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Texas Rangers, DPS, and Fisher County law-enforcement were called to a seen early Wednesday morning where reports claim a resident fired at least one shot at law-enforcement officers. The investigation is ongoing.

Texas Rangers, DPS, and Fisher County law-enforcement were called to a seen early Wednesday morning where reports claim a resident fired at least one shot at law-enforcement officers. The investigation is ongoing.

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ROTAN MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT ON OFFICERS

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, July 17, 2025
In the early morning hours of Wednesday, June 16, Fisher County deputies took 50-year-old Curtis Huitt, of Rotan, into custody.

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Public Complaints Turn Into Action as County Seeks New Cemetery Help

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Stonewall County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Monday to revoke its cemetery maintenance contract after weeks of public complaints, photographs showing overgrown vegetation, and what officials described as a lack of improvement by the current service provider.
Newly appointed Aspermont City Council member Bailey Springer took his oath of office on Tuesday, where he will Fill the seat of council member Blake Friar, who resigned in June

Newly appointed Aspermont City Council member Bailey Springer took his oath of office on Tuesday, where he will Fill the seat of council member Blake Friar, who resigned in June

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FROM BRANDING IRONS TO BUDGET TALKS: Springer Joins Aspermont City Council

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, July 17, 2025
The Aspermont City Council swore in long-standing council member and Mayor Pro-tem Chris Lipham on Tuesday and appointed Bailey Springer to fill the remaining portion of former council member Blake Friar’s term.The Council had previously canceled its May election due to a lack of candidate...

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ROTAN APPROVES WATER RATE HIKE AMID BOIL NOTICE

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Although fielding impromptu questions about water quality from concerned citizens during last week’s city council meeting, Rotan officials also moved forward with efforts to finalize an increase to local water rates in hopes of offsetting significant operating losses.Before diving into the updated...
All Aboard the Birthday Adventure for Anita Dozier

All Aboard the Birthday Adventure for Anita Dozier

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All Aboard the Birthday Adventure for Anita Dozier

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
This week’s Old Glory News column is on pause, but for the best possible reason. Our fanfavorite columnist Anita Dozier is off celebrating her birthday in style, traveling by Amtrak from Fort Worth to San Antonio with her daughter Susan.
BEWARE OF THE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TRAP

BEWARE OF THE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TRAP

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BEWARE OF THE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE TRAP

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Dear Senior, I will be enrolling in Medicare in a few months and would like to know if I initially enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan, am I able to switch back to original Medicare and get a supplemental (Medigap) policy and prescription drug plan later with without paying a fine?Almost 65Dear...

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, July 17, 2025
• Fisher Rotan ISD Board meeting 6pm• Aspermont ISD Board meeting 6pmJuly 26th• Fisher Red Dirt LLC Mud Bog 12pm.July 31st• Fisher Hospital District Board meeting12:30pmEmail publisher@dmchronicle.com to have your even placed in the Community Calendar
KERR COUNTY DEATH TOLL TOPS 100, WITH 161 STILL MISSING

KERR COUNTY DEATH TOLL TOPS 100, WITH 161 STILL MISSING

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KERR COUNTY DEATH TOLL TOPS 100, WITH 161 STILL MISSING

Gary Borders, Texas Press Association
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Search teams have recovered 103 bodies in Kerr County after the devastating July 4 floods along the Guadalupe River, with Gov. Greg Abbott saying at least 161 people were still unaccounted for.President Donald Trump visited the area on Friday to survey the damage, the San Antonio Express-News...