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FARMERS WANTED

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
WASHINGTON, June 16, 2025 – Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally.

Rejects Homeschool UIL Participation; Targets Student Cell Phones

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, June 19, 2025
School board cites policy concerns behind SB 401 decision, aims to curb classroom distractions with new device restrictionsThe Aspermont ISD Board of Trustees met Monday evening, where Superintendent Zach Morris briefed officials on recent legislative changes requiring local policy decisions...
The City Of Rotan continuous to make improvements on its animal holding facility as a newly hired animal control officer starts this week.

The City Of Rotan continuous to make improvements on its animal holding facility as a newly hired animal control officer starts this week.

Rotan’s Animal Control Program Gets New Leash on Life

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The Rotan City Council met last week for its regular meeting, where officials announced that the city’s long-delayed animal control program has taken a major step forward.
NOMADIC NEWSPAPER

NOMADIC NEWSPAPER

NOMADIC NEWSPAPER

News Staff
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Your favorite travelers, Robert and Paula Kelly, are back at it—this time taking the Double Mountain Chronicle to the heart of the nation: Washington, D.C.With a full itinerary and walking shoes ready, the Kellys spent the week touring museums, monuments, and even the White House.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
• ROTAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7 AM• ROBY CITY COUNCIL MEETING 12PMJune 14th• FLAG DAYJune 15th• HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!

Stonewall Hospital District Cautions More IRS Penalties

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Stonewall Memorial Hospital District officials shared an update this week regarding the ongoing federal tax complications surrounding the county’s former ambulance service, offering some relief but cautioning that additional payments may still be ahead.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
“He who closes his ears to the views of others, shows little confidence in the integrity of his own views.”~ William CongreveTRANSLATION: If you’re unwilling to listen to other people’s perspectives, it might mean you’re not fully confident in your own beliefs.
A downed power pole leans across a rural county road, a stark reminder of the storm’s power and the challenges facing utility crews working through mud and water to restore service. Photo courtesy of Big Country Electric

A downed power pole leans across a rural county road, a stark reminder of the storm’s power and the challenges facing utility crews working through mud and water to restore service. Photo courtesy of Big Country Electric

NATURE’S ONE-TWO PUNCH

News Staff
Thursday, June 12, 2025
A powerful line of storms struck Fisher County and the surrounding region between Sunday evening and Tuesday morning, bringing hail the size of baseballs, wind gusts exceeding 80 miles per hour, and flash flooding that overwhelmed roads and homes.