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''No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin, or his background, or his religion. People must learn to hate, and if they can learn to hate, they can be taught to love, for love comes more naturally to the human heart than its opposite." ~ Nelson Mandela
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Availability of Low-Interest Physical Loss Loans for Producers Affected by Natural Disasters
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Physical loss loans can help producers repair or replace damaged or destroyed physical property essential to the success of the agricultural operation, including livestock losses.
Thursday, June 30, 2022
High temperatures take toll on Texas crops
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The high temperatures crops experienced over recent weeks across much of the state could translate into lower yields for producers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Research expert.
Lee Tarpley, Ph.D.
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Police question suspects in Rotan ISD vandalism case
Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
After being notified of vandalism at the Rotan ISD Gymnasium, the Fisher County Sheriff’s Department questioned several students identified as suspects, and officials said while the investigation is ongoing, the charge associated with the crime is severe.
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Aspermont passes city ordinances and councilman resigns
Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Weeks of lengthy and sometimes tense discussions came to an end last week when the Aspermont City Council reached a majority vote for the adoption of two local ordinances and accepted the resignation of one of the ordinances’ biggest voices of opposition.
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Drew Yanez helps pick out the perfect fireworks for Riley and Everleigh Hurt at the Marinez Family Fireworks stand located at 812 N. Cleveland in Rotan.
Officials urge caution during 4th of July fireworks
Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
With several counties across the state banning fireworks, city, county, and law enforcement officials on both sides of the Double Mountains are urging residents exercise safe, common-sense practices and good judgment when using fireworks this year.
Thursday, June 30, 2022
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
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Rotan Community Services Annual 4th of July Fireworks show will begin at 10pm at Ed Patton Memorial Park.
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Happy Independence Day!
Thursday, June 30, 2022
The Nomadic Newspaper heads to the Golden State
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One of our very favorite columnists, Tumbleweed Smith, took the DMC on a trip to Montclair, California. We are curious if this trip will lead to more entertaining stories in future editions? Going on a trip? Take the Double Mountain Chronicle.
Thursday, June 30, 2022
Stonewall County resident, Flynn Simmons points out areas of erosion along CR 410 with County Judge Ronnie Moorhead as Commission Gary Myers looks on.
Stonewall resident concerns result in public hearing
Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
The Stonewall County Court will be holding a public hearing on Monday, July 11 in response to regulatory concerns along County Road 410 that were residents raised with commissioners in early June.
Thursday, June 30, 2022
A course covering butterflies is now available for online learning. It covers the basics of butterflies, helps Texans to identify which species are in their region, and how to garden to attract them. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Laura McKenzie)
Learn about butterflies, bring them to your garden
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A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service online learning course on butterflies is now available. The course covers butterfly biology, how to identify different species and what plants will attract them to a garden.
The cost for the course is $25, and it is available at https://tx.ag/ALLButterfly.
Thursday, June 23, 2022