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The Modern Dust Bowl

Alexus Stephens |
Thursday, May 7, 2026
A few weeks ago, Rotan Environmental Science teacher Leah Larson reached out to ask whether we would be willing to help provide an incentive and spark a little friendly competition among her students.

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$200M BATTERY PROJECT HEADS TO FISHER COUNTY PUBLIC HEARING

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, May 7, 2026
editor@dmchronicle.comFisher County Commissioners Court is scheduled to hold a public hearing Monday morning on a proposed tax abatement agreement for a battery energy storage project south of Sylvester.The hearing is set for 9 a.m. Monday, May 11, in the Commissioners Courtroom at the Fisher...

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
May 4th - STAR WARS DAY• ROBY SENIOR DECISION DAY! 9 am - May the 4th be with you!May 7 th• Roby Sports Banquet 6:30 pmMay 9 th• Roby Prom!May 23rd• Double Mountain Cemetery will host its 3rd annual recognition of the veterans buried there at 11:00 am.

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Mark Twain TRANSLATION:Just because most people think something does not make it right. When you realize you agree with the crowd, stop long enough to ask whether you have actually thought it through.THINKING POINT:Twain is not saying the majority is automatically wrong every time.

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DMC COMPLIANCE DESK NOTE:

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
This notice is part of the Railroad Commission of Texas permit process for a proposed oil and gas waste disposal well. Readers who want more detail may request the application file, including maps, plats, and location materials, from the Railroad Commission or the applicant.

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Farmers with 2023-2024 Losses Get a Second Shot at Federal Relief

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Thursday, April 30, 2026
Farmers and ranchers in Fisher and Stonewall counties who suffered crop losses in 2023 or 2024 have until Aug.12 to apply for federal disaster relief, and those already in the program are about to see their payments double.The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced April 24 that it is issuing a...
Rotan Senior, Sophie Jones COURTESY PHOTO

Rotan Senior, Sophie Jones COURTESY PHOTO

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No Spell Check Needed

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Rotan ISD senior Sophie Jones will represent the district at the UIL state spelling contest in Austin on May 18, following a journey she said began in fourth grade when she discovered she liked to spell and kept building the skill through years of competition and daily practice.Dedication and...
Officials reviewed the Stonewall County Hazard Mitigation Plan during the April 27 commissioners meeting. Once adopted, the plan will cover the county, city, school, and hospital districts through 2031.. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

Officials reviewed the Stonewall County Hazard Mitigation Plan during the April 27 commissioners meeting. Once adopted, the plan will cover the county, city, school, and hospital districts through 2031.. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

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STONEWALL PLAN SETS FIVE-YEAR EMERGENCY PRIORITIES

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, April 30, 2026
County, city, school, and hospital officials identify generators, sirens, water needs, and emergency readiness projects through 2031.Stonewall County Commissioners reviewed the county’s updated Hazard Mitigation Plan during their Monday meeting, hearing how the FEMA-required document sets five-year...