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.

USDA Increases Funding for New Specialty Crop Program; Reminds Producers of Upcoming Deadlines

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds specialty crop producers to apply for assistance for marketing and food safety certification expenses.

Rotan ISD Invites Community to Help Shape the Future at January 20th Town Hall

Rotan ISD will host its first town hall meeting of 2025 later this month, with officials looking to share early information ahead of a possibly calling for a bond election later this year.

Stonewall County Bids Warm Farewell to Commissioner Meador, Closing 28 Years of Dedicated Service

The Stonewall County Commissioners met just before Christmas, where during its final meeting of the year on December 23, 2024, officials bid farewell to longstanding Commissioner Billy Kirk Meador.

Aspermont Eyes 2025 Cleanup:

Although the Aspermont City Council was forced to cancel its December meeting due to scheduling conflicts, moving into 2025, the council will likely review various properties that could be scheduled for cleanup during the year.

SHERIFF SAGA

Fisher County officials held a brief ceremony on Monday to formally swear in newly appointed Sheriff John Dickson.