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Six concerned members of the Sylvester-McCaulley Water Supply Corporation gathered for the board’s annual financial meeting on Monday night. The meeting featured a lively exchange between attendees and leadership, which evolved into an extended question-and-answer session rather than a formal discussion. m Roenna Thomas

Six concerned members of the Sylvester-McCaulley Water Supply Corporation gathered for the board’s annual financial meeting on Monday night. The meeting featured a lively exchange between attendees and leadership, which evolved into an extended question-and-answer session rather than a formal discussion. m Roenna Thomas

Sylvester-McCaulley Water Board Reports S10.5K deficit

News Staff
Thursday, February 5, 2026
The Sylvester- McCaulley Water Supply Corporation (WSC) finished the 2025 fiscal year with a drop in total net position of approximately $10,500, according to the annual financial report presented Monday night.
The Kessinger kids took on the Powder Snowman Challenge that kicked off Saturday and proved one thing: when the snow won’t pack, you just get more creative. And they weren’t the only ones. Check out what other DMC followers dreamed up on our Facebook page. ALEX KESSINGER

The Kessinger kids took on the Powder Snowman Challenge that kicked off Saturday and proved one thing: when the snow won’t pack, you just get more creative. And they weren’t the only ones. Check out what other DMC followers dreamed up on our Facebook page. ALEX KESSINGER

West Texas Snow Storm Leaves Slick Roads, Outages, School Closures

News Staff
Thursday, January 29, 2026
A weekend winter storm and the hard freeze behind it left slick travel, scattered power outages and two days of class cancellations across the Concho Valley, Big Country and Double Mountains, as local agencies urged residents to take caution.
Kynadi Hjelmervik, 10, of McCaulley wears the crown she earned as Texas Polled Hereford Sweetheart in Belton. By Nicole Hjelmervik

Kynadi Hjelmervik, 10, of McCaulley wears the crown she earned as Texas Polled Hereford Sweetheart in Belton. By Nicole Hjelmervik

THE CROWN STAYS. THE SASH GOES BACK. THE BARN WORK NEVER STOPS.

Tricia Hurt |
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Kynadi Hjelmervik spent weeks cramming livestock history like it was the SATs.Flash cards. Study sessions with mom. The whole nine yards. When did Polled Herefords get discovered? She had it. Breed characteristics? Nailed it.
Family and friends remember 15-year-old Truett Mortensen, who died in an ATV accident near the Fisher–Kent County line on January 3. “He was so many things to so many people and will be missed beyond measure. What a blessing to have known him, what a blessing to have loved him. “ A verified Venmo account established through Spur Bank is helping raise funds to support the family. COURTESY PHOTO

Family and friends remember 15-year-old Truett Mortensen, who died in an ATV accident near the Fisher–Kent County line on January 3. “He was so many things to so many people and will be missed beyond measure. What a blessing to have known him, what a blessing to have loved him. “ A verified Venmo account established through Spur Bank is helping raise funds to support the family. COURTESY PHOTO

FATAL ATV CRASH IN RURAL FISHER COUNTY

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, January 8, 2026
FISHER COUNTY — Emergency personnel from Fisher County and the Texas Department of Public Safety responded to a fatal ATV crash shortly after noon on Saturday, January 3, that claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy.
Auditor Mike Edgin of Edgin, Parkman, Fleming & Fleming, PC, reviews Aspermont ISD’s 2024–25 financial report during the district’s November meeting, highlighting strong reserves and improved year-end performance. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

Auditor Mike Edgin of Edgin, Parkman, Fleming & Fleming, PC, reviews Aspermont ISD’s 2024–25 financial report during the district’s November meeting, highlighting strong reserves and improved year-end performance. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

AUDIT GIVES ASPERMONT ISD AN A

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, December 11, 2025
The Aspermont ISD Board of Trustees received a favorable audit report for fiscal year 2024–25, hearing from independent auditor Mike Edgin just before the Thanksgiving break that the district ended the year ahead of its final budget projections and continues to maintain a healthy financial position...
Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board President Ellen Abernathy listens as CFO Lew Robbins presents the district’s September financial report during the board’s regular November meeting. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board President Ellen Abernathy listens as CFO Lew Robbins presents the district’s September financial report during the board’s regular November meeting. PHOTO BY JEFF HURT

CASH UP, CREDIT DOWN

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, December 4, 2025
$1MThe Stonewall Memorial Hospital District board of directors reviewed the September financial report during its regular November meeting, noting that key indicators remain strong compared to the previous year.
IREN backs Fisher County nonprofits with $94.7K

IREN backs Fisher County nonprofits with $94.7K

IREN backs Fisher County nonprofits with $94.7K

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Community volunteers, school leaders, and nonprofit organizers filled Longworth Gin on Nov. 13 as IREN hosted its first Fisher County Community Grant Reception, awarding a combined total of $94,690 to support local programs.
Rebecca Gardner Hudnel addresses the Fisher County Commissioners Court during the Oct. 13 meeting, expressing frustration over law enforcement response times and investigative practices while Sheriff Dickson takes notes.

Rebecca Gardner Hudnel addresses the Fisher County Commissioners Court during the Oct. 13 meeting, expressing frustration over law enforcement response times and investigative practices while Sheriff Dickson takes notes.

RESIDENT CRITICIZES FISHER COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

Jeff Hurt, Editor Double Mountain Chronicle
Thursday, October 23, 2025
The Fisher County Commissioners Court heard pointed criticism of the Sheriff’s Department during its October 13 meeting, then approved new patrol vehicles using the state’s SB-22 law enforcement grant program. https://youtu.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
6 th• The Annual Newman Cemetery Association Work Day will be Saturday, June 6th. The Newman Cemetery is south of Sylvester off FM 1085. There will be a short annual business meeting with the board members prior to the pot luck lunch at noon.

CATTLE HERD AT 75-YEAR LOW DRIVES PRICES AND THEFT

News Staff
Thursday, June 4, 2026
The U.S. cattle inventory dropped to 86.2 million head as of January 1, 2026, the smallest national herd since 1951, according to USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service.Texas leads the country with 12.1 million head, unchanged from a year earlier.