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HOW TO FIND AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING NEAR YOU

News Staff

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Dear Senior, Are there any resources that you know of that can help seniors locate affordable housings? My sister, who’s 65 years old, needs to find a different place to live but has very little money. What can you tell me?

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff

Thursday, July 24, 2025

July 26th• Fisher Red Dirt LLC Mud Bog 12pm.July 31st• Fisher Hospital District Board meeting 12:30pmEmail publisher@dmchronicle.com to have your even placed in the Community Calendar

ABBOTT: FLOODING DEATH TOLL NOW AT 135

Gary Borders, Texas Press Association

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Gov. Greg Abbott said late last week that the statewide death toll from the catastrophic flooding in the Hill Country stands at 135, and the number of persons missing has dropped to three.

Production outlook optimistic for Texas cotton amid low prices

Adam Russell - Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Production expectations are good for Texas cotton, but low prices may stymie positive outcomes for growers.John Robinson, Ph.D.

THE LAW, THE LEGEND, & THE LEGISLATURE

News Staff

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Wild quotes, weird laws, and real Texas political historyWhat bizarre 1919 law, championed by a West Texas legislator, aimed to outlaw 'flirtation' in public, sparking a statewide debate on love and law? ANSWER IN NEXT WEEK’S AUGUST 1ST EDITION!

VOICES OF VETERANS: Gunnery Sergeant Rene Avendano Shares His Story of Service in the United States Marines

News Staff

Thursday, July 24, 2025

AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to introduce the next installment of the series highlighting the VLB's Voices of Veterans oral history program.

BUDGET SEASON IS HERE

News Staff

Thursday, July 24, 2025

Right now is the most critical time of year for local government. All across Texas, city councils are holding Budget Workshops to plan for the next fiscal year. This is the perfect opportunity for the City Council to formally solve this problem.

SMHD Considers Tuition Support Program for Staff and Local Students

News Staff

Thursday, July 24, 2025

The Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors is reviewing a new workforce development program that would offer monthly financial support to eligible employees and local students pursuing degrees or certifications in healthcarerelated fields.

Precinct 1 Commissioner Gordon Pippin presents a request for emergency funds for purchasing road material to repair roads damaged by recent storms.

Storm Costs Mount as Fisher County Rolls Out $480K Repair Strategy

News Staff

Thursday, July 24, 2025

The Fisher County Commissioners Court approved a plan last week to allocate up to $480,000 from county reserves to help precincts recover from road damage caused by repeated heavy rains during spring and early summer.

AUDITORS RECOMMEND EDC OVERSIGHT

News Staff

Thursday, July 24, 2025

The Aspermont City Council accepted its FY 2024 financial audit during its July meeting last week, with auditors reporting a clean opinion for the city’s core accounts but warning that continued attention is needed for the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) as bookkeeping issues remain...