How to Find a Cheaper Medicare Prescription Drug Plan

Dear Savvy Senior, What’s the easiest way to compare Medicare Part D prescription drug plans? My Part D premium is increasing again in 2025, so I would like to use the fall open enrollment to find and sign up for a cheaper plan.

Early voting begins next week

Early voting for the Nov. 5 general election begins Monday, Oct.21 and ends on Nov. 1.Texas voters will be choosing from a full slate of candidates, from president to U.S. senator to various county positions.The deadline to register to vote was Oct. 7.

Trying to Right a Wrong

John Ballew of Saginaw grew up in the Panhandle town of Memphis where his grandfather was a bootlegger. John wrote a book about his colorful grandfather titled THE HALL COUNTY GANGSTER, RAYMOND BALLEW. Since there is no newspaper in Memphis anymore, John puts stories about his hometown on Facebook.

2 Cents Worth

Things have been quiet around our house this past week, we have both did a little bit of everything, where doe the time go,. I have painted and got ready to paint a beautiful dancing Indian, cleaned house, and did the usual things all of us women do to keep the home going.

Public service and the small-town school board

There's no greater challenge and there is no greater honor than to be in public service. – Condoleeza Rice, former Secretary of State and National Security Advisor during the George H. W.

How SSI Benefits Can Help Struggling Seniors and the Disabled

Dear Savvy Senior, What can you tell me about the SSI program and what are the eligibility requirements for seniors?I’m trying to help my elderly aunt who is very lowincome.

Old Glory News

Today is a very beautiful day. Getting a little dry, need some more nice rain showers. Lot of activities during the weekend.Approximately four hundcred plus came out to the big Sausage Supper at the Old Glory Lodge last night.Good food, great music and wonderful fellowship.

Lawmakers to tackle soaring home insurance rates

Top state lawmakers plan to address soaring homeowners insurance premiums when they return to Austin in January for the next legislative session, according to the Houston Chronicle.

Molly’s Art In Silhouette

Molly Dumas had a dose of wanderlust after her children went away to college. So, she hit the road in search of adventure. “I got rid of everything, got in my van and then I started traveling,” says Molly. I went to the Pacific Northwest and Canada and then back down into Utah. I needed a job.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor: Why has the county judge wanted to cut the hours of dispatchers? It could be a good reason like the county is still having budget shortfalls. According to the recently passed budget, the county has 8.2237 million in surplus funds.