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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.

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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.

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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.
KING NOMINEES L-R: Camden Lummus, Gage Barrera, Gabriel Cerveny, Brycen Cole QUEEN NOMINEES L-R Isabela Carlos, Samarra Frausto, Chelsea Jimenez, Saylor Smith

KING NOMINEES L-R: Camden Lummus, Gage Barrera, Gabriel Cerveny, Brycen Cole QUEEN NOMINEES L-R Isabela Carlos, Samarra Frausto, Chelsea Jimenez, Saylor Smith

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ROBY HOMECOMING KICKS OFF THIS WEEK

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
It is time to dust off the red and black, reconnect with old friends, and get ready for one of Roby’s biggest traditions.The 39th Biennial Homecoming is set for Friday and Saturday, September 12 and 13, 2025, and the schedule is packed with events that bring together generations of Lions.Friday...
Mattie Polk, escorted by her father, Shane, was crowned the 2025 Aspermont Homecoming Queen last Friday night before kickoff. Crown bearers were Audrey Ballard and Carter Shields.

Mattie Polk, escorted by her father, Shane, was crowned the 2025 Aspermont Homecoming Queen last Friday night before kickoff. Crown bearers were Audrey Ballard and Carter Shields.

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ASPERMONT’S ROYAL ROLL CALL

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
ASPERMONT’S ROYAL ROLL CALL
Roby sophomore Karter Scherwitz, President of Fisher County 4-H and Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador, was named to the 2025–2026 NRS Show Team this August.

Roby sophomore Karter Scherwitz, President of Fisher County 4-H and Texas 4-H Livestock Ambassador, was named to the 2025–2026 NRS Show Team this August.

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SCHERWITZ EARNS NATIONAL & STATE HONORS

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Thursday, September 11, 2025
Roby High School sophomore Karter Scherwitz is making his mark in and out of the show ring.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, September 4, 2025
1 st• LABOR DAY2025 HOMECOMING DATES!September 4th - 6th Aspermont ISD - 'Peace, Love, & Hornets' • Sept 4th - Bonfire• Sept 5th - Pep rally at the Square & Football game• Sept 6th - Parade & Alumni Meal• *Hickmans will be hosting their annual Parking Lot Party on Saturday, September 6 where all...
Timely spring rains and relatively mild summer temperatures set the stage for abundant forage and vegetative cover supporting multiple wildlife species ahead of the fall hunting season.

Timely spring rains and relatively mild summer temperatures set the stage for abundant forage and vegetative cover supporting multiple wildlife species ahead of the fall hunting season.

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Rains, mild temperatures set the stage for strong fall hunting outlook

Sarah Fuller - Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu/
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Thanks to timely spring rains and relatively mild summer temperatures, hunters have reason to be optimistic as they take to the field this fall, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.Although portions of the Trans Pecos, Edwards Plateau and South Texas Plains continue to...