SWEET POTATO CHOCOLATE MOLE SOUP

2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried tarragon 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons tequila, optional 1...

How to Get Your Affairs in Order

Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to get my personal, legal and financial information organized so my kids will know what’s going on when I’m no longer around. Can you offer any tips on the best way to do this?

Rotan ISD celebrates School Board Recognition Month this January

(Rotan, Texas)– January is School Board Recognition Month and Rotan ISD is honored to celebrate its trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district’s schools and students.

Lost oilfield explosives found in Fisher County

Several perforating guns were discovered along the highway in Fisher County last week, with several more recovered by police in Hamlin and the Jones County Sheriff’s Department. The ordinances were later turned over to the Abilene Bomb Squad for disposal.

Fisher County Judge Ken Holt seeks re-election

Fisher County Judge Ken Holt is formally announcing he is seeking reelection to a third term as the county’s judge.Holt has been a lifelong resident of Fisher County since 1966.

Chronicle to host candidate Q&A next month

The Double Mountain staff will be hosting a question and answer session with candidates seeking election to office in Fisher and Stonewall counties.

Stonewall Senior Citizens receive donation from oil company

Shortly after concluding their monthly meeting, Stonewall Senior Citizens Center Board Members accepted a $5000 donation check from Peregrine Petroleum, a final dollar amount that blew the top off the organization's fundraising efforts.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

The Clothes Closet in Roby is having a storewide sale. All men's and women's clothing $1.00 a piece and children's clothing 50 cents a piece. Proceeds benefit the Fisher County Food Pantry! Open Monday-Friday 10-2, Tuesdays 10-2 and 3:30-5:30. Volunteers are appreciated.

Stonewall County Commissioners disburse charitable contributions

The Stonewall County Commissioners, on Monday, discussed the disbursing of thousands of dollars in charitable funds the county received through tax abatement agreements with major wind energy companies.

Fisher County Jail fails inspection

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards conducted its annual inspection last week, and due to three violations, the state issued a notice on noncompliance with minimum standards.