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The former hotel building in downtown Aspermont could be on the verge of revitalization. City leaders expect to review a formal redevelopment proposal in January as part of ongoing efforts to bring new investment into the community’s business district. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

The Square’s Sleeping Giant May Wake

Jeff Hurt |

Thursday, January 1, 2026

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Stonewall County approves South Plains Communications bid for tower repaint and new beacon light

Jeff Hurt |

Thursday, January 1, 2026

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Fisher County considers moving Roby water tower repeater after interference and coverage concerns

Jeff Hurt |

Thursday, January 1, 2026

editor@dmchronicle.comFisher County Commissioners received an update during their December 2025 meeting on potential improvements to the county’s radio communications system, as officials reviewed two options aimed at strengthening coverage across the county.

TIPS AND TOOLS FOR ADAPTING TO VISION LOSS

News Staff

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources or products that can help seniors with severe vision loss? My wife has diabetic retinopathy, and it’s gotten worse over the past year.

Old Glory News

Anita Dozier

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Oh my, it did get cold last night and we sure felt it. Today, Sunday, is so pretty outside, with the wind not blowing and the sun warming things up. It is so nice outside, so glad it’s not blowing. We could sure use a nice rain, it is getting so dry.

CROCKETT, TALARICO TO FACE OFF IN DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY

Gary Borders, Texas Press Association

Thursday, December 18, 2025

U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Dallas, entered the U.S. Senate race on the final day to file, pitting her against state Rep. James Talarico, D-Round Rock.

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Sue Jane Sullivan

Thursday, December 18, 2025

“Have yourself a merry little Christmas.It may be your last.Next year we may all be living in the past.Faithful friends who were dear to us Will be near to us no more.

Texas A&M Forest Service offers $1.2 million in community forestry grants

News Staff

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Texas A&M Forest Service is offering over $1.2 million in grant funding through the Community Forestry Grants program to enhance community forestry initiatives throughout the state.Applications will close at 5 p.m.

USDA Announces January 15 National Batching Deadline for Major NRCS Conservation Programs

News Staff

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Temple, TX – Dec. 16, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) established a national Jan. 15, 2026, batching deadline for the first funding round of key conservation programs.

Fisher County Fair & Rodeo Hosts Countywide Christmas Light Contest

Jeff Hurt |

Thursday, December 18, 2025

Fisher County residents will have a new reason to slow down and look around next week as the Fisher County Fair and Rodeo Association sponsors a countywide Christmas Light Contest heads into its final days for entries, building toward an evening of judging and a community “trail of lights” tour.