Backyard beekeeper training takes flight across Texas

What started as a niche class for Central Texas hobbyists has grown into a statewide movement to support and educate a new generation of beekeepers.With backyard hives on the rise and a growing need for pollinators, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Beekeeping 101 program is empowering...

THE LAW, THE LEGEND, THE LEGISLATURE

Wild quotes, weird laws, and real Texas political history'Which Texas congressman, known for his hot tub parties and whiskey-soaked charm, secretly funneled millions to Afghan rebels in the 1980s, helping turn the tide against the Soviets with a war cry of “We’re gonna stick it to ‘em”?'ANSWER IN...

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

“You must never confuse faith that you will prevail in the end ... with the discipline to confront the most brutal facts of your current reality.”~ Vice Admiral James B. StockdaleTRANSLATION: Believe in the long-term victory—but don’t ignore what’s hard right now.

Tight Timeline Pushes Rotan ISD to Fast-Track Bond Sale and Budget Plans

During Monday night’s regular meeting of the Rotan ISD Board of Trustees, Jake Lawrence with Government Capital Securities provided an update on the district’s upcoming bond sale, which voters approved last month.Lawrence said the timing of the sale is challenging to work out, in part because...

FARMERS WANTED

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2025 – Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally.

Rejects Homeschool UIL Participation; Targets Student Cell Phones

School board cites policy concerns behind SB 401 decision, aims to curb classroom distractions with new device restrictionsThe Aspermont ISD Board of Trustees met Monday evening, where Superintendent Zach Morris briefed officials on recent legislative changes requiring local policy decisions...

Rotan’s Animal Control Program Gets New Leash on Life

The Rotan City Council met last week for its regular meeting, where officials announced that the city’s long-delayed animal control program has taken a major step forward.

NOMADIC NEWSPAPER

Your favorite travelers, Robert and Paula Kelly, are back at it—this time taking the Double Mountain Chronicle to the heart of the nation: Washington, D.C.With a full itinerary and walking shoes ready, the Kellys spent the week touring museums, monuments, and even the White House.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

• ROTAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING 7 AM• ROBY CITY COUNCIL MEETING 12PMJune 14th• FLAG DAYJune 15th• HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!June 16th• ROTAN ISD Board Meeting 6:30pm• Roby CISD Board Meeting 6pm (rescheduled from June 9)June 18th - 22nd• JUNETEENTH JUBILEE: MUSIC, CULTURE, & COMMUNITY - at the Rotan Park...

Stonewall Hospital District Cautions More IRS Penalties

Stonewall Memorial Hospital District officials shared an update this week regarding the ongoing federal tax complications surrounding the county’s former ambulance service, offering some relief but cautioning that additional payments may still be ahead.During Monday’s SMHD Board of Directors...