Old Glory News

Well, I must say that the cold front came and went and it did not help much. It was a little pleasant Sat. morning. You could set outside and drink your coffee, it was nice.School is going and football practice is in full swing. I hope it gets cooler soon for their sake.

Is God Dead?

William Paley was an 18th – century English clergyman, Christian apologist, and philosopher. He is best known for his design argument for the existence of God.

Letter to the Editor

My fellow citizens, Finally the truth comes out. Judge Holt and the commissioners are going to close the jail like they have always wanted.It has nothing to do with the county not having the money.There is money to pay off the debt owed on the jail.

A Houston Doctor is sprucing up Turkey, Texas

When Mike Goldsby was growing up in Houston, he danced to the music of Bob Wills and became a big fan of the famous fiddler’s music.He got on with life, got an education, earned a PHD in Psychology and is now Director of Clinical Research at Family Psychiatry Clinic in The Woodlands.

Paying for Nursing Home Care with Medicaid

Dear Savvy Senior, If my mother needs to move into a nursing home, what are the eligibility requirements to get Medicaid coverage?

Old Glory News

Sure wish we could get some cooling rain drops.At least it is partly cloudy, so the hot sun don't hit us head on. I really don't like winter, but I think I could stand a little cold air right now. So is life.This month is going to move fast with school starting and all the sports.

Pattern of abuse at Texas juvenile facilities

A federal investigation into five state facilities concluded children in custody face excessive force, sexual abuse and a lack of vital services, The Dallas Morning News reported.

Kitchen Ideas for Aging-in-Place

Dear Savvy Senior, My 77-year-old mother, who loves to cook has had several kitchen-related accidents over the past year. What tips can you recommend for making a kitchen safer and more practical for seniors, without doing a big expensive remodel.

Old Glory News

Wasn't the cool weather so very nice??? It felt so great, it just did not last long enough, but the nineties were good.Got a little shower of rain also and was so thankful for every drop. Need more rain......

How to Prevent and Treat Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Dear Savvy Senior, Is macular degeneration hereditary? My mother lost much of her vision from it before she died, and now at age 65, I’m concerned I may get it too. What can you tell me?