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This property along Sammy Baugh Ave. will be the first of several abandoned structures the city is looking to clear in the weeks ahead. PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

This property along Sammy Baugh Ave. will be the first of several abandoned structures the city is looking to clear in the weeks ahead. PHOTO BY MARK MARTINEZ

Rotan City Council approves first demolition under new ordinance

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, July 18, 2024
DOUBLE MOUNTAIN CHRONICLEThe Rotan City Council approved the initiation of the first code enforcement measures in an ongoing effort to address numerous dilapidated structures throughout the city.
AISD Board President Lorenzo Calamaco and Superintendent Zach Morris share opposing views during Monday's meeting.

AISD Board President Lorenzo Calamaco and Superintendent Zach Morris share opposing views during Monday's meeting.

Aspermont ISD Board shifts hiring power to Superintendent

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, July 18, 2024
The Aspermont ISD Board of Trustees deliberations and concerns resolved in a split vote on Monday, when after consultation with legal advisors, the board granted hiring authority to the district superintendent, thereby avoiding nepotism violations amid ongoing educational workforce shortages.
Director of court collections with Nolan and Mitchell counties, Bridger Anglin proposes ways to utilize his services as Fisher County Judge Ken Holt reviews the county budget ahead of this month's certified valuations.

Director of court collections with Nolan and Mitchell counties, Bridger Anglin proposes ways to utilize his services as Fisher County Judge Ken Holt reviews the county budget ahead of this month's certified valuations.

Fisher County Budget talks await certified values

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Special meeting on July 25th to address salary increasesDOUBLE MOUNTAIN CHRONICLEThe Fisher County Commissioners met last week, where among current budget decisions like a budget amendment for the Sheriff's Office vehicles, the court shared preliminary discussions, which included possible salary...

Rotan ISD Board gears up for potential bond election

Jeff Hurt I
Thursday, July 18, 2024
DOUBLE MOUNTAIN CHRONICLEThe Rotan ISD Board of Trustees met on Monday to select a construction and architectural team to aid in developing a project plan as the board looks at meeting a deadline to call for a bond election this November.
NOMADIC NEWSPAPER

NOMADIC NEWSPAPER

NOMADIC NEWSPAPER

News Staff
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Embrace the JourneyThis is the destination that started the plans for this years summer road trip. One day while looking at a road map, I said what do you think about a road trip to Glacier National Park in Montana.I got a “Oh I’ve never been there” And with that the planning began.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024
July 11th - Thursday• Rotan City Council Meeting 7 am at City Hall• Roby City Council Meeting 12 pm at City HallJuly 14th - 17thSunday - Wednesday• Rotan First Baptist Church VBS from 6 -8pm/ See page 3 for more details.
Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday!

News Staff
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Celebrating a very special lady on her special day!is a beloved member of her family, friends, and the communities she is a part of. She is also a cherished contributor to the Double Mountain Chronicle.
What the Stars Say

What the Stars Say

What the Stars Say

Ty Kerley, Dmin
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Last week we stepped out onto the back porch with the Bible skeptic Michael, and we looked up at the moon and the stars and the planets. From this common ground we asked ourselves this question; “Did the universe have a beginning, or has it always been here?