County Commissioners Court voted last week to approve a resolution authorizing the county’s continued participation in the Meals on Wheels program, ensuring that residents in need will continue receiving hot meals three days a week.
James Pollard focuses on making sure the glue is in just the right spot. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

James Pollard focuses on making sure the glue is in just the right spot. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

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S’MORE GOOD TIMES IN ASPERMONT

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, October 23, 2025
editor@dmchronicle.comThe air around the park by the pool in Aspermont smelled of toasted marshmallows and campfire smoke Saturday evening as families gathered for the second annual S’mores in the Park.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
November 7th• Rotan ISD - HomecomingOctober 16th• Roby City Council Meeting 12 Noon at City HallOctober 19th• Aspermont ISD Board Meeting – 6:30 pm• Aspermont City Council Meeting – 6 pm• The Singing Women of Texas – West Central @6 p.m.
A story worth telling, all of it

A story worth telling, all of it

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A story worth telling, all of it

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Friday night lights are usually followed by Saturday morning or Monday morning film sessions.Coaches across the state are rewinding and reviewing what happened on the football field that either led to a win or resulted in a defeat.

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THE LAW, THE LEGEND, & THE LEGISLATURE

News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Wild quotes, weird laws, and real Texas political historyWhich Texas governor once shot a coyote with a laser-sighted pistol during his morning jog—and turned the story into political legend?

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Thursday, October 16, 2025
“The whole principle is wrong; it’s like demanding that grown men live on skim milk because the baby can’t eat steak.”— Robert A.