Question your candidate

With early voting for the November election right around the corner on Oct. 13, and several local seats in Fisher and Stonewall counties, the Chronicle is preparing to ask candidates the questions you want answered before casting your ballot.

Fisher County Adobts budget in tiebreaker vote

It has not been an easy series of discussions for Fisher County officials during this year’s budget preparation, and decisions were no simpler in the court’s final budget meeting on Monday, where Fisher County Judge Ken Holt was forced to cast a tiebreaker vote for adopting both the 2021 Budget and...

Roby CISD names Lone Finalist

In a 7 – 0 vote Monday night, the Roby CISD Board of Trustees officially named Jason Carter as the Lone Finalist for district superintendent, ending the three-week-long search to fill the vacancy.

Fisher Co. Commissioners Meeting 9-14-20

Standing before God

Jesus answered, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. (John 3:5 NKJV): Jesus makes it clear that the only way to enter the kingdom of heaven is to be born again. This world we are living in is only temporary.

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Aspermont True Value gives back to the Educational Heroes of Aspermont ISD

The Aspermont True Value took advantage of a newly created Educational Heroes Safety Campaign, making it possible for the store to donate free health and safety kits to Aspermont ISD on Monday. Co-owners Phillip Wright and Tessa Brents took over the Aspermont True Value in July.

Rep. Springer runs for Senate

State Representative Drew Springer’s name will be on two ballots during upcoming elections, one for the Texas House in November and Senate later this month, and the outcome of those elections could have Fisher and Stonewall and the rest of House District 68 with questions about representation when...

State extends benefits

On the heels of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission’s announcement to extend emergency SNAP benefits through September, Gov. Greg Abbott extended the disaster declaration for COVID-19, while the UIL threatens school districts with sanctions for violating its risk mitigation guidelines.

You are never too young to start reading the local newspaper

Charolette Mae Marburger is the daughter of Jeff and Shana Marburger of Cross Plains, Texas. Charlie always knows that when she comes to visit her grandparents, Bob and Tricia Spikes of Rotan, the Double Mountain Chronicle is handy to help her keep up on the local news.