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Slower Speeds for Stonewall County Roads

Slower Speeds for Stonewall County Roads

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Slower Speeds for Stonewall County Roads

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Thursday, October 1, 2026
Commissioners set a 35 mph limit on all county roads, citing heavy truck traffic, dry conditions and concerns about preserving roadwaysStonewall County commissioners approved a countywide speed limit reduction to 35 mph on all county roads Monday after officials said heavy truck traffic, dry...

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, September 24, 2026
SATURDAYSEPT26FISHER COUNTY RED DIRT MUD BOG AT THE ROTAN RODEO ARENA: REGISTRATION 9 A.M., gates 11, fun at noon. $10 admission, 12 and under free, all the classes, dance to follow. - MARK HARRIS BAND 'FULL CIRCLE' at Rotan's Rodeo Grounds, 8 p.m. to midnight. $15 a head, $5 cooler charge, tables...

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Fisher County Hospital District Moves to Drop Two BCBS Plans

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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Rotan, Texas, September 22, 2026: Fisher County Hospital District has provided formal 180-day notice to Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas of its intent to terminate participation in two BCBS Texas products: BCBS Texas Medicare Advantage, a Medicare Part C plan, and BCBS Texas Blue Advantage HMO,...
HELPING AN AGING PARENT MANAGE THEIR MONEY

HELPING AN AGING PARENT MANAGE THEIR MONEY

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HELPING AN AGING PARENT MANAGE THEIR MONEY

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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, Since my dad passed away last year, my 82-year-old mother has struggled to keep up with her bills. She’s proud and insists on doing things herself, but I worry she’s falling behind.

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TTHM LEVELS CLIMB AGAIN AFTER EARLIER IMPROVEMENT

Jeff Hurt
Thursday, September 24, 2026
The city's latest water-quality number broke a months-long downward trend, and officials are now trying to determine what caused it.The Aspermont City Council was informed Sept. 15 that the city’s latest quarterly TTHM reading climbed to 126 after months of improvement, prompting officials to...
Talyn Lewis and Paxton Carrillo were crowned Rotan ISD’s 2026 Homecoming Queen and King during halftime of Friday night’s football game.

Talyn Lewis and Paxton Carrillo were crowned Rotan ISD’s 2026 Homecoming Queen and King during halftime of Friday night’s football game.

ROTAN ISD'S HOMECOMING ROYALTY CROWNED FRIDAY NIGHT

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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Talyn Lewis and Paxton Carrillo were crowned Rotan ISD’s 2026 Homecoming Queen and King during halftime of Friday night’s football game.
Stonewall Living Center in Aspermont under theTexas big blue sky.

Stonewall Living Center in Aspermont under theTexas big blue sky.

Stonewall Living Center Turnaround Takes Hold

Jeff Hurt, Editor Double Mountain Chronicle
Thursday, September 17, 2026
Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors reviewed how the Stonewall Living Center’s operational turnaround is continuing, with improved staffing, stronger Medicare revenue and a workforce-development effort aimed at training more nurses and certified nursing assistants locally.The...
A small group of volunteers gathers early Saturday morning before heading out to their assignments during Rotan’s first community-wide cleanup day. More than 140 volunteers ultimately participated, tackling projects across town and helping remove approximately 300 cubic yards of debris. Photos by Mark Martinez.

A small group of volunteers gathers early Saturday morning before heading out to their assignments during Rotan’s first community-wide cleanup day. More than 140 volunteers ultimately participated, tackling projects across town and helping remove approximately 300 cubic yards of debris. Photos by Mark Martinez.

Rotan Community Cleanup - More Than 140 Volunteers Turn Out for Rotan Community Cleanup

Jeff Hurt, Editor Double Mountain Chronicle
Thursday, September 17, 2026
An estimated 140+ volunteers armed with skid steers, dump trailers and helping hands removed approximately 300 cubic yards of debris in four to five hours Saturday during Rotan's first community-wide cleanup day.The effort brought together the Rotan Improvement Group (RIG), Rotan Economic...
TWENTY-EIGHT FOR DOMINOS THIS WEEK!

TWENTY-EIGHT FOR DOMINOS THIS WEEK!

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TWENTY-EIGHT FOR DOMINOS THIS WEEK!

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
Another week and still no rain. Oh Lord give us some moisture. Some folks got a shower here and there, but we all need it so bad.This week will be Hobby Club on Thursday at the Sagerton Community Center.Dominos on Wednesday. This pass week we had twenty eight to play, oh my the noise.