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Runnels, at top, and Cheaps, lower, were trained over seven months to discriminate nasal swabs collected from cattle at the McGregor Research Station that developed bovine respiratory disease symptoms. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Aiden Juge)

Runnels, at top, and Cheaps, lower, were trained over seven months to discriminate nasal swabs collected from cattle at the McGregor Research Station that developed bovine respiratory disease symptoms. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Aiden Juge)

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Can dogs catch a whiff of bovine respiratory disease?

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
A Texas A&M AgriLife researcher is taking a page out of human disease research to see if dogs might be able to sniff out bovine respiratory disease, BRD, one of the largest health challenges for the feedlot cattle industry. Courtney Daigle, Ph.D.

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Texas Farmers Union 121st Annual State Convention

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
Texas Farmers Union (TFU) announces the 121st State Convention January 20 – 21, 2023 at the MCM Elegante’ Suites, 4250 Ridgemont Dr., Abilene, TX. Opening session of the convention will begin at 1:30 p.m. Friday, January 20.

Fisher County approves contract with outside attorney

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
Operating on skeleton crews at the courthouse and meeting with barely a quorum convening in a special called meeting on December 19, the Fisher County Commissioners voted to approve the contract with Isaac Castro and rescinded a 2020 motion that would once again bring pipeline agreements through...
December 19th at Roby CISD

December 19th at Roby CISD

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Local Lions Club promotes literacy

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
During December, Fisher County Lions Clubs continued to promote literacy and reading with their semi-annual distribution of books to each elementary child through Grade 5 for their holiday reading enjoyment.

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A year in review: The Good, the Bad & The Ugly

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
As we sweep away the confetti and polish off the last of champagne from 2023’s New Year’s celebrations, let us take a quick glance into the rear-view mirror, recalling the headlines and sharing some editorial commentary on what went well during 2022 and where within those 52 weeks did it all go so...

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Liquor store comes to Aspermont

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
Just before the Christmas break, the Aspermont City Council reviewed a proposal for a new business, which was approved for roughly $56,000 in funding through a combination of grants and loans through the Aspermont EDC/IDC.
“It has been an experience, and I appreciate ya’ll,” said Stonewall County Precinct 2 Commissioner Jan Harris, who accepted a certificate of appreciation last week after retiring from her official duties after serving as county commissioner since 2011.

“It has been an experience, and I appreciate ya’ll,” said Stonewall County Precinct 2 Commissioner Jan Harris, who accepted a certificate of appreciation last week after retiring from her official duties after serving as county commissioner since 2011.

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Stonewall honors retiring Commissioner Jan Harris

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
The Nomadic Newspaper shouts Feliz Navidad!

The Nomadic Newspaper shouts Feliz Navidad!

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The Nomadic Newspaper shouts Feliz Navidad!

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
The Double Mountain Chronicle traveled to Cozumel & Progresso with Kathy Smartt and Rene Ralston of Sweeteater, Texas for Christmas and enjoyed some nice rain! Going on a trip? Take the Double Mountain Chronicle. You can email it to publisher@dmchronicle.com
Commissioner Micah Evans, with his wife Melissa, sons Kaden Waldon and Carson Evans

Commissioner Micah Evans, with his wife Melissa, sons Kaden Waldon and Carson Evans

Micah Evans sworn in as new Fisher County Commissioner Precinct 4

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
In a quiet swearing- in ceremony on Tuesday, Fisher County Precinct 4 Commissioner Micah Evans took his oath of office. Evans won the 2022 Primaries against incumbent Kevin Stuart by a nearly 60% margin.
One of the more severe signs of foundational shifting where the floor has dropped significantly along the libraries southern wall

One of the more severe signs of foundational shifting where the floor has dropped significantly along the libraries southern wall

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Stonewall Community Center crack-up is no joke

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Thursday, January 5, 2023
The Stonewall County Commissioners met just before the New Year, reviewing but ultimately tabling a proposal from an architectural firm until other companies and engineers were able to assess the continuing damage to the county’s community center and library, as numerous cracks are occurring...