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Fisher Co. Conservation Partners Host Annual Local Work Group Meeting

News Staff

Thursday, April 21, 2022

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Upper Clear Fork Soil & Water Conservation District are seeking input from the public on how to best serve local citizens through Farm Bill conservation programs and technical assistance.

Old Glory News

Anita Dozier

Thursday, April 21, 2022

We are Blessed with a beautiful day on this Easter Sunday. I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter with family and friends. I wish it would have rained on Easter so it would rain every Sunday for six weeks. However, it did not rain, but we are still Blessed..

Fisher County Historical Commission News

Roenna Thomas

Thursday, April 21, 2022

The Fisher County Historical Commission's monthly meeting fell on Tuesday, April 5th. After a short business meeting covering building maintenance and election of officers for the 2022 year, Game Warden George Pasley took the floor.

Sheriff Randy Ford proposes the council grant city marshal authority to deputies.

Fisher Co. Deputies to become City Marshals

Jax Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Reporter

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Fisher County Sheriff Randy Ford spoke to the Rotan City Council last week, proposing the council swear himself and county deputies in as city marshals, ultimately granting the authority to better address city ordinances.

Job fair at Rotan ISD next week

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Thursday, April 21, 2022

Rotan ISD will be hosting a job fair next week, Wednesday, April 27, providing an opportunity for students to speak with a variety of business owners, industry professionals, and college and military recruiters.

Councilwoman Marla McCoy presents arguments to her fellow council members that while establishing minimum standards for structures in the community might be difficult, the council owes it to its citizens to at least try.

Aspermont Council to draft new building ordinances

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Thursday, April 21, 2022

After a lengthy, occasionally tense, but ultimately productive meeting Tuesday night, the Aspermont City Council agreed that while the verbatim adoption of state ordinances for structures was not in the best interest of the community, creating a set of minimum standards at the local level should be...

TxDOT urges drivers to pay attention amid 17% increase in traffic deaths involving distracted driving

News Staff

Thursday, April 21, 2022

AUSTIN – A family’s quiet Sunday in the park turned tragic when a driver, distracted while talking on her cell phone, struck 2-year-old Allie White in a parking lot, killing her.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff

Thursday, April 21, 2022

April 23 rd McCaulley Fish Fry 5-7:30pm (More information on page 9) Old Glory, TX Community Center Musical 5:30 – 10:00 PM April 25 th Stonewall Commissioner Court Meeting 9am Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board Meeting 5pm BASEBALL • Roby vs Westrbrook (HOME) 5pm Fisher County...

Avian influenza reported in Texas, monitoring continues

News Staff

Thursday, April 14, 2022

State regulatory and animal health agencies reported positive cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza in Texas, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

Traffic deaths spike in highway work zones

News Staff

Thursday, April 14, 2022

The Texas Department of Transportation wants motorists to be aware of dangerous conditions in road construction zones after crashes in those zones killed 244 people last year. The death toll is an increase of 33% over 2020 and is the highest in 40 years.