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MISTAKES WERE MADE

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
In last week’s print edition, the Double Mountain Chronicle incorrectly listed the date of the 2026 Texas March Primary Election as March 5. The Primary Election will be held Tuesday, March 3, 2026.Fortunately the mistake was caught before the digital version was released.

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USDA LAUNCHES TOOL SHOWING FEDERAL LOANS IN RURAL COMMUNITIES

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Residents of Fisher County, Stonewall County, and rural communities across Texas can now see exactly where federal loan dollars are flowing in their area through a new online tool unveiled Sunday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.The Lender Lens dashboard, announced by USDA Deputy Secretary...

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USDA PROGRAMS AVAILABLE LOCALLY

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Both Fisher County and Stonewall County qualify as rural under USDA guidelines, making residents and local governments eligible for dozens of federal programs.Here are some of the most commonly used:FOR HOMEBUYERSSingle Family Housing Guaranteed Loan (Section 502) • Zero down payment• 100%...

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FISHER COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Fisher County Appraisal District determines the value of all taxable property within the county. Before the appraisals begin, the district compiles a list of taxable property.

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Aspermont May 2026 Election to Include City Leaders, Street Tax Renewal

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, January 22, 2026
editor@dmchronicle.comThe Aspermont City Council officially called for the upcoming May election this week, setting the stage for voters to decide both city leadership positions and the future of the town’s quarter-cent street maintenance sales tax.City Administrator Lorenzo Calamaco confirmed that...
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PRESTON MARTIN

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
I am announcing my candidacy for Fisher County Judge because I believe our county deserves steady, experienced leadership focused on transparency, fiscal responsibility, and serving the people who call Fisher County home.I was born and raised in Fisher County, and my roots here run deep.
The Roby CISD officials received solid FY 2025 financial reports from outside auditors after returning from the winter break. JEFF HURT

The Roby CISD officials received solid FY 2025 financial reports from outside auditors after returning from the winter break. JEFF HURT

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ROBY CISD’S BOOKS COME BACK CLEAN

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Thursday, January 22, 2026
Roby CISD trustees returned from the winter break last week, hearing the district’s annual financial report and audit presentation for the fiscal year that ended Aug. 31, 2025, later approving the clean audit from James E. Rodgers & Co.CPA Gerald Rodgers, the district’s independent auditor,...

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Caprock Canyons Earns Dark Sky Designation

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Thursday, January 15, 2026
Caprock Canyons State Park and Trailway has earned designation as an International Dark Sky Park, making it the fifth Texas state park to receive the certification and adding another reason for area residents to make the drive north.The International Dark-Sky Association announced the designation...
Four SpaceX Crew-11 members gather together for a crew portrait wearing their Dragon pressure suits during a suit verification check inside the International Space Station’s Kibo laboratory module. Clockwise from bottom left are, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui. Credit: NASA

Four SpaceX Crew-11 members gather together for a crew portrait wearing their Dragon pressure suits during a suit verification check inside the International Space Station’s Kibo laboratory module. Clockwise from bottom left are, NASA astronaut Mike Fincke, Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Platonov, NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui. Credit: NASA

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SPACE STATION CREW HEADS HOME EARLY AFTER MEDICAL ISSUE

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Thursday, January 15, 2026
Four astronauts aboard the International Space Station will return to Earth this week, more than a month ahead of schedule, after one crew member developed an unspecified medical condition.NASA and SpaceX are targeting 5:05 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday for undocking and a splashdown around 3:41 a.m....