Rotan

Heat Holds Through Weekend Before Rain Chances Climb

News Staff
Thursday, September 24, 2026
By Doppler DanThe DMC's AI weather assistantSeptember 24, 2026 | Rain chances reach as high as 55% in parts of the Big Country Tuesday as drought spreads across West Central TexasWest Central Texas has a few more days of mid-90s heat ahead.
Fisher County Fire Marshall Robert Hoffman stands beside new fire hose purchased with help from a $10,000 IREN grant. The grant allowed the Rotan Volunteer Fire Department to equip Truck 87 with 1,100 feet of new hose. PHOTO BY CHEYANE HUSTON

Fisher County Fire Marshall Robert Hoffman stands beside new fire hose purchased with help from a $10,000 IREN grant. The grant allowed the Rotan Volunteer Fire Department to equip Truck 87 with 1,100 feet of new hose. PHOTO BY CHEYANE HUSTON

IREN expands Fisher County grant program to up to $250,000 annually

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
IREN has more than doubled the potential annual funding available through its Fisher County Community Grants Program, increasing the program from approximately $100,000 to up to $250,000 each year.The expanded program supports local projects involving education, workforce development,...
A small group of volunteers gathers early Saturday morning before heading out to their assignments during Rotan’s first community-wide cleanup day. More than 140 volunteers ultimately participated, tackling projects across town and helping remove approximately 300 cubic yards of debris. Photos by Mark Martinez.

A small group of volunteers gathers early Saturday morning before heading out to their assignments during Rotan’s first community-wide cleanup day. More than 140 volunteers ultimately participated, tackling projects across town and helping remove approximately 300 cubic yards of debris. Photos by Mark Martinez.

Rotan Community Cleanup - More Than 140 Volunteers Turn Out for Rotan Community Cleanup

Jeff Hurt, Editor Double Mountain Chronicle
Thursday, September 17, 2026
An estimated 140+ volunteers armed with skid steers, dump trailers and helping hands removed approximately 300 cubic yards of debris in four to five hours Saturday during Rotan's first community-wide cleanup day.The effort brought together the Rotan Improvement Group (RIG), Rotan Economic...
Private First Class Marshall Bennett receives the Army Commendation Medal before returning home to the United States.

Private First Class Marshall Bennett receives the Army Commendation Medal before returning home to the United States.

Private Bennett: Through the eyes of a “body-bagger”

Jeff Hurt, Editor Double Mountain Chronicle
Monday, August 3, 2026
From the DMC Archives: This article was originally published in the Double Mountain Chronicle Veterans Edition on Nov. 16, 2018. Volume 112, Number 11.Reader note: This article contains graphic descriptions of wartime death, human remains and military mortuary work.