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Thursday, March 5, 2026
9 th• Fisher County Commissioner Court9am• Stonewall County Commissione Court 9 am• Roby CIDS Board Meeting 6 pmMarch 10th• Rotan ISD Board Meeting 6 pm, good fellowship and good music!March 12th• FRotan City Council Meeting 7 am• Roby City Council Meeting 12 pmEmail publisher@dmchronicle.

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
“Nothing drives audience growth quite like being told you shouldn’t be read.”~ Mike BlinderTRANSLATION:Telling people “do not read this” is often the fastest way to make them want to read it.THINKING POINT:This is the media version of “do not press this button.
Ruthie Elkins (left) and Ellen Abernathy, president of the Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board, listen as administrators present financial reports during the board’s February meeting.

Ruthie Elkins (left) and Ellen Abernathy, president of the Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board, listen as administrators present financial reports during the board’s February meeting.

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STRONGER CASH POSITION, SOFTER INPATIENT SEASON: HOSPITAL BOARD REVIEWS THE NUMBERS

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Stonewall Memorial Hospital District board members reviewed the district’s financial condition during its February meeting, with executives reporting a December loss, improved liquidity compared to last year, and continued pressure tied to inpatient volume.
Superintendent Jimmy Bennett, seated beside Board President Kevin Kelly, updates the Roby CISD board on his recommendation to delay action on the Rock House demolition and outlines plans to invite financial advisor Jake Lawrence to return with additional information as the district monitors IREN-related developments.

Superintendent Jimmy Bennett, seated beside Board President Kevin Kelly, updates the Roby CISD board on his recommendation to delay action on the Rock House demolition and outlines plans to invite financial advisor Jake Lawrence to return with additional information as the district monitors IREN-related developments.

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DEMOLITION DEFERRED: Roby CISD Rethinks Timing as IREN Plans E

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
Roby CISD trustees were presented new considerations during the board’s February meeting regarding the district’s long-running “Rock House” issue, as Superintendent Jimmy Bennett recommended the board hold off on demolition decisions while larger facility questions, including the potential impact...

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Wednesday, February 25, 2026
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What’s to come?

What’s to come?

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What’s to come?

Sue Jane Sullivan
Wednesday, February 25, 2026
“You can’t predict with certainty what jobs the world will need in ten years— and you certainly can’t find one and freeze it in place. But the world will still need wisdom and integrity and creativity and care…..” – Russell D.