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Zoo Magic

Essays From West Of 98 By James M. Decker

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

When’s the last time you took a trip to a zoo? More to the point, when did you last take a trip to the zoo with a child? My daughter Miriam turned three earlier this month. For her birthday, we took a Sunday afternoon outing to the Abilene Zoo with her grandparents, aunts and uncles, and cousins.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

News Staff

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

"I like refried beans. That's why I wanna try fried beans, because maybe they're just as good and we're just wasting time. You don't have to fry them again after all." ― Mitch Hedberg

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Graduation ceremonies planned in Roby and Aspermont

News Staff

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Students of this year’s graduating class of 2021 from Aspermont and Roby school districts will be crossing the stage and accepting their diplomas this Friday, May 28.

Roby CISD plans for bond shortfall

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

During last week’s bond project update, the Roby CISD trustees learned of an anticipated $1.7 million shortfall, but administrators assured it would be covered with available funds with no substantial loss to the district’s fund balance.

Aspermont students petition for softball program

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Aspermont ISD Superintendent Zach Morris informed the board of a petition he received from a group of students seeking the consideration of starting a softball program, and with a decent number of students interested and positive feedback from the trustees and UIL, the future for the program has...

Nomadic Newspaper celebrates graduation in Prosper!

NOMADIC NEWSPAPER celebrates graduation in Prosper!

News Staff

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Anita Dozier took along the her copy of the Double Mountain Chronicle and snapped a photo with her great granddaughter Emma Gray before heading off to watch her graduate high school in Prosper, Texas Take along a copy of the Double Mountain Chroncile on your adventure.

Saturday is Splash Day

News Staff

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

The Stonewall County Swimming Pool will officially be kicking off the summer months of fun in the sun this Saturday, May 29. In the last couple of months, the pool was repaired and covered with 40 gallons of fresh paint.

D'Amberly Averett and Shelton Walson, new owners of Rotan Motor Company

Rotan Motor Company: The legacy lives on

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

For the first time in more than 30 years, the Rotan Motor Company has a new owner, and Shelton Waldon is “all in” when it comes to building the business and serving the community.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Fisher County Museum (new hours) 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Peach producers are expecting good yield and quality and high demand from consumers this season. (Stock photo)

Texas producers expect bumper peach, blackberry crops

News Staff

Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Texas peach and blackberry producers are reporting above-average fruit sets, good growing conditions and very few issues as they near harvests, and are expecting high demand, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Larry Stein, Ph.D.