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Melissa Velasquez with Cooking for a Cause out of Stamford brought in a truckload of pizzas for residents on Saturday. Aspermont City Manager Lorenzo Calamaco picked up a few slices to deliver to remote crews who were still working to repair the city’s water line. (Photo by Everleigh Hurt -1st Grader Rotan ISD)

Melissa Velasquez with Cooking for a Cause out of Stamford brought in a truckload of pizzas for residents on Saturday. Aspermont City Manager Lorenzo Calamaco picked up a few slices to deliver to remote crews who were still working to repair the city’s water line. (Photo by Everleigh Hurt -1st Grader Rotan ISD)

Neighbors helping neighbors during water crisis

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
The City of Aspermont and much of Stonewall County continue to receive aid from neighbors far and wide as locals have been rationing water since the city’s main-line ruptured only hours before a week of sub-zero temperatures hit the region.

Rotan ISD sells millions in bonds

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
With dozens of community members in attendance at the Rotan ISD Board meeting earlier this month, the district’s financial advisor, Jake Lawrence presented good news regarding the successful sale of roughly $15 million in bonds with an interest rate that could save taxpayers money.
Hundreds of residents across Stonewall County met beneath the Aspermont City Water Tower on Saturday, and although the tank was empty at the time, hundreds of gallons flowed beneath as volunteers helped haul thousands of gallons of friends and neighbors. . (Photo by Everleigh Hurt -1st Grader Rotan ISD)

Hundreds of residents across Stonewall County met beneath the Aspermont City Water Tower on Saturday, and although the tank was empty at the time, hundreds of gallons flowed beneath as volunteers helped haul thousands of gallons of friends and neighbors. . (Photo by Everleigh Hurt -1st Grader Rotan ISD)

Water returns to Aspermont

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
It was a happy moment in the City of Aspermont when city officials announced that water was refilling the city's reserve Tuesday night, and although the process to reach the necessary levels was slow, water distribution was expected to begin within the next 48 hours.
weekly market report

weekly market report

WEEKLY MARKET REPORT

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Last week the market continued its rise posting some rather impressive numbers. March futures advanced over four and half cents closing the week at 87.27. Similarly, December futures gained over three cents settling at 83.39.
Snow, ice, single-digit temps blanket the state

Snow, ice, single-digit temps blanket the state

Snow, ice, single-digit temps blanket the state

News Staff
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Texans from Lubbock to Longview shivered under single-digit temperatures as their week began, with snow and ice creating dangerous road conditions throughout the state. Gov.
CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

Reader's Recipes Recipes With A Story
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
SOUP 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed 1 cup diced yellow onion 1 cup sliced carrot 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt 5 tablespoons unsalted butter 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour 6 cups chicken broth ½ cup heavy cream ½ teaspoon dried...
TxDOT crews have stayed busy this week patrolling roads throughout the region. Snowplows hit the road again as fat snowflakes began falling through the 18-degree air on Tuesday afternoon.

TxDOT crews have stayed busy this week patrolling roads throughout the region. Snowplows hit the road again as fat snowflakes began falling through the 18-degree air on Tuesday afternoon.

Freezing temperatures hit Double Mountain residents hard

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Between frozen water lines and rolling blackouts, millions of Texans have had a rough and frigid week. No less so than the residents of the Double Mountain region, as hundreds have been without water, power, or both for days.
Aspermont City workers and citizen volunteers work tirelessly in icy water and arctic temperatures to repair the city's water supply. (Photo Curtesy of Brandon English)

Aspermont City workers and citizen volunteers work tirelessly in icy water and arctic temperatures to repair the city's water supply. (Photo Curtesy of Brandon English)

Aspermont struggles to restore water

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
City workers and officials have practically worked round the clock since Saturday when a series of breaks in the city’s main water line interrupted service to Aspermont residents, and severe winter weather coupled with major power outages across the state hindered an already critical situation.