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SPRING SOUP

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
¼ cup butter 1 pound leeks, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 quarts water 3 large potatoes, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces ⅓ cup uncooked longgrain white rice 4 teaspoons salt ½ pound fresh spinach 1 cup heavy cream Melt the butter...
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)

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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.

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

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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...

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BBB Warns Big County Against Frigid Weather Scams

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
(Abilene, Texas – Local Better Business Bureau CEO John Riggins warns Big Country residents and businesses that scam artists are likely to be active and possibly defrauding victims with new schemes.