October 6, 2026
A Stonewall County official reviews project maps during an earlier discussion of the proposed Crusoe data center. The county has canceled Monday’s public hearing on a proposed tax abatement agreement, citing ongoing negotiations with Crusoe Energy Systems.
DMC INVESTIGATIVE REPORT | PART 5 — Payroll, workers’ compensation and other records reviewed during the DMC’s ongoing investigation overlap with issues later addressed in a Brady notice involving the Fisher County Sheriff’s Office.
Fisher County Law Enforcement Center with a copy of the Aug. 12 Brady notice in the background.
Following the Documents
WHAT A RIDE! Izzy Boyd, daughter of Daniel Boyd, goes head over heels during Thursday night’s mutton bustin’ preliminaries at the 82nd annual Fisher County Fair and Rodeo. Boyd went on to finish third overall In this year’s mutton bustin’ competition, earning $500 sponsored by ROXO Energy. photos by mark martinez
Carse Crews loads belongings from the Stonewall Senior Citizens Center into a pickup Sunday after stormwater poured through the building’s exposed roof. More than 50 volunteers helped empty nearly the entire center, clearing the way for restoration work expected to take four to six months. PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ
Fisher County Fire Marshall Robert Hoffman stands beside new fire hose purchased with help from a $10,000 IREN grant. The grant allowed the Rotan Volunteer Fire Department to equip Truck 87 with 1,100 feet of new hose. PHOTO BY CHEYANE HUSTON
Rotan ISD’s Newest Team Is Already State Bound
The Kessinger kids took on the Powder Snowman Challenge that kicked off Saturday and proved one thing: when the snow won’t pack, you just get more creative. And they weren’t the only ones. Check out what other DMC followers dreamed up on our Facebook page. ALEX KESSINGER