USDA Releases 2026 Pima Cotton and Wool Trust Fund Payments to U.S. Manufacturers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has released its 2026 round of trust fund payments to domestic cotton and wool apparel manufacturers, continuing a federal effort to help American clothing producers compete against cheaper imports.

Gallagher outlines early facility concepts for Roby CISD

As considerations and discussions continue to evolve for Roby CISD, trustees heard an early-stage facilities presentation during a last week’s board meeting as Gallagher Construction representatives walked through preliminary concepts intended to spark discussion about long-range campus planning.

EARLY VOTING BEGINS IN ASPERMONT TO MAINTAIN HISTORICAL STREET REPAIR TAX

Early voting began this week on Monday at Aspermont City Hall, with polls open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., as voters decide whether to renew the city’s dedicated street maintenance sales tax.

FISHER COUNTY SHERIFF SUED OVER GPS RECORDS AFTER REFUSING TEXAS AG RULING

Double Mountain Chronicle filed mandamus action seeking court-enforced disclosureWhen the process of submitting public information requests failed to produce those records, Double Mountain Chronicle Editor Jeff Hurt turned to the courts.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

• Aspermont Prom!• Rotan Prom!April 28th• Aspermont City Council Meeting rescheduled for today at 6pmMay 4th - STAR WARS DAY • ROBY SENIOR DECISION DAY! 9 am - May the 4th be with you!May7 th• wRoby Sports Banquet 6:30 pmMay9 th• Roby Prom!

BEEF PRICES AT RECORD HIGHS; RANCHERS SAY THEY ARE NOT THE ONES GETTING RICH

Beef prices across the United States are at record highs in 2026. The U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates that beef prices could climb between 10 and 18 percent this year. Ground beef topped $6 a pound for the first time in recorded history.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.”~ Bertrand Russell (1933) TRANSLATION:The people who know the least are often the most certain.

Screwworm Now 90 Miles From Texas Border; State Issues High-Alert Warning

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is urging every livestock producer in the state to inspect animals immediately after the New World screwworm was confirmed in northern Mexico just 90 miles from the U.S.