City of Aspermont self-funds major water project

Although partial costs for replacing the city’s main water line are covered through grants, the city declined recent funding proposals earlier this week, opting to cover expenses out-of-pocket to avoid significant interest payments.

NOMADIC NEWSPAPER CRUISES AROUND ALASKA

The DMC is still traveling around Alaska, but this time but a cruise ship wiht Gloria Hastings from Aspermont, Texas. You can text the photo to 325-933-8129 or email it to publisher@dmchronicle.com

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Oct. 17th - Dec. 7th Medicare Open Enrollment for Part D prescription plans begins on October 15th and ends on December 7th. The Area Agency on Aging is currently scheduling appointments to provide seniors with information and assistance in selecting the right plan to meet their individual needs.

Roby dumps Republic Waste Services

The Roby City Council unanimously approved the solitary bid for refuse collection services earlier this month, and while the city is anticipating much improved and expanded services, residents and business owners should not see a price increase.

Aspermont Council votes “No” on community cleanup

With a 3-2 majority Monday night, the Aspermont City Council voted against a cleanup project that would focus on addressing dilapidated structures along the city’s main corridor.

2021 Homecoming Royalty Crowned

Roby CISD 2021 Homecoming Queen Mackenzie Wladon and King Gunner Helm Roby Coming Home King Adam Galan and Queen Dorothy Polk Simmons from the Class of '60 Rotan ISD 2021 Homecoming King Payton Carrillo and Queen Zoe Flores

Rotan fights pothole problem

The Rotan City Council unanimously voted in favor last week to purchase a new machine that could fix the city’s numerous potholes, with council members agreeing that the long-term concerns were outweighed by the potential impact to the pothole problem.