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Aspermont prepares for major water project

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Thursday, October 28, 2021

With the approval of the final construction bids last week, the Aspermont City Council took the final step in a more than half-million-dollar infrastructure project that will replace thousands of feet of the city’s main water line that was damaged by severe winter weather.

Rotan Veterinarian Dr. Vick Burk has been providing care for patients just like Bo for the last four decades with assistant Deana Bailey working along side him for near 30 years.

Rotan veterinarian celebrates 40th-anniversary

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Thursday, October 28, 2021

In October 1981 this week, Dr. Barry Allen announced his retirement from the Rotan Veterinary Animal Hospital and introduced his successor, Dr.

Texans will decide eight proposed amendments to the state Constitution on Nov. 2.

Andrew Zhang | The Texas Tribune | Texastribune

Thursday, October 28, 2021

Texas voters can soon weigh in on potential changes to the state’s Constitution regarding religious services, eligibility requirements for judges, county infrastructure and more. Election day is Nov. 2, and early voting begins Oct. 18 and lasts until Oct. 29.

Expect higher prices, fewer options on Thanksgiving turkeys

News Staff

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Consumers can expect higher prices and fewer options for whole turkeys leading into this Thanksgiving, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. David Anderson, Ph.D.

Early voting begins on eight proposed

Gary Borders, Texas Press Association

Thursday, October 21, 2021

If history is an indicator, Texas voters will likely go to the polls on Nov. 2 in underwhelming numbers to decide the fate of eight proposed amendments to the state’s constitution.

MITTIE DUNHAM

Old Glory News

News Staff

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Another Day, Another week gone by. Next it will be another Month gone by. Then it will be November. Just remember Halloween will be in there just before November. Remember all the little ghost & goblins will be around. I miss that since I live in the country.

How to Find Financial Assistance for Agingin-Place Improvements

News Staff

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Dear Savvy Senior, Do you know of any financial assistance programs that can help seniors with home improvement projects? I would like to help my grandparents make a few modifications to their house so they can continue living there safely, but money is tight.

Aspermont Council tables Sheriff’s costsharing proposal

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Thursday, October 21, 2021

After meeting with county commissioners last week, Stonewall County Sheriff Bill Mullen addressed the Aspermont City Council on Tuesday, speaking on the challenges of hiring deputies at competitive wages and outlining a proposal for city assistance.

Walker resigns as Fisher Co. Chief Appraiser

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Thursday, October 21, 2021

Fisher County Chief Appraiser Kellen Walker officially tendered her resignation on Tuesday.

Stonewall County Sheriff Bill Mullin explains the challenges he faces with filling law enforcement vacancies due to non-competitive wages with Judge Ronnie Moorhead and the Stonewall Commissioners.

Rotan ISD appoints board member to break repeated tie votes

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Thursday, October 21, 2021

After circular debates about revised plans for the upcoming bond project resulted in several tie votes on Monday night, the Rotan ISD Board Members appointed Monica Carrillo to fill Margret Garcia’s vacancy and cast the tie-breaking vote.