BUCKLE UP

The countdown is on for one of the most anticipated weekends in Fisher County. The 81st Annual Fisher County Fair & Rodeo is scheduled for Friday and Saturday, August 22 and 23 at the Fisher County Rodeo Arena. This event isn’t just for one town.

NOMADIC NEWSPAPER

Vick and Deana Burk recently took a quick day trip that turned into an unexpected adventure. Starting from Reno, Nevada, and accompanied by their copy of the Double Mountain Chronicle, they headed to the northern shore of Lake Tahoe, discovering the small mountain town of Kings Beach.

Old Glory News

Oh my, it got pretty hot during the last few days. We need another rain to cool days off.Well, I made another birthday and it was a good one. I told Susan, for my 99 birthday I wanted to ride on an Amtrac, that was something I always wanted to do.

HOW TO FIND AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING NEAR YOU

Dear Senior, Are there any resources that you know of that can help seniors locate affordable housings? My sister, who’s 65 years old, needs to find a different place to live but has very little money. What can you tell me?

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

July 26th• Fisher Red Dirt LLC Mud Bog 12pm.July 31st• Fisher Hospital District Board meeting 12:30pmEmail publisher@dmchronicle.com to have your even placed in the Community Calendar

ABBOTT: FLOODING DEATH TOLL NOW AT 135

Gov. Greg Abbott said late last week that the statewide death toll from the catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country stands at 135, and the number of persons missing has dropped to three.

Production outlook optimistic for Texas cotton amid low prices

Production expectations are good for Texas cotton, but low prices may stymie positive outcomes for growers.John Robinson, Ph.D.

THE LAW, THE LEGEND, & THE LEGISLATURE

Wild quotes, weird laws, and real Texas political historyWhat bizarre 1919 law, championed by a West Texas legislator, aimed to outlaw 'flirtation' in public, sparking a statewide debate on love and law? ANSWER IN NEXT WEEK’S AUGUST 1ST EDITION!

VOICES OF VETERANS: Gunnery Sergeant Rene Avendano Shares His Story of Service in the United States Marines

AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program.

BUDGET SEASON IS HERE

Right now is the most critical time of year for local government. All across Texas, city councils are holding Budget Workshops to plan for the next fiscal year. This is the perfect opportunity for the City Council to formally solve this problem.