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Students head to state academic competition

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

Young academics competed in the UIL Regional Academic Competition over the weekend, and a total of 13 students from Aspermont, Roby, and Rotan will be representing their respective school districts at the state level next month.

Rotan ISD reviews plans for new gymnasium

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

The Rotan ISD Board of Trustees met with architects and construction managers last week, reviewing several options for the new gymnasium construction regarding the district’s upcoming construction and renovation project.

State requires accountability at Stonewall Co. Jail

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

In the effort to meet state requirements outlined in the Sandra Bland Act, the Stonewall County Commissioners grudgingly approved the recent proposal to install new surveillance equipment in the county jail.

Aspermont City reviews audit services

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

The Aspermont city councilman at last week, whereupon the request of the EDC/IDC board of directors, reviewed auditing services provided in relation to the city and the respective organizations’ annual financial report.

Community Calendar

News Staff

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

FISHER COUNTY MUSEUM (NEW HOURS) 1:00 - 3:00 P.M.

Aspermont Mayor Steven Ellis seeks re-election

News Staff

Thursday, April 15, 2021

With early voting running April 19th through April 27th at Aspermont City Hall for the Mayoral seat, I’d like to ask you to consider me when casting your vote. Actual voting day will be on Saturday, May 1st, also at City Hall in Aspermont.

Beef, cattle prices on the rise

News Staff

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Stronger-than-normal seasonal demand for beef is driving fed cattle prices upward, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Seasonal beef demand historically rises in the spring, especially leading up to grilling season, which kicks off Memorial Day, said David Anderson Ph.D.

TSTC Wind Energy Technology student accepts a job midair

Ben Barkley, Tstc Communications Specialist

Thursday, April 15, 2021

(SWEETWATER, Texas) - It started like any other Wednesday for Rebecca Fortuna. The Texas State Technical College Wind Energy Technology student was at the top of a wind turbine when her cellphone rang.

Fisher County Historical Commission

Roenna Thomas

Thursday, April 15, 2021

The April 6th meeting of the Fisher County Historical Commission (FCHC) was attended by 11 members.

Fisher County judge threatens officials with contempt

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor

Thursday, April 15, 2021

Shortly after resuming court following a heated executive session that resulted in raised voices echoing in the courthouse corridors, Fisher County officials resumed the regular session only to receive warnings and an eventual threat of contempt of court from the county judge on Monday.