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Big Country Electric Cooperative announces Annual Youth Tour Contest

News Staff

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

You’re a Texas high school student. You’re smart; you have big dreams.

Pumpkin growers near end to challenging season

News Staff

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Texas pumpkin growers faced myriad challenges to produce average yields, but demand for the fall cooking and decorative staple remains high, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

Abbott wants to increase illegal voting

News Staff

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Legislature to increase the penalty for illegal voting, adding the item to the third special session now underway. However, House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, quickly rejected the proposal, according to the Austin American-Statesman.

Old Glory News

Mittie Dunham

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Here goes, hope everyone has had a good week and got some rain. I was in Abilene Thursday when they got 5”. There was water everywhere. I got out of town as soon as I could since places were flooding. I get home and we had got 3 tenth. It always rains on the just and the unjust.

How Does Social Security Work When a Spouse or Ex-Spouse Dies?

News Staff

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Dear Savvy Senior, Who qualifies for Social Security survivor benefits? My ex-husband died last year, so I would like to find out if me or my 17-year-old daughter are eligible for anything?

Little Hammers learn fire safety this week

News Staff

Thursday, October 7, 2021

Rotan ISD Primary students got to learn about Fire Safety this week thanks to the Rotan Volunteer Fire Department.

Stonewall Memorial Hospital District CEO Kyle Lee and Dr. Frederic Passmann introduce newly hired medical staff, Dr. Gwen Gorman and NP Kobie Benham while sharing lunch with community members last week at the Stonewall Senior Citizens Center.

Stonewall medical professionals speak to public

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Thursday, October 7, 2021

The Stonewall Memorial Hospital District staff and administration hosted lunch at the senior citizens center last week, introducing new medical staff and taking the time to answer questions while providing information about health and safety.

Fisher County Jail re-opens for business

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Thursday, October 7, 2021

After voluntarily closing its doors 18 months ago, the Fisher County Jail is once again housing a population, as deputies were busy transporting inmates from Scurry County to officially reopen the facility earlier this week.

Bryson Cole proudly shows off his 1st in Class 1 AOB along. (Pictured l -r: Fisher County Extension Agent, Nick Dickson, Kamdyn McKay, Clay Cole, Tony Cole, Michelle Cole, Bryson Cole and Kaden Waldon. )

Fisher 4-H represents at fairs across the state

Nick Dickson Fisher County Extension Agent

Thursday, October 7, 2021

From the South Plains to the Permian Basin to the DFW, members of Fisher County 4-H have been representing their county and proving to be strong competitions at some of the state’s biggest fairs. The most recent event for the Fisher County 4-H was last week’s trip to the State Fair in Dallas.

Nomadic Newspaper relaxes with friends in Oregon

News Staff

Thursday, October 7, 2021

The DMC took a scary trip across the Astoria-Meglar bridge in Oregon last week. Keira McMillan of Milwaukie, Oregon took along the DMC for a relaxing weekend with friends in Astoria, Oregon. Going on a trip? Take the Double Mountain Chronicle.