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FOR THE RECORD

FOR THE RECORD

FOR THE RECORD

News Staff
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
It has been 50 years since Texas passed the Open Records Act, one of the most aggressive transparency laws in history, and while public information battles continue to wage in Austin, there is an expanding news desert in rural Texas, with six counties in the state’s panhandle alone having no...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 2023
1 st • APRIL FOOL'S DAY April 3 rd • Stonewall Memorial Hospital Board Meeting 5pm April 7 th • GOOD FRIDAY • SCHOOL HOLIDAY - Aspermont ISD • Roby CISD • Rotan ISD April 9 th • EASTER SUNDAY April 10th • NO SCHOOL - Rotan ISD • Rotan ISD Board Meeting 6:30
April 5th is Mattie Weaver Day in Stonewall County

April 5th is Mattie Weaver Day in Stonewall County

April 5th is Mattie Weaver Day in Stonewall County

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The Stonewall County Commissioners Court surprised one resident with an early birthday present this week, officially proclaiming the 5th day of April as Mattie Weaver Day in recognition of a lifetime of deduction and service to her community.
SENATE PASSES TAX CUT PACKAGE

SENATE PASSES TAX CUT PACKAGE

SENATE PASSES TAX CUT PACKAGE

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The Texas Senate last week unanimously approved a $16.5 billion package to lower property taxes and inject billions of dollars into public schools. As reported by the Texas Tribune, the three separate bills require the state to send at least $5.

Forage producers hoping for bumper yields

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Texas forage producers are hoping improved moisture conditions across parts of the state could lead to a bumper crop this spring and summer, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Vanessa Corriher-Olson, Ph.D.
Representatives from WRA Architects and Gallagher Construction discuss with Roby CISD Trustees remaining troubled areas as the district's construction project nears completion.

Representatives from WRA Architects and Gallagher Construction discuss with Roby CISD Trustees remaining troubled areas as the district's construction project nears completion.

Roby trustees discuss ongoing construction challenges

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Roby CISD Trustees met with architectural and construction contractors last week, hearing the most recent updates to the district’s plumbing issues as the multi-million dollar renovation and construction project nears an end.
Officials at Aspermont ISD are considering replacing these aging bleachers but high cost estimates have them exploring other areas where improvements could be made. ( PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ)

Officials at Aspermont ISD are considering replacing these aging bleachers but high cost estimates have them exploring other areas where improvements could be made. ( PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ)

Aspermont ISD reconsiders gym upgrades

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Aspermont ISD trustees were reluctant to approve upgrades to the school gymnasium after receiving higher-than-expected bids for replacing bleachers, leaving officials to explore alternatives for spending revenues previously earmarked for capital outlay.
Gerald (Rotan Class of '57) and Carolyn Murff along with long time friends, Kenny (Rotan Class of '56) and Becky (Rotan Class of '58) McKinney took along the DMC on their trip to Brazil and their adventure along the Amazon River. Going on a trip? Take the Double Mountain Chronicle. You can email it to publisher@dmchronicle.

Gerald (Rotan Class of '57) and Carolyn Murff along with long time friends, Kenny (Rotan Class of '56) and Becky (Rotan Class of '58) McKinney took along the DMC on their trip to Brazil and their adventure along the Amazon River. Going on a trip? Take the Double Mountain Chronicle. You can email it to publisher@dmchronicle.

The Nomadic Newspaper takes a trip to the Amazon River

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The Nomadic Newspaper takes a trip to the Amazon River

Aspermont City Council talks trash

News Staff
Thursday, March 30, 2023
Aspermont City officials met with representatives from local waste management companies, as the city’s contract for waste disposal services expires in September, and officials prepare to accept bids in upcoming months.