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NOT THE NIGHT SKY: This picture was taken from the interior of the City Of Rotan’s South Tower, highlighting the extent of damage to its deteriorating roof. COURTESY CITY OF ROTAN

NOT THE NIGHT SKY: This picture was taken from the interior of the City Of Rotan’s South Tower, highlighting the extent of damage to its deteriorating roof. COURTESY CITY OF ROTAN

ROTAN WATER TOWERS NEARS COMPLETION - DA refers Open Meetings Act concerns to Texas Rangers regarding vote on Dec. 11

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, January 1, 2026
editor@dmchronide.comThe Rotan City Council voted unanimously on Dec. 11 to approve additional repairs to the city’s South Water Tower, pushing the long-running rehabilitation project closer to completion.
The former hotel building in downtown Aspermont could be on the verge of revitalization. City leaders expect to review a formal redevelopment proposal in January as part of ongoing efforts to bring new investment into the community’s business district. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

The former hotel building in downtown Aspermont could be on the verge of revitalization. City leaders expect to review a formal redevelopment proposal in January as part of ongoing efforts to bring new investment into the community’s business district. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

The Square’s Sleeping Giant May Wake

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, January 1, 2026
editor@dmchronicle.
TIPS AND TOOLS FOR ADAPTING TO VISION LOSS

TIPS AND TOOLS FOR ADAPTING TO VISION LOSS

TIPS AND TOOLS FOR ADAPTING TO VISION LOSS

News Staff
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources or products that can help seniors with severe vision loss? My wife has diabetic retinopathy, and it’s gotten worse over the past year.
Old Glory News

Old Glory News

Old Glory News

Anita Dozier
Thursday, December 18, 2025
Oh my, it did get cold last night and we sure felt it. Today, Sunday, is so pretty outside, with the wind not blowing and the sun warming things up. It is so nice outside, so glad it’s not blowing. We could sure use a nice rain, it is getting so dry.
Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Have yourself a merry little Christmas

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, December 18, 2025
“Have yourself a merry little Christmas.It may be your last.Next year we may all be living in the past.Faithful friends who were dear to us Will be near to us no more.