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Senior Vice President of Business Development Tommy Soriero of Houston-based GGS Energy Fields questions from community members during Fisher County’s public hearing on Monday, May 11. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

Senior Vice President of Business Development Tommy Soriero of Houston-based GGS Energy Fields questions from community members during Fisher County’s public hearing on Monday, May 11. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

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INDIGO LOSES ITS SOLAR SPARK, KEEPS ITS BATTERY CHARGE

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Fisher County commissioners held a public hearing Monday regarding an amendment to the existing IS245 Indigo tax abatement agreement, with project representatives confirming the development has shifted from a combined solar-and-battery concept to a battery-only project for now.
ASPERMONT RV DEBATE STALLS AGAIN OVER WATER WORRIES

ASPERMONT RV DEBATE STALLS AGAIN OVER WATER WORRIES

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ASPERMONT RV DEBATE STALLS AGAIN OVER WATER WORRIES

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Aspermont City Council members again tabled discussion on possible RV park regulations during their April meeting, continuing a debate over water use, enforcement limits and how much control the city would have over future developments.
New Stonewall Memorial Hospital District board director Edmond Scott Lucast signs paperwork after taking the oath of office during the board’s Monday, May 11 meeting. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

New Stonewall Memorial Hospital District board director Edmond Scott Lucast signs paperwork after taking the oath of office during the board’s Monday, May 11 meeting. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

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Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Seats New Directors, Honors Elkins’ Years of Service

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Stonewall Memorial Hospital District welcomed two board members and marked the end of a longtime director’s service during its Monday, May 11 meeting, swearing in Claire Clark and Edmond Scott Lucast to new three-year terms while honoring outgoing board member Ruthie Elkins.
Old Glory News

Old Glory News

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Old Glory News

Anita Dozier
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Sure enjoying the nice weather, sometimes the wind blows too much, but the cool mornings are wonderful. Wish we could gotten more rain, just got a very light shower, but we were thankful for every drop we got. We will continue to pray for rain.

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FARM BUREAU PUSHES BACK ON DATA CENTERS

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Texas Farm Bureau, the state’s largest agricultural advocacy organization, sent a letter dated April 20 to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows urging stronger oversight of data center development across Texas.
ASPERMONT ART DEPARTMENT HOSTS END OF THE YEAR SHOW

ASPERMONT ART DEPARTMENT HOSTS END OF THE YEAR SHOW

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ASPERMONT ART DEPARTMENT HOSTS END OF THE YEAR SHOW

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Top: Aspermont students pose together while observing each others art projects. The Aspermont I.S.D. Visual Arts Department is currently hosting their annual end of the year K-12 art show.
Caffey-Farnsworth VFW Post 8929 in Anson is reopening May 9 after months of cleaning, repairs, and renovations aimed at bringing the veterans’ gathering place back into regular use. PHOTO BY SIMON WADE

Caffey-Farnsworth VFW Post 8929 in Anson is reopening May 9 after months of cleaning, repairs, and renovations aimed at bringing the veterans’ gathering place back into regular use. PHOTO BY SIMON WADE

BACK ON DUTY

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Caffey-Farnsworth VFW Post 8929 in Anson will celebrate its grand reopening Saturday, May 9, welcoming veterans, families and community members back into a renovated gathering place built around service, fellowship and remembrance.This Saturday’s grand reopening will be held from 4 p.m. to 1 a.
Rethinking the summer vacation

Rethinking the summer vacation

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Rethinking the summer vacation

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, May 7, 2026
This summer may be a bit trickier to slip off with the family for a vacation. Fuel prices, whether driving or flying, are becoming an issue that one cannot ignore unless you are driving an EV.In our parts, this is not the vehicle of choice.
Texas cotton producers face early drought concerns and shifting market conditions heading into the 2026 planting season. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas cotton producers face early drought concerns and shifting market conditions heading into the 2026 planting season. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

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Fisher County Farm Bureau donates protein through Farmers

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Rotan, Texas — Fisher County Farm Bureau donated 240 pounds of fresh pork to Fisher County Senior Citizens and the food bank at the First Baptist Church of Roby in its participation in Texas Farm Bureau’s Farmers Feeding Families program.