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A tale of two cities

A tale of two cities

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A tale of two cities

Sue Jane Sullivan
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Bethlehem is about 300 miles southwest of Damascus, Syria.The first city tends to occupy our hearts this time of the year, while the other made news recently for its historic liberation from the repressive autocratic Assad regime.Bethlehem is the site of our dear Savior’s birth.Damascus was the...
The Interview of a Lifetime

The Interview of a Lifetime

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The Interview of a Lifetime

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, December 19, 2024
It was my friend, whom I will only refer to this one time, and only by the initials J.L. who prompted this tale.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Thursday• ROTAN CITY COUNCIL Meeting 7 am• ROBY CITY COUNCIL Meeting 12 pmDecember 14th- Saturday• ROTAN CHRISTMAS PARADE - Downtown Festivities begin at 5pm - line up at 5:30pm in the High School Parking Lot - Lighted Parade to begin at 6pmDecember 16th- Monday• FISHER COUNTY COMMISSIONER Special...
Jason Date with IREN Energy answered a few brief questions during Fisher County Commissioners public hearing regarding a series of reinvestment zones on Monday.

Jason Date with IREN Energy answered a few brief questions during Fisher County Commissioners public hearing regarding a series of reinvestment zones on Monday.

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HUSHED AND RUSHED

Editor Double Mountain Chronicle
Thursday, December 12, 2024
JEFF HURT IWhile holding the official public hearings on Monday regarding the reinvestment zones for a series of proposed renewable energy projects, the commissioners also approved several tax abatements with companies, sharing little information about how it will affect the county.The court...
SMHD employee representative, Molly Wells, discusses new time-off policies at Monday’s meeting.

SMHD employee representative, Molly Wells, discusses new time-off policies at Monday’s meeting.

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BALANCING THE BOOKS AND BENEFITS

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Thursday, December 12, 2024
The Stonewall Hospital Board of Directors heard from employee representatives when convening on Monday, reviewing a staff petition before making final decisions to approve an amended compensation policy that administrators say will reduce accounting challenges and protect the district from large...
Mildred Crouch of Hamlin, Texas learns self-defense techniques in Old Glory Saturday afternoon at the women's self-defense seminar conducted by Scott Feagan and coordinated by Jan Harris.

Mildred Crouch of Hamlin, Texas learns self-defense techniques in Old Glory Saturday afternoon at the women's self-defense seminar conducted by Scott Feagan and coordinated by Jan Harris.

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HOW DARE YOU!

News Staff
Thursday, December 12, 2024
'What if you were seconds away from becoming a victim— would you know how to fight back?'This chilling question is not hypothetical. For a young Texas Tech graduate in Lubbock, it became a terrifying reality when an attempted kidnapper dragged her from her car in a Dollar General parking lot.
How to Talk to Your Doctors – and Get Them to Listen

How to Talk to Your Doctors – and Get Them to Listen

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How to Talk to Your Doctors – and Get Them to Listen

News Staff
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Dear Senior, How can I get my doctors to listen better? I just turned 78, and over the past few years I feel more and more dismissed by my doctors. I know I can’t be the only one who feels this way. Any suggestions?