USDA Announces 2025 Enrollment Periods for Crop and Dairy Safety-Net Programs

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2025 enrollment periods for key safety-net programs – Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) as well as Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC).

Rotan Council Faces Ruff Realities with Dog Bites, Idle Trucks, and Kennel Conundrums

JEFF HURTDOUBLE MOUNTAIN CHRONICLE The Rotan City Council met last week, where officials discussed animal control issues including recent reports of dog bites, with Sheriff Dickson offering assistance should the city improve operations and infrastructure.

NEW YEAR, NEW LEGAL BATTLE

DOUBLE MOUNTAIN CHRONICLEThe Fisher County Commissioners Court started 2025 by closing the doors to the public to deliberate with legal counsel, where upon reconvening the regular meeting session, the court unanimously approved retaining attorney Sterling Burleson for representation against any...

THE TRENDSETTERS

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Aspermont ISD's Anticipated Baseball Season Benched Due to Low Participation

DOUBLE MOUNTAIN CHRONICLEThe Aspermont School Board was informed during a meeting just before the semester break that officials determined it would not be possible for AISD to offer its anticipated baseball program this year.

Stonewall County Kicks Off 2025 with Audits, Roads, and a Tin Horn Twist

DOUBLE MOUNTAIN CHRONICLEThe Stonewall County Commissioners Court met in its first meeting of the year on Monday, where officials were presented with its most recently completed financial report and made final decisions for addressing road maintenance issues.

Big Country EC Announces 3-Cent Credit on Electric Bills for December and January

A significant decrease in power costs allows our cooperative to pass savings to members.Roby, Texas – January 2, 2025 – Big Country Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce a 3-cent credit on electric bills for the months of December and January.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

- Friday• Aspermont ISD School Holiday• STONEWALL COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOWJanuary 11th- Saturday• STONEWALL COUNTY LIVESTOCK SHOW• AISD Ag Mech Show 10 am• ROBY CISD STATE CHAMPION MONUMENT CEREMONY - 2 PM - to honor the 2009 Girls Basketball State Champion Team, 2023 Girls Cross Country State...

How to Help a Hoarding Parent

Dear Senior, My dad has always been a pack rat, but since mom died a few years ago he’s become more of a hoarder. The clutter in his house has gotten out of control and I don’t know what to do. Any suggestions?

Legislative session begins on Jan. 14th

The 89th Texas legislative session begins on Jan. 14 with a stillunresolved race for speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.State Reps.