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A tale of two cities

A tale of two cities

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A tale of two cities

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Bethlehem is about 300 miles southwest of Damascus, Syria.The first city tends to occupy our hearts this time of the year, while the other made news recently for its historic liberation from the repressive autocratic Assad regime.Bethlehem is the site of our dear Savior’s birth.
The Interview of a Lifetime

The Interview of a Lifetime

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The Interview of a Lifetime

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, December 19, 2024
It was my friend, whom I will only refer to this one time, and only by the initials J.L. who prompted this tale.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
- Thursday• ROTAN CITY COUNCIL Meeting 7 am• ROBY CITY COUNCIL Meeting 12 pmDecember 14th- Saturday• ROTAN CHRISTMAS PARADE - Downtown Festivities begin at 5pm - line up at 5:30pm in the High School Parking Lot - Lighted Parade to begin at 6pmDecember 16th- Monday• FISHER COUNTY COMMISSIONER...
Brother Brooks receiving his award from the Worshipful Master Jay Hagins

Brother Brooks receiving his award from the Worshipful Master Jay Hagins

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Aspermont Masonic Lodge Honors Irvin Brooks for 50 years of Service

Steve Duncan
Thursday, December 12, 2024
It is an honor and a privilege to recognize an organization’s member’s achievements. Recently an award ceremony was held at Aspermont Masonic Lodge No.1382 A.F.& A.M. This award was to recognize a member for his long service to the lodge.

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Cedar fever’ season begins in Texas

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
It’s time for Texans to brace for ‘cedar fever’ season once again. Cedar fever is an allergic reaction to the pollen released by mountain cedar trees and, unfortunately, you don’t have to be allergic to the pollen for it to affect you.
Jason Date with IREN Energy answered a few brief questions during Fisher County Commissioners public hearing regarding a series of reinvestment zones on Monday.

Jason Date with IREN Energy answered a few brief questions during Fisher County Commissioners public hearing regarding a series of reinvestment zones on Monday.

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HUSHED AND RUSHED

Editor Double Mountain Chronicle
Thursday, December 12, 2024
JEFF HURT IWhile holding the official public hearings on Monday regarding the reinvestment zones for a series of proposed renewable energy projects, the commissioners also approved several tax abatements with companies, sharing little information about how it will affect the county.
SMHD employee representative, Molly Wells, discusses new time-off policies at Monday’s meeting.

SMHD employee representative, Molly Wells, discusses new time-off policies at Monday’s meeting.

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BALANCING THE BOOKS AND BENEFITS

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
The Stonewall Hospital Board of Directors heard from employee representatives when convening on Monday, reviewing a staff petition before making final decisions to approve an amended compensation policy that administrators say will reduce accounting challenges and protect the district from large...
Mildred Crouch of Hamlin, Texas learns self-defense techniques in Old Glory Saturday afternoon at the women's self-defense seminar conducted by Scott Feagan and coordinated by Jan Harris.

Mildred Crouch of Hamlin, Texas learns self-defense techniques in Old Glory Saturday afternoon at the women's self-defense seminar conducted by Scott Feagan and coordinated by Jan Harris.

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HOW DARE YOU!

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
'What if you were seconds away from becoming a victim— would you know how to fight back?'This chilling question is not hypothetical. For a young Texas Tech graduate in Lubbock, it became a terrifying reality when an attempted kidnapper dragged her from her car in a Dollar General parking lot.