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Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
In its second meeting in 2021, the Stonewall County commissioners briefly convened behind closed doors on Monday, discussing with Judge Ronnie Moorhead a shortlist of potential candidates to fill the vacancy in Precinct 1, an appointment that could be announced possibly by week’s end.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Fisher County Hospital plans for future
Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
The Fisher County Board of Directors reviewed possible plans for the hospital’s future, including the potential shortterm project for new clinic construction, and although the board made no decisions during Monday’s meeting, it is expected the discussion will be on future agendas.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Roby CISD Trustees prepare for bond project planning
Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
In an over four-hour-long board meeting earlier this month, school officials toured the Roby CISD facilities as the architects and engineers began the planning phase for the upcoming bond project.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
City of Roby seeks grant funding
Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
The Roby City Council awarded the contract for engineering services earlier this month in preparation for submitting an application for a Community Development Block Grant during this year’s funding cycle, hoping for funding to expand its wastewater facilities.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
2021 High Plains budgets, profitability analyzer available to producers
Kay Ledbetter, 806-677-5608 Skledbetter@ag.tamu
As producers begin planning for their new cropping season, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has released the 2021 District 1 Texas Crop and Livestock Budgets (https://agecoext.tamu.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
FISHER COUNTY SHERIFF REPORT
News Staff
Fisher county sheriff’s office received (38) 911 calls, (6) reports of stray livestock, assisted other agencies on (3) calls, and (35) other calls for service. Fisher county ems responded to (12) emergency calls and (6) nonemergencies. Fisher county volunteer fire departments responded to (1) calls.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
WTC Receives $100,000 Grant to Provide Training for Local Businesses
News Staff
SNYDER— The Texas Workforce Commission awarded Western Texas College (WTC) a second Skills Development Fund Special Initiative Grant for $100,000. The grant provides workforce training to local businesses at little or no cost.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Aspermont calls dual elections and starts over with community cleanup
Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
The Aspermont City Council met earlier this week, officially calling for a special election for a one-year term mayor position to coincide with the regular election to fill three council seats during this election cycle.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Back row: Sage Spencer, Reggie Spencer, Drew Carreon, Tres Spencer, Richard Spencer, Quilton Cook, Danny Carrion, Ricky Spencer, Jerry Carreon, Front row: Crew Spencer, Creed Spencer, Kathy Spencer, Jake Carrion, Aspen Carreon, Laura Carrion, Ben Carreon and Avery Carreon Not present: Tracye Spencer, Kelly Carreon, Bailey Spencer, Katy Spencer, Calvin Spencer, Jordan Carrion, Isabel Carrion and Mallory Carreon
Fisher County unveils Spencer Show Barn for stock show’s opening weekend
Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
The number of participants in this year’s stock show required hosting the event over two weekends, and opening day on Saturday saw one of the largest crowds the Fisher County stock show has seen in years, officially opening the doors to the Spencer Show Barn.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Rotan ISD Board President Britt Sipe, shakes the hand of Sam Denton who accepted his father, Rodney Denton's service award.nt Britt Sipe shakes the hand of Sam Denton who accepted his father, Rodney Denton's service award.
Rotan ISD honors present and past board members
Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Rotan ISD took advantage of January being School Board Appreciation month, spending some time during last week's meeting to recognize former members as the district also welcomes new and currently seated trustees.
Thursday, January 21, 2021