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TxDOT crews have stayed busy this week patrolling roads throughout the region. Snowplows hit the road again as fat snowflakes began falling through the 18-degree air on Tuesday afternoon.

TxDOT crews have stayed busy this week patrolling roads throughout the region. Snowplows hit the road again as fat snowflakes began falling through the 18-degree air on Tuesday afternoon.

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Freezing temperatures hit Double Mountain residents hard

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Between frozen water lines and rolling blackouts, millions of Texans have had a rough and frigid week. No less so than the residents of the Double Mountain region, as hundreds have been without water, power, or both for days.
Aspermont City workers and citizen volunteers work tirelessly in icy water and arctic temperatures to repair the city's water supply. (Photo Curtesy of Brandon English)

Aspermont City workers and citizen volunteers work tirelessly in icy water and arctic temperatures to repair the city's water supply. (Photo Curtesy of Brandon English)

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Aspermont struggles to restore water

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
City workers and officials have practically worked round the clock since Saturday when a series of breaks in the city’s main water line interrupted service to Aspermont residents, and severe winter weather coupled with major power outages across the state hindered an already critical situation.
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Urgent Need to Conserve Energy During Historic Winter Storm

News Staff
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
ABILENE, TX - Feb. 16, 2021 – Demand for natural gas continues to be at unprecedented levels. Atmos Energy appreciates your conservation efforts during this historic winter storm, which will continue with record low temperatures and additional snowfall overnight.
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Old Glory News

News Staff
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
It is such a beautiful day today, but week end it is going to be miserable, according to the weatherman. I still don't like the cold weather. Guess everyone is watching the Super Bowl today. At least they have a pretty day for it. Still a lot of sickness going around.
Pictured left to right Back row: Ronnie Jeffrey, Grayson Jeffrey, Coach Kyle Jeffrey, Coach Dale Means Front Row: Dylan Jeffrey, Kasey Jeffrey, and Jean Jeffrey

Pictured left to right Back row: Ronnie Jeffrey, Grayson Jeffrey, Coach Kyle Jeffrey, Coach Dale Means Front Row: Dylan Jeffrey, Kasey Jeffrey, and Jean Jeffrey

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Rotan senior signs with Hardin-Simmons Cowboy football

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Dylan Jeffrey, a senior at Rotan ISD officially put pen to paper last week, signing with Hardin-Simmons University to play football for the Cowboys while pursuing his academic goals.
GUINNESS BEEF STEW

GUINNESS BEEF STEW

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GUINNESS BEEF STEW

News Staff
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
2 tbsp. olive oil 3 lb. beef chuck roast, well trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 medium onions, cut into 1-inch thick wedges 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 lb. medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces 12 oz.