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.

SOPHISTICAKE

1/2 cup butter or margarine 2 cups sugar 5 eggs separated 1 tsp. vanilla 1 cup pecans 1 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup Crisco 2 cups flour 1/2 cup cocoa 1 tsp. soda 1 cup coconut • Cream margarine, Crisco, and sugar. • Add yokes one at a time. Sift Flour, cocoa and soda.

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.

Fisher County Fire Departments anticipate increased budget in 2021

While various aspects of the FY 2021 Budget have caused debate amongst the Fisher County Court in recent months, one area where commissioners unanimously agreed was increasing the rural fire departments’ budget.

Faces & Places

Part One “All lives matter. I stand by what I said that all lives matter and that we are all human beings.

Reader's Recipes

Recipes with a story PIG LICKING CAKE Submitted By Anita Dozier - Old Glory, Texas 1 yellow cake mix 1 can mandarin oragnes (jiuce and all) 3/4 c. vegetable oil 4 eggs 1 (15 1/4 oz) pineapple, undrained 1 sm.