The ShortCut
The ShortCut is the weekly news podcast from the Double Mountain Chronicle that gets straight to the point. We pack the biggest stories and need-to-know updates into a quick listen, no long-winded reports, no detours, just the news that matters, FAST. Take The ShortCut and stay in the loop without missing a beat.
The ShortCut
High Stakes and Hard Choices: Local Politics, Industrial Proposals, and Legal Dramas
In this edition of the shortcut, we cover the Aspermont City Council's decision to revisit its interlocal agreement with Stonewall County regarding the allocation of $30,000 for deputy salaries amid concerns about state funding and budget deficits. We’ll delve into Fisher County's recent discussions on industrial developments, including a potential data center by iren and a renewable energy project by GGS Energy, highlighting the county's evolving stance on tax abatements. Finally, we report on a serious incident involving a Fisher County man indicted for attempted capital murder following a violent confrontation, shedding light on the ongoing legal proceedings and community impact. We’ll also cover sports scores from the first week of football season and upcoming games. And our editorial is back and dives into local government gambles, from funding private daycare to playing checkers with battleship rules — will our leaders sink or swim?