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The 2025–2026 NRS Show Team features 26 of the nation’s top youth exhibitors. Pictured are members of this year’s team, including Roby’s Karter Scherwitz (back row, center), who was selected for the second year in a row to represent National Roper’s Supply.”

The 2025–2026 NRS Show Team features 26 of the nation’s top youth exhibitors. Pictured are members of this year’s team, including Roby’s Karter Scherwitz (back row, center), who was selected for the second year in a row to represent National Roper’s Supply.”

HARD WORK, HUMILITY, & HEART

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Late nights in the barn, long days at shows, and countless hours of practice have paid off for Roby High School sophomore Karter Scherwitz.This August, he was selected to the 2025–2026 NRS Show Team.

COMING HOME NOMINEES

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
• 1954: Wanda Upshaw Early & Billy Early• 1955: Bobbie Kiker Browning & Doug McClure• 1964: Linda Moore Lanning & Bob Waddell• 1965: Doris Chandler Sneed & Curtis Doyle• 1974: Judy Kiser Gaona & Richard Gaona• 1975: Susan Deaton & Roy Rivas• 1984: Sharon Stuart Carrillo & Chad Terry• 1985: Susan...
Going Through the Motions

Going Through the Motions

Going Through the Motions

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, September 11, 2025
After four months of physical therapy for my knee replacement, I graduated with honors.This was unfamiliar territory for me, a disciplined and concentrated program of making my body do things it had once done so effortlessly.

THE LAW, THE LEGEND, & THE LEGISLATURE

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Wild quotes, weird laws, and real Texas political historyWhat commodore of the Republic of Texas Navy was declared a pirate by President Sam Houston after he defied orders to return home and instead leased the entire fleet to a rebellious Mexican state, effectively turning hisnavy into a mercenary...

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
“Whoever is careless with truth in small matters cannot be trusted in important affairs.”~ Widely attributed to Albert EinsteinTRANSLATION: If a person does not treat small truths with care, they are unlikely to handle larger responsibilities with honesty.
Western Texas College recruiters Isrell Lawson and Raúl Alcalá speak with prospective students at the 2024 College Fair.

Western Texas College recruiters Isrell Lawson and Raúl Alcalá speak with prospective students at the 2024 College Fair.

Western Texas College to Host 2025 College Fair September 18

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
SNYDER—Western Texas College invites area students, families, and community members to explore their futures at the 2025 Western Texas College Fair on Thursday, September 18, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the WTC Gym/HPE, Building 7.
Water tower repairs are currently underway As workers begin sandblasting the interior and exterior of Rotan’s DP&R standpipe.

Water tower repairs are currently underway As workers begin sandblasting the interior and exterior of Rotan’s DP&R standpipe.

WORK BEGINS ON ROTAN’S WATER TOWER REHABILITATION

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Work began on Rotan’s water tower rehabilitation late last week, starting with repairs to the DP&R standpipe while also addressing maintenance needs on the North Tower.

A NIGHT TO CELEBRATE OUR HEROES

News Staff
Thursday, September 11, 2025
The Aspermont Event Planners are proudly calling the entire community together for a night of food, fun, and profound appreciation at the First Annual First Responders Meal & Dance Benefit.
Fisher County commissioners Stuart Posey and Micah Evans double check calculations before adopting the county’s FY 2025–2026 budget

Fisher County commissioners Stuart Posey and Micah Evans double check calculations before adopting the county’s FY 2025–2026 budget

FISHER COUNTY ADOPTS 2025–26 BUDGET

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, September 11, 2025
editor@dmchronicle.comWhile only a handful of residents attended Fisher County’s public hearing on Monday where commissioners heard from a single citizen before adopting the 2025–2026 fiscal year budget with a few changes.