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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
March 28th• Old Glory Musical - Concession stand opens at 5pm and the music begins at 5:30pm. Everyone is invited to come enjoy a night of good food, wonderful music and visiting with friends and neighbors!March 31st• Fisher County Hospital Board Meeting 12pmEmail publisher@dmchronicle.
Dogs housed at the Rotan city pound remain in easily accessible kennels as the city waits on contractors to complete a county-funded perimeter fence, a delay officials say raises safety concerns.

Dogs housed at the Rotan city pound remain in easily accessible kennels as the city waits on contractors to complete a county-funded perimeter fence, a delay officials say raises safety concerns.

Rotan officials discuss suspected distemper, delayed county-funded pound fence

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
During its March 12 meeting, the Rotan City Council heard an animal control update that included concerns about suspected distemper among local dogs, continued delays in a county-funded pound fence project, and public safety risks tied to access around impounded animals.
Contradictions and

Contradictions and

Contradictions and

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Below are some random things that float around in my head when I am trying to make sense of the world after calling it a day. It’s not a wise move on my part as it often impedes my ability to drift off to sleep.Acknowledging contradictions and paradoxes is an age-old exercise.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Thursday, March 26, 2026
~ John MaxwellTRANSLATION:Trust is the real money of leadership. When people believe you, you can lead. When they stop believing you, your title does not matter..THINKING POINT:Maxwell is not talking about charisma, popularity, or how loud someone talks in a meeting.

CLOCK IS TICKING ON ASPERMONT ISD BOND WORK

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, March 26, 2026
During its meeting last week, Aspermont ISD trustees were informed they will begin receiving monthly bond updates as district officials work to improve communication, monitor construction progress, and keep the athletics area on track for two-a-days beginning Aug. 1.
Children play on the newly installed rubberized mulch at the Rotan city park this week. The upgraded surface replaces older wood chips and is expected to provide a more durable play area.

Children play on the newly installed rubberized mulch at the Rotan city park this week. The upgraded surface replaces older wood chips and is expected to provide a more durable play area.

LESS BARK, BETTER BOUNCE

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Late on a Tuesday afternoon earlier this month work crews were still at it. They spent the better part of a week tearing out wood chips, trenching sand, rolling out fabric, and hauling in the rubberized mulch at the city park playground.