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NATURE NATE’S FOUNDER OUSTS SID MILLER

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
Nate Sheets, a Collin County ranch owner and founder of Nature Nate’s Honey, defeated three-term incumbent Sid Miller in the March 3 Republican primary for Texas agriculture commissioner, roughly 52 percent to 47 percent.Gov. Greg Abbott endorsed Sheets in January and publicly called Miller “an...

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LOCAL BALLOTS SET, RUNOFFS NEXT

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, March 12, 2026
With the March Primaries coming to an end last week, voter turnout in both counties was higher than average but remained relatively low.
Gallagher Construction representative Nathan Umanos reviews the bid package and project “total sheet” with Rotan ISD trustees during the February board meeting as Rotan ISD Principal Jody Helms and WRA Architect Alex Fedrick listen in.

Gallagher Construction representative Nathan Umanos reviews the bid package and project “total sheet” with Rotan ISD trustees during the February board meeting as Rotan ISD Principal Jody Helms and WRA Architect Alex Fedrick listen in.

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Rotan ISD Approves $6.47 Million High School Renovation Package

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, March 12, 2026
Rotan ISD trustees took a major step toward launching the district’s bond renovation work in February, voting unanimously to approve the project “total sheet” and prime contractors for the high school renovation portion of the effort.Gallagher Construction representative Nathan Umanos presented the...

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STONEWALL COUNTY WEIGHS DISTRICT-WIDE PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE

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Thursday, March 12, 2026
With the unexpected passing of Stonewall County Attorney Riley Branch earlier this month, county officials are looking at ways to fill the vacancy, and as legal counsel becoming more difficult to find in rural Texas, officials are exploring creative solutions.Although Stonewall County Now has no...

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
9 th• Fisher County Commissioner Court9am• Stonewall County Commissione Court 9 am• Roby CIDS Board Meeting 6 pmMarch 10th• Rotan ISD Board Meeting 6 pm, good fellowship and good music!March 12th• FRotan City Council Meeting 7 am• Roby City Council Meeting 12 pmEmail publisher@dmchronicle.com to...

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QUOTE OF THE WEEK

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Thursday, March 5, 2026
“Nothing drives audience growth quite like being told you shouldn’t be read.”~ Mike BlinderTRANSLATION:Telling people “do not read this” is often the fastest way to make them want to read it.THINKING POINT:This is the media version of “do not press this button.”
Ruthie Elkins (left) and Ellen Abernathy, president of the Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board, listen as administrators present financial reports during the board’s February meeting.

Ruthie Elkins (left) and Ellen Abernathy, president of the Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board, listen as administrators present financial reports during the board’s February meeting.

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STRONGER CASH POSITION, SOFTER INPATIENT SEASON: HOSPITAL BOARD REVIEWS THE NUMBERS

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, March 5, 2026
Stonewall Memorial Hospital District board members reviewed the district’s financial condition during its February meeting, with executives reporting a December loss, improved liquidity compared to last year, and continued pressure tied to inpatient volume.Chief Financial Officer Lew Robbins said...

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PUBLIC COMMENT RULES GO ON TRIAL NEXT WEEK AT ROTAN ISD

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, March 5, 2026
The Rotan ISD Board of Trustees is scheduled to hear a Level Three grievance appeal next week involving a dispute over how public comment is handled during board meetings, with the hearing to be held in open session.Superintendent Trevor Edgemon confirmed in an email last week that the board will...