TCEQ PROBE UNCOVERS ROTAN WATER TANK DAMAGE

A state complaint investigation led to the discovery of a damaged water storage tank in Rotan last week, prompting a boil water notice that will likely remain in effect until at least Thursday as repairs continue.

ASPERMONT PUSHES CLEANUP PROJECT FORWARD

The Aspermont City Council, in its March meeting, advanced its yearslong cleanup initiative by reviewing problem properties and new investor bids, working to restore neglected lots and respond to growing community complaints.

NOMADIC NEWSPAPER

Robert and Paula Kelly, our favorite traveling duo, are bringing the Double Mountain Chronicle (lovingly known as the Nomadic Newspaper or DMC) along on their exciting journeys!

Stonewall Hospital Invests in Broadband Future

Project will link main facilities, cut internet costs, and improve broadband speed across campusThe Stonewall Memorial Hospital District board has approved a $31,000 project to install fiber optic lines, connecting its main facilities and improving broadband service across the campus.

Navigating Social Security as It Downsizes

Dear Senior, My local Social Security office was recently shut down because of staff layoffs and largescale downsizing by the Department of Government Efficiency. All this disruption makes me very nervous, as I’ll be applying for my Social Security retirement benefits later this year.

Old Glory News

Well, today (Sunday) is a beautiful spring day, if we could only get some rain. Everyone please pray for rain.Cannot believe that this year is one third gone already, and it seems like it just started. This time passing so fast is sure making us old before our time!

Stonewall County Proclaims April 5 as Thomas Dean Clark Day

Stonewall County Commissioners have officially proclaimed April 5, 2025, as Thomas Dean Clark Day, honoring a man who, on that date, will celebrate 90 remarkable years of wisdom and wit.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

• ROTAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7 am at City Hall• ROBY CITY COUNCIL MEETING 12 noon at City HallApril 14th• FISHER COUNT COMMISSIONER COURT 9 am• STONEWALL COUNTY COMMISSIONER COURT 9 am• Rotan ISD Board Meeting 6 pm• Roby CISD Board Meeting 6 pmMay 10th• Fisher County Farm Sale scheduled for today.

Season outlook promising for Texas strawberries

Despite some challenges, conditions appear to be aligning well for Texas strawberries as spring harvests continue, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Larry Stein, Ph.D.

Commission Approves Expansion of Digital License and Tag Options for Recreational Hunting, Fishing

AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is expanding digital license and tag options to all recreational hunting, fishing and combo license and tag types.TPWD introduced digital licensing and tagging in 2022 for harvested deer, turkey and oversized red drum.