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Twenty-nine new laws in effect in January

Twenty-nine new laws in effect in January

Twenty-nine new laws in effect in January

News Staff
Thursday, January 6, 2022
More than 20 new state laws went into effect as Texans rang in the New Year, with another half-dozen to go on the books on Jan. 18, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported.
MITTIE DUNHAM

MITTIE DUNHAM

Old Glory News

News Staff
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Hope everyone had a Happy New Year! I sure did. I sat up until Midnight, seen the New Year in and had some black-eyed peas. Now I will find out if those black eyed peas will bring good luck like I have always heard. 2022 wow! Don’t know where 2021 went. New Years sure brought in some cold weather.
Deciphering Senior Housing Options

Deciphering Senior Housing Options

Deciphering Senior Housing Options

News Staff
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you decipher the different types of housing options available to seniors, and recommend some good resources for locating them? I need to find a place for my elderly mother and could use some help.
Zoe Flores was sure to keep her eyes on the judge during last year's local show.

Zoe Flores was sure to keep her eyes on the judge during last year's local show.

Stock Show Season kicks off in the Double Mountain District

Jax Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Reporter
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Students across the Double Mountains will start seeing their hard work pay off as local stock shows in Fisher and Stonewall counties are set to begin this weekend and will continue throughout the month and beyond. The Rotan Local Stock Show will start off the season this Saturday at 9 a.m.
After more than 26 years of service, long-time banker Britt Stuart bids fairwll to the Roby branch during his retirement party last Thursday.

After more than 26 years of service, long-time banker Britt Stuart bids fairwll to the Roby branch during his retirement party last Thursday.

Britt Stuart retires from First Financial Bank -Roby

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Thursday, January 6, 2022
Fellow banking colleagues, friends, family, and dozens of Fisher County customers turned out Friday to congratulate and bid farewell to longtime local banker Britt Stuart, who officially stepped down after serving more than a quarter-century and three generations of Fisher County customers.
. Smoldering remains of the historic Roby home that was detroyed on December 23, 2021. Photo by: Mark Martinez

. Smoldering remains of the historic Roby home that was detroyed on December 23, 2021. Photo by: Mark Martinez

Family reaches out to community after devastating fire

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Thursday, January 6, 2022
After the fire that destroyed much of their family history just before Christmas and forced their aunt into an apartment for the holidays, family members are reaching out to the people of Fisher County for help during this difficult time. The thirdgenerational home was built in 1910 in Roby.