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DMC Weekly Edition - May 29, 2026

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399977/fan_mail/new] Welcome to the first free episode of the DMC Weekly Edition, where local news finds a new frequency. Subscribe in June 2026 and receive a 15% off coupon for our 4th Estate merch. the4thestate.shop - offer ends July 1st 2026. In this week’s audio edition of the Double Mountain Chronicle, Editor Jeff Hurt leads listeners through the May 29, 2026 edition, including the first installment of the Chronicle’s investigative series on Fisher County sheriff’s office overtime, which closed fiscal year 2025 at more than six times its adopted budget. This episode also includes local reporting on IREN’s expanded Fisher County Community Grants Program, Stonewall Memorial Hospital District’s financial turnaround, the Aspermont City Council’s continued RV park and water-service debate, and statewide rural updates from the Texas News Spotlight. You’ll also hear this week’s editorial, “AI Doesn’t Attend Meetings and Records Don’t Report Themselves,” plus the Texas Rural Reporter, Old Glory News, Savvy Senior, The Historian of Route 66 in Texas, Faces and Places, Shed a Little Light, agriculture news, and public notices. This first episode is free. Full weekly audio editions will be available to DMC Weekly Edition subscribers.  Already a Double Mountain Chronicle print or E-Edition subscriber? Your audio edition is included. For the full print edition, including photographs, the church directory, real estate and employment listings, the crossword, Saddle Up Sudoku, and local advertisers, visit doublemountainchronicle.com or pick up this week’s paper at locations across Fisher and Stonewall counties.  DMC Weekly Edition is written, edited, and produced by The Newspaper Office LLC. This audio edition is voiced by Jeff Hurt, DMC Editor and produced by Patricia Hurt, Editor with the assistance of ElevenLabs audio technology.  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/DMCWeeklyEdition/support]

DMC Voices of Service Veterans Edition Nov. 12, 2015

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399977/fan_mail/new]  From our Veterans Stories series, which we’re honored to have published over the years in the Double Mountain Chronicle.  In Honor of Veterans Day — November 12, 2015 Edition From a sun-struck beach in Galveston to Cold War runways and Vietnam airlifts, Major Gordon “Scotty” Daniel’s life takes flight—dogfights, medevacs, and the wisdom earned at 35,000 feet. Then we turn to Navy Seabee Calvin Elkins, whose steady hands built and served from Da Nang to decades at the local co-op. Two American journeys, one common compass: service, grit, and coming home. Press play stories drawn from Veterans Day interviews, hard-won humor, and a salute that lasts longer than a parade. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/DMCWeeklyEdition/support]

Embracing Change: Growth, Innovation & Community

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399977/fan_mail/new] Welcome to this week’s edition of the ShortCut - where we’re bringing you the latest stories from the Double Mountain region. * Rolling Plains Title of Texas is expanding to Aspermont, offering local title and closing services. * Aspermont ISD welcomed administrators from across Texas, showcasing the innovative changes that helped transform the district’s education system. * Fisher County Farm & Ranch Ace Hardware is now open in Rotan! We’ll take you inside the new 12,500-square-foot store that’s bringing big-name brands and a one-stop shopping experience to the community. * Rotan City Council is ramping up efforts to clean up substandard properties, approving five locations for possible demolition in 2025. * In this week’s editorial, editor Jeff Hurt dives into the inevitability of change—how it’s shaped our schools, businesses, and communities- and why embracing it could be the key to growth. Stick with us—your local news starts now! Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/DMCWeeklyEdition/support]

Show Up or Pay Up?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399977/fan_mail/new] In Stonewall County, all eyes were on the upcoming May election—until there wasn’t one. With no challengers stepping up for city council, school board, or hospital district seats, officials will likely cancel their elections in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, in Rotan, voters will head to the polls to decide on two key measures: a $7.5 million bond for school renovations and teacher housing, and two propositions from the Economic Development Corporation aimed at expanding funding for local projects. Financial updates were also front and center at last week’s Stonewall Memorial Hospital District meeting, where leaders reported three consecutive months of positive growth. And finally, in this week’s editorial, Editor Jeff Hurt asks an important question: Are we avoiding elections out of confidence in our leaders—or simply a lack of interest in stepping up? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/DMCWeeklyEdition/support]

FEB. 7th, 2025 | Bonds & Bulldozers

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2399977/fan_mail/new] In this weeks edition of the shortcut we start with the latest from Aspermont ISD as the district takes a big step toward securing future funding with the creation of a new education foundation. Over in Rotan, the city has officially cleared its first dilapidated structure—what does this mean for ongoing revitalization efforts? Plus, with a critical bond election deadline approaching, we’ll break down the latest discussions from Rotan ISD’s town hall and what’s next for the district. And in this week’s editorial, Editor Jeff Hurt takes a deep dive into Governor Abbott’s latest remarks and the impact of Texas’ economic policies on rural communities. Are we witnessing real prosperity, or just another game of political shell tricks? Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/DMCWeeklyEdition/support]