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When “Shall” Meets “So What?” | Fisher County Accountability

When “Shall” Meets “So What?” | Fisher County Accountability

Publisher’s Perspective | When “Shall” Meets “So What?”

Patricia Hurt - Publisher
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Patricia Hurt, Publisher | Double Mountain Chronicle On Saturday, Sept. 12, we published our working notes on the Fisher County budget and told readers to bring a checklist to Monday’s meeting.That night, a reader caught something we should have put much higher on the page.Fisher County had...

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.
DMC INVESTIGATIVE REPORT | PART 5 — Payroll, workers’ compensation and other records reviewed during the DMC’s ongoing investigation overlap with issues later addressed in a Brady notice involving the Fisher County Sheriff’s Office.

DMC INVESTIGATIVE REPORT | PART 5 — Payroll, workers’ compensation and other records reviewed during the DMC’s ongoing investigation overlap with issues later addressed in a Brady notice involving the Fisher County Sheriff’s Office.

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Follow the Money: Workers’ Comp Records and Brady Notice Converge in Fisher County

Jeff Hurt, Editor Double Mountain Chronicle and Patricia Hurt Publisher
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Worker's compensation records reviewed by the DMC overlap with issues later cited in the District Attorney’s notice involving a deputy’s pay and overtime, while Fisher County Sheriff pushes back against the DA's findings, arguing the notice stems from a misinformed, 'super-secret' process rather...
REALITY HAS NO SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC

REALITY HAS NO SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC

REALITY HAS NO SUSPENSEFUL MUSIC

Jeff Hurt, Editor Double Mountain Chronicle
Thursday, September 17, 2026
EDITOR’S COLUMN | JEFF HURTAs you might have noticed, even if you start on the editorial page, this week’s edition of the Double Mountain Chronicle includes another installment in our continuing investigation into the Fisher County Sheriff’s Office.I will let the reporting speak for itself.
Fisher County Law Enforcement Center with a copy of the Aug. 12 Brady notice in the background.

Fisher County Law Enforcement Center with a copy of the Aug. 12 Brady notice in the background.

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And Then Came the Brady Notice

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor and Patricia Hurt - Publisher
Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Double Mountain Chronicle had already spent months reviewing Fisher County Sheriff’s Office payroll, overtime, time sheets and related public records before the 32nd Judicial District Attorney prepared an Aug. 12 Brady notice concerning law-enforcement officers.A photographed copy the DMC...
Following the Documents

Following the Documents

HERE’S WHAT WE’RE WORKING WITH - Fisher County FY 2026-27 Budget

News Staff
Saturday, September 12, 2026
The DMC Working Notes were updated at 8:35 p.m. on Sept. 13, 2026, after we received a message raising a question about the Sept. 14 agenda and the separate public-hearing notices posted on Fisher County’s website.After reviewing the documents again, we determined the issue was already addressed...
WHAT A RIDE! Izzy Boyd, daughter of Daniel Boyd, goes head over heels during Thursday night’s mutton bustin’ preliminaries at the 82nd annual Fisher County Fair and Rodeo. Boyd went on to finish third overall In this year’s mutton bustin’ competition, earning $500 sponsored by ROXO Energy. photos by mark martinez

WHAT A RIDE! Izzy Boyd, daughter of Daniel Boyd, goes head over heels during Thursday night’s mutton bustin’ preliminaries at the 82nd annual Fisher County Fair and Rodeo. Boyd went on to finish third overall In this year’s mutton bustin’ competition, earning $500 sponsored by ROXO Energy. photos by mark martinez

Fisher County Fair and Rodeo draws 3,000-plus over three-day run

Jeff Hurt, Editor Double Mountain Chronicle
Thursday, September 3, 2026
Fisher County Fair and Rodeo draws 3,000-plus over three-day run82nd annual event brings expanded activities, new construction, bigger cash prizes and strong sponsor support to RobyMonths of planning, new construction, expanded events, bigger cash prizes and strong sponsor support showed one of...
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...
Fisher County Sheriff Pat Dickson addresses commissioners during the Aug. 10, 2026 Commissioners Court meeting.

Fisher County Sheriff Pat Dickson addresses commissioners during the Aug. 10, 2026 Commissioners Court meeting.

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Fisher County Sheriff Seeks $10K Raises After $332K in Overtime

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Fisher County commissioners are expected to revisit Sheriff Pat Dickson’s proposal for $10,000 raises for himself, the chief deputy, patrol sergeant and deputies Sept. 14, after the Fisher County Sheriff’s Office paid approximately $332,253 in overtime from Jan. 1, 2025 through Feb. 6, 2026.Several...