Asking for a friend

A lifelong friend of mine has a daughter who went through a messy divorce.Truth be told, it had been a messy marriage.

THE LAW, THE LEGEND, & THE LEGISLATURE

Wild quotes, weird laws, and real Texas political historyWho were the 'Killer Bees,' and why did this small group of Texas senators go into hiding for five days in 1979, leading the lieutenant governor to order the Texas Rangers to 'arrest them wherever they may be found'?ANSWER IN NEXT WEEK’S...

USDA FINALIZES NEW 5-YEAR CONTRACT FOR WILDFIRE

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a new five-year contract with Perimeter Solutions, a U.S.based company, to supply its PHOS-CHEK brand fire retardant for federal agencies.Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with manufacturing plants in states like California, Idaho, and...

ROTAN HOUSE FIRE AND HIGHWAY 70 WRECK LEAD BUSY NIGHT FOR FISHER COUNTY CREWS

Sunday, August 31, proved to be an unusually busy night for emergency responders in Fisher County, with calls involving fire, vehicle accidents, and confusion over a prescribed burn.The first major response occurred around 8 p.m., when emergency personnel were dispatched to a vehicle accident...

STONEWALL COUNTY BACK IN COMPLIANCE

Stonewall County is officially caught up on its financial reporting after commissioners received a clean audit opinion for fiscal year 2024, a milestone that closes the chapter on several years of delayed reports and missed deadlines.Abilene-based Roberts & McGee CPA.

Rotan turns the valve on new rates

The Rotan City Council approved the first reading of its proposed utility ordinance in August, which will raise water and sewer rates for all customers while also clarifying policies for meter rereads, connections, and reconnections.

NEW PRESS SAME FIGHT

The Chronicle’s voice isn’t changing, just the press that brings it to life.

Aspermont ISD Education Foundation launches to boost classrooms and CTE

A group of community leaders has created the Aspermont ISD Education Foundation, an independent nonprofit that will raise private funds to enrich teaching, inspire learning, and expand opportunities for every student in the Aspermont Independent School District.Organized as a 501(c)(3) and led by a...

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

1 st• LABOR DAY2025 HOMECOMING DATES!September 4th - 6 th 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...

TPWD Hosts Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hikes

Throughout September, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will host Veteran Suicide Awareness Ruck Hikes at Texas State Parks and State Natural Areas, and all military, veterans, family and friends are invited to participate.“This will be our third consecutive year hosting these events,...