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Stonewall County Judge Ronnie Moorhead battled off flames that threatened his house during last year's fire. PHOTO BY STEVEN ELLIS

Stonewall County Judge Ronnie Moorhead battled off flames that threatened his house during last year's fire. PHOTO BY STEVEN ELLIS

BE FIRE AWARE

News Staff
Thursday, August 10, 2023
The Texas A&M Forest Service raised the State Wildfire Preparedness Level to Level 4 — on a 1-5 scale — in response to a surge in wildfire activity across the state due to this week’s weather forecast.

Meet the Hornet & Meet the Lions coming up

News Staff
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Monday August 14th Aspermont ISD is hosting Meet the Hornets at 7pm following the Elementary Open Meet the Teachers which will start at 6pm. The Roby Athletic Booster Club announced that the Meet the Lions will be Tuesday August 15th at 7:30pm after meet the teachers.
Nomadic Newspaper heads to Six Flags of Texas!

Nomadic Newspaper heads to Six Flags of Texas!

Nomadic Newspaper heads to Six Flags of Texas!

News Staff
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Jahzlyn and Acelyn Davis tool along the DMC for a fun day at Six Flags before heading back to school at Rotan ISD! Going on a trip, whether near or far? Take the Double Mountain Chronicle. You can email your photo to publisher@dmchronicle.
Sheep, chaps & Cowboy hats!

Sheep, chaps & Cowboy hats!

Sheep, chaps & Cowboy hats!

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Thursday, August 10, 2023
The Fisher County Rodeo Association is set to host an electrifying prelims mutton bustin' competition, aiming to provide more young riders a chance to shine in the upcoming rodeo later this month. The event is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, at the Fisher County Rodeo Arena.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, August 3, 2023
3 rd - Thursday • Aspermont ISD Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. August 4 th - Friday • Meet the Hammers at 6 p.m. in the Old Gym August 7 th - Monday • Rotan ISD Meet the Teachers August 8 th - Tuesday • Rotan ISD FIrst Day Back to School!!
Jill Ratcliff presented her Aunt Billie Lou Holcomb's book 'My Stories' to the Fisher County Historical Commission, as well as a copy for the museum.

Jill Ratcliff presented her Aunt Billie Lou Holcomb's book 'My Stories' to the Fisher County Historical Commission, as well as a copy for the museum.

Fisher County Historical Commission

News Staff
Thursday, August 3, 2023
There were 22 members and guests at the Fisher County Historical Commission's monthly meeting on Tuesday, August 1st. A short business meeting preceded the program wherein the CR 309 Bridge, a memorial, an upcoming parade, and future presentations were discussed.
Rotan City Administrator Carla Thornton, Rotan Mayor Zach Johnson, Lion Club Members Carolyn Hargrove, Linda De Los Santos, Fredda Buckner, John Dickson

Rotan City Administrator Carla Thornton, Rotan Mayor Zach Johnson, Lion Club Members Carolyn Hargrove, Linda De Los Santos, Fredda Buckner, John Dickson

Fisher County Lions Club provide disaster relief assistance

News Staff
Thursday, August 3, 2023
Texas Lions Foundation has awarded the Fisher County Lions Clubs a $3,000 disaster relief grant to help provide roll-off dumpsters around Rotan used for clean-up following the wrath of the June 21st supercell storm.