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Annual Farm Auction Returns to Rotan April 11th

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Whitley May Auctioneers will hold its annual Rotan consignment auction on Saturday, April 11, at the Sheriff Posse Arena three-quarters of a mile west of town. Bidding starts at 9:02 a.m.
Rotan ISD trustees listen attentively as Double Mountain Chronicle editor Jeff Hurt presents his Level Three grievance appeal during the board’s March 10 meeting, arguing that citizens should be allowed to address the board when the agenda items they care about are actually being considered — not only during a brief window at the start of the meeting before discussion begins. (DMC PHOTO)

Rotan ISD trustees listen attentively as Double Mountain Chronicle editor Jeff Hurt presents his Level Three grievance appeal during the board’s March 10 meeting, arguing that citizens should be allowed to address the board when the agenda items they care about are actually being considered — not only during a brief window at the start of the meeting before discussion begins. (DMC PHOTO)

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DENIED

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
The Rotan ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously March 10 to uphold the district’s current public participation policy after a Level Three grievance appeal filed by Double Mountain Chronicle editor Jeff Hurt, a Rotan ISD resident and parent.

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STONEWALL COUNTY WORKS THROUGH THE PRACTICAL SIDE OF CEMETERY UPKEEP

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Thursday, March 19, 2026
Stonewall County commissioners took another step into the practical side of cemetery upkeep during their Monday, March 9, meeting, authorizing staff to inspect and possibly purchase a used golf cart to carry spraying equipment for weed control at county cemeteries.
STEP RIGHT UP THE CIRCUS IS COMING!

STEP RIGHT UP THE CIRCUS IS COMING!

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STEP RIGHT UP THE CIRCUS IS COMING!

News Staff
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Rotan Community Service League brings the big top back March 31, with advance tickets sold locally helping boost funds for the town’s 4th of July Fireworks Show.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
March 12th• Rotan City Council Meeting 7 am• Roby City Council Meeting 12 pmMarch 24th• Aspermont City Council 6pm -Email publisher@dmchronicle.com to have your even placed in the Community Calendar

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NATURE NATE’S FOUNDER OUSTS SID MILLER

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Nate Sheets, a Collin County ranch owner and founder of Nature Nate’s Honey, defeated three-term incumbent Sid Miller in the March 3 Republican primary for Texas agriculture commissioner, roughly 52 percent to 47 percent.Gov.

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LOCAL BALLOTS SET, RUNOFFS NEXT

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, March 12, 2026
With the March Primaries coming to an end last week, voter turnout in both counties was higher than average but remained relatively low. Fisher County brought 38.5% of its registered voters to the polls, and Stonewall County managed just 31.1%.
Gallagher Construction representative Nathan Umanos reviews the bid package and project “total sheet” with Rotan ISD trustees during the February board meeting as Rotan ISD Principal Jody Helms and WRA Architect Alex Fedrick listen in.

Gallagher Construction representative Nathan Umanos reviews the bid package and project “total sheet” with Rotan ISD trustees during the February board meeting as Rotan ISD Principal Jody Helms and WRA Architect Alex Fedrick listen in.

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Rotan ISD Approves $6.47 Million High School Renovation Package

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Rotan ISD trustees took a major step toward launching the district’s bond renovation work in February, voting unanimously to approve the project “total sheet” and prime contractors for the high school renovation portion of the effort.

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STONEWALL COUNTY WEIGHS DISTRICT-WIDE PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
With the unexpected passing of Stonewall County Attorney Riley Branch earlier this month, county officials are looking at ways to fill the vacancy, and as legal counsel becoming more difficult to find in rural Texas, officials are exploring creative solutions.