Rotan’s Big Cleanup Begins as Council Approves Bid for Demolition

The Rotan City Council reviewed three bids during a special called meeting on Thursday, January 16, where contractors submitted estimates for the council’s earlier-approved project to mitigate the city’s first substandard structure.The Rotan City Council held its first substandard structure hearing...

ROBY CISD $813,000 SHORTFALL

Gerald Rogers with James E. Rogers and Company met with Roby CISD officials in a special called meeting held last Thursday, where board trustees reviewed the district’s annual financial report for 2024, explaining that the year’s shortfall was not a longterm financial concern.Rogers conveyed his...

Aspermont Council Kicks Off 2025

The Aspermont City Council held its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, reappointing aldermen ahead of calling for a May election.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Thursday• Roby CISD Special Called Board Meeting 7 am• Rotan City Council Special Called meeting 12 pmJanuary 18th• FISHER COUNTY STOCKSHOW Goats, Sheep & SwineJanuary 20th• Aspermont ISD Board Meeting6:30 pmJanuary 21st• Aspermont City Council Meeting6 pmJanuary 25th• Old Glory Monthly Musical -...

USDA Announces 2025 Enrollment Periods for Crop and Dairy Safety-Net Programs

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2025 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the 2025 enrollment periods for key safety-net programs – Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC) as well as Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC).

Rotan Council Faces Ruff Realities with Dog Bites, Idle Trucks, and Kennel Conundrums

JEFF HURTDOUBLE MOUNTAIN CHRONICLE The Rotan City Council met last week, where officials discussed animal control issues including recent reports of dog bites, with Sheriff Dickson offering assistance should the city improve operations and infrastructure.Rotan City Administrator Carla Thornton...

NEW YEAR, NEW LEGAL BATTLE

DOUBLE MOUNTAIN CHRONICLEThe Fisher County Commissioners Court started 2025 by closing the doors to the public to deliberate with legal counsel, where upon reconvening the regular meeting session, the court unanimously approved retaining attorney Sterling Burleson for representation against any...

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Aspermont ISD's Anticipated Baseball Season Benched Due to Low Participation

DOUBLE MOUNTAIN CHRONICLEThe Aspermont School Board was informed during a meeting just before the semester break that officials determined it would not be possible for AISD to offer its anticipated baseball program this year.Superintendent Zach Morris explained that only nine students signed up to...

Stonewall County Kicks Off 2025 with Audits, Roads, and a Tin Horn Twist

DOUBLE MOUNTAIN CHRONICLEThe Stonewall County Commissioners Court met in its first meeting of the year on Monday, where officials were presented with its most recently completed financial report and made final decisions for addressing road maintenance issues.One of the top priorities for...