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SUE JANE SULLIVAN

SUE JANE SULLIVAN

Comfort food revelation

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Nothing like a winter storm, Texas style, to bring out the craving for comfort food. Thanks to winter storm Fern, I am proud to announce my granddaughter Ellie’s conversion to cornbread.
AISD Superintendent Zach Morris and trustees Jennifer Hodges and Ray Bradley review SB 11, which resolves the district to adopt a period of daily prayer, which officials say is unnecessary since the district already supports the expression of faith. JEFF HURT

AISD Superintendent Zach Morris and trustees Jennifer Hodges and Ray Bradley review SB 11, which resolves the district to adopt a period of daily prayer, which officials say is unnecessary since the district already supports the expression of faith. JEFF HURT

Prayers Stays. New Police doesn't

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Aspermont ISD trustees discussed Texas Senate Bill 11 during their Jan. 21 board meeting, weighing whether to adopt a formal daily prayer and religious-reading period or continue current practices, with officials declining to adopt the SB 11 resolution.
SMHD Human Resources Director Maryellen Coats gives newly appointed SMHD Director Claire Clarke her oath of office during the board’s January 12 meeting. JEFF HURT

SMHD Human Resources Director Maryellen Coats gives newly appointed SMHD Director Claire Clarke her oath of office during the board’s January 12 meeting. JEFF HURT

Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Appoints Claire Clark to Board Seat

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
The Stonewall Memorial Hospital District board moved on January 12 to fill a vacant seat on the board, appointing Claire Clark to serve out the remainder of the 2023–2026 term left open after former board member Jackie Bingham resigned last year.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
FISHER COUNTY STOCK SHOW• AG MECHANICS SHOW AT 5:30PM• RABBIT SHOW AT 6PMJanuary 23rdSTONEWALL COUNTY STOCK SHOW- 10 AM FISHER COUNTY STOCK SHOW• STEER SHOW AT 3PMJanuary 26th• Stonewall Commissioner Court Meeting 9 AM• Fisher County Hospital Board Meeting 5:30 PMFebruary 17th - 23rd•EARLY VOTING...
The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission: NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen. Credit: NASA

The crew of NASA’s Artemis II mission: NASA astronauts Christina Koch, Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and CSA (Canadian Space Agency) astronaut Jeremy Hansen. Credit: NASA

NASA’S ARTEMIS II MOON MISSION WEEKS AWAY FROM LAUNCH

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
NASA is preparing to send astronauts around the Moon for the first time in more than 53 years, with the Artemis II mission now targeting a launch window that opens February 6.

MISTAKES WERE MADE

News Staff
Thursday, January 22, 2026
In last week’s print edition, the Double Mountain Chronicle incorrectly listed the date of the 2026 Texas March Primary Election as March 5. The Primary Election will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2026.Fortunately the mistake was caught before the digital version was released.