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Fisher County Resident and Sweetwater High School Senior Zachary Morgan signed his letter of intent to play golf for Jacksonville College in Jacksonville, TX last Thursday, May 13, 2021
L-R: Father Daryl Morgan, Zachary Morgan, mother Leslie Morgan, brother Clayton.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Rotan ISD announces Valedictorian & Salutatorian
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Alejandra Perales Garcia, daughter of Jorge Perales and Martha Garcia, was announced as the 2021 Rotan Valedictorian with a grade point average of 101.58.
Koy Bell, son of Brad and Paula Bell, was announced as the 2021 Rotan Salutatorian with a grade point average of 97.92.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Aspermont approves engineering contract to fortify water By Jeff Hurt system Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
In efforts of expediency, the Aspermont City Council met in a special called meeting on Tuesday to review, and ultimately approve, the engineering proposal associated with an application for grant funding to replace a significant portion of the city's main water line that was damaged during the...
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Rotan ISD faces tough decisions to meet $15 million bond budget
Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
The Rotan ISD Board of Trustees is scheduled to meet with architectural and construction experts next Monday in efforts to reduce roughly $4.8 million in anticipated cost associated with the district's upcoming bond project.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Teressa Ford looks on as Judge Ken Holt swears in her husband, Randy Ford, as the new Fisher County Sheriff Monday afternoon.
Fisher Commissioners appoint Randy Ford as county sheriff
Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
In Monday's special called meeting, the Fisher County Commissioners reconvene from executive session, where they voted unanimously to appoint Randy Ford to the position of Sheriff. Ford took his oath of office later that afternoon.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Megan Blocker LVN and Stonewall Living Center resident Bobbie Boyles prepare to release balloons for the final day of celebration during Nursing Home Week.
Stonewall Living Center celebrates Nursing Home Week
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On its final celebratory day of Nursing Home Week, staff and residents of the Stonewall Living Center took part in the center’s annual balloon release on Saturday. This year's event was even more significant, as only a few feet away was the flattened surface of the Gibson Care Center.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
RPQRF President Joe Crafton, RPQRF’s incoming Executive Director Brad Kubecka, RPQRF Director Stephen Howard, Park Cities Quail Coalition Executive Director Jay Stine, RPQRF Executive Director Dale Rollins and RPQRF Director Gary Cooney at the groundbreaking ceremony for RPQRF’s new headquarters near Roby, Texas. Photo credit: David Sams
Quail Conservation Group Announces Construction of Headquarters and New Executive Director
Phil Lamb, Plamb@quailresearch.org
Two major developments at the Rolling Plains Quail Research Foundation (RPQRF) will ensure the organization’s quail conservation efforts will continue into the future. RPQRF broke ground on a new headquarters facility at its research ranch near Roby, Texas on May 7. The $2.
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Fisher Commissioners except Sheriff's resignation: Special meeting called for Monday to appoint interim replacement
Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Fisher County Commissioners reviewed and ultimately accepted the official resignation of Fisher County Sheriff Allen Arnwine on Monday, and after the better part of an hour behind closed doors, the court agreed to call a special meeting next week to continue discussions about appointing an interim...
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Aspermont officials take oath and plan community appreciation event
Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
The Aspermont City Council canvassed the votes from the May 4 election Tuesday night, whereupon certification, Mayor Steven Ellis and unopposed councilmembers took their oath of office.
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Stonewall Co. Jailers request compensation for earned leave
Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
The Stonewall County Commissioners reviewed a request from county jailers on Monday, asking that instead of vacation time, which was unable to be taken due to staffing shortages, the county pay employees for those hours worked.
Wednesday, May 12, 2021