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FARM BUREAU PUSHES BACK ON DATA CENTERS

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Texas Farm Bureau, the state’s largest agricultural advocacy organization, sent a letter dated April 20 to Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker Dustin Burrows urging stronger oversight of data center development across Texas.
ASPERMONT ART DEPARTMENT HOSTS END OF THE YEAR SHOW

ASPERMONT ART DEPARTMENT HOSTS END OF THE YEAR SHOW

ASPERMONT ART DEPARTMENT HOSTS END OF THE YEAR SHOW

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Top: Aspermont students pose together while observing each others art projects. The Aspermont I.S.D. Visual Arts Department is currently hosting their annual end of the year K-12 art show.
Caffey-Farnsworth VFW Post 8929 in Anson is reopening May 9 after months of cleaning, repairs, and renovations aimed at bringing the veterans’ gathering place back into regular use. PHOTO BY SIMON WADE

Caffey-Farnsworth VFW Post 8929 in Anson is reopening May 9 after months of cleaning, repairs, and renovations aimed at bringing the veterans’ gathering place back into regular use. PHOTO BY SIMON WADE

BACK ON DUTY

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Thursday, May 7, 2026
The Caffey-Farnsworth VFW Post 8929 in Anson will celebrate its grand reopening Saturday, May 9, welcoming veterans, families and community members back into a renovated gathering place built around service, fellowship and remembrance.This Saturday’s grand reopening will be held from 4 p.m. to 1 a.
Rethinking the summer vacation

Rethinking the summer vacation

Rethinking the summer vacation

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, May 7, 2026
This summer may be a bit trickier to slip off with the family for a vacation. Fuel prices, whether driving or flying, are becoming an issue that one cannot ignore unless you are driving an EV.In our parts, this is not the vehicle of choice.
Texas cotton producers face early drought concerns and shifting market conditions heading into the 2026 planting season. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Texas cotton producers face early drought concerns and shifting market conditions heading into the 2026 planting season. (Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Fisher County Farm Bureau donates protein through Farmers

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
Rotan, Texas — Fisher County Farm Bureau donated 240 pounds of fresh pork to Fisher County Senior Citizens and the food bank at the First Baptist Church of Roby in its participation in Texas Farm Bureau’s Farmers Feeding Families program.
Aspermont City Council Member Cody Myers listens as city administrator Lorenzo Calamaco explains the request to access the city’s wastewater treatment plant from Wilda Beast LLC and his recommendation of a fee that would generate roughly $4,200 in revenue. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

Aspermont City Council Member Cody Myers listens as city administrator Lorenzo Calamaco explains the request to access the city’s wastewater treatment plant from Wilda Beast LLC and his recommendation of a fee that would generate roughly $4,200 in revenue. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

WASTEWATER DEAL COULD BRING $4,200 A WEEK TO ASPERMONT

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, May 7, 2026
editor@dmchronicle.comAspermont City Council members approved allowing Wilda Beast LLC to use the city’s sewer plant for wastewater disposal during their regular meeting Tuesday, April 28, setting the rate at $100 per 1,000 gallons.

POWER, WATER, LAND

News Staff
Thursday, May 7, 2026
THE REAL QUESTIONS BEHIND DATA CENTERSData centers may sound like something that belongs in Dallas, Austin or Silicon Valley, but they are now part of the local conversation in Fisher, Stonewall, and surrounding counties across West Texas.

The Modern Dust Bowl

Alexus Stephens |
Thursday, May 7, 2026
A few weeks ago, Rotan Environmental Science teacher Leah Larson reached out to ask whether we would be willing to help provide an incentive and spark a little friendly competition among her students.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, April 30, 2026
May 4th - STAR WARS DAY• ROBY SENIOR DECISION DAY! 9 am - May the 4th be with you!May 7 th• Roby Sports Banquet 6:30 pmMay 9 th• Roby Prom!May 23rd• Double Mountain Cemetery will host its 3rd annual recognition of the veterans buried there at 11:00 am. Flag will be placed on each veteran’s grave.