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Landowner Brian Snodgrass identifies an alternative location for the proposed Crusoe data center for Commissioner Gary Myers during the May 26 meeting.. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

Landowner Brian Snodgrass identifies an alternative location for the proposed Crusoe data center for Commissioner Gary Myers during the May 26 meeting.. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

Stonewall Landowner Raises Site Concerns Over Proposed Crusoe Data

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Stonewall Commissioners heard a protest from a landowner last week, who formally asked commissioners to encourage Crusoe to move a proposed data center site farther from his ranch boundary, saying while he is not trying to block the project he is requesting more distance from possible noise,...
David Ramm, CEO of GGS Energy, speaks to the Fisher County Hospital District Board during its May 26 meeting, explaining the company’s request to amend its tax abatement agreement and shift the Indigo / IS245 project to a battery-only development.

David Ramm, CEO of GGS Energy, speaks to the Fisher County Hospital District Board during its May 26 meeting, explaining the company’s request to amend its tax abatement agreement and shift the Indigo / IS245 project to a battery-only development.

FCHD WAITS ON COUNTY ACTION BEFORE REVISITING INDIGO AGREEMENT

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The Fisher County Hospital District Board of Directors tabled action on a proposed amendment to the Indigo / IS245 tax abatement agreement last week after questions emerged about conflicting project valuation figures between FCHD and Fisher County Commissioners.
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

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

IREN GRANT PROGRAM PUTS $250K UP FOR GRABS IN FISHER COUNTY

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Last November, representatives from 11 Fisher County organizations gathered inside Longworth Gin, shook hands with IREN leaders, accepted certificates, and visited over dinner after the company awarded nearly $100,000 in local community grants.
Forvis Mazars auditor Travis Skinner presents the annual financial report to Stonewall Memorial Hospital District directors during the board’s May 11 meeting.. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

Forvis Mazars auditor Travis Skinner presents the annual financial report to Stonewall Memorial Hospital District directors during the board’s May 11 meeting.. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

STONEWALL MEMORIAL POSTS $1.1M GAIN, CUTS LIABILITIES IN TURNAROUND YEAR

News Staff
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Stonewall Memorial Hospital District directors heard auditors report a turnaround year in the district’s annual audit, including higher cash, lower liabilities, and a $1.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, May 21, 2026
• Aspermont ISD Graduation Ceremony 7pm• Rotan ISD Graudation Ceremony 7pm• Roby CISD Graduation Ceremony 7pmMay 23rd• Double Mountain Cemetery will host its 3rd annual recognition of the veterans buried there at 11:00 am. Flag will be placed on each veteran’s grave.