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Old Glory News

News Staff

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Gosh, the first month of 2023 is almost gone already, and I did not get anything done that I needed to do, but that's alright tomorrow is another day. (I hope) Don't forget Saturday is our first musical of the year and we are looking forward to a big night.

What Happens if You Work While Receiving Social Security?

News Staff

Thursday, January 26, 2023

Dear Savvy Senior, I started drawing my Social Security retirement benefits back in 2021 when I was forced to retire early, but I’m now interested going back to work part-time. Will this affect my benefits, and if so, how much?

Speaker open to resort-style casinos in state

News Staff

Thursday, January 19, 2023

House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, told The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets that he is open to bringing resort-style casinos to Texas. But don’t expect to find slot machines in 7-Eleven stores if casino gambling is legalized.

The Best Reacher Grabber Tools of 2023

News Staff

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good reacher-grabber tools for seniors with back or hip problems who need help picking things up off the ground? I bought a cheap one a few months ago that doesn’t work very well but would like to find one that does.

Old Glory News

News Staff

Thursday, January 19, 2023

Wind, Wind, go away, but don't come back another day!!!! We are tired of you. It sure seems like spring. Boy this month is already half gone, guess it will be Christmas before you know it. Old Glory had a lot of people around here this week-end.

What to expect in legislative session

News Staff

Thursday, January 12, 2023

The 2023 Texas legislative session opened Jan. 10, with property taxes, gun control and the power grid expected to be among the top issues on the agenda.

A Checklist of What to Do When a Loved One Dies

News Staff

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Dear Savvy Senior, What steps need to be taken after a loved one dies? My 71-year-old uncle, who’s divorced with no children, has terminal cancer. He’s asked me to take care of his affairs so I would like to find out what I need to do after he passes away.

Old Glory News

News Staff

Thursday, January 12, 2023

Oh what a beautiful day we have, it does not feel or seem like January, more like fall of the year. A lovely day to be outdoors, but it did get pretty cold last night and this morning.

Holiday dinners cost more

News Staff

Thursday, January 12, 2023

A generous business in Big Spring, Crossroads Housing Development, supplies a free meal every Thanksgiving. Cars drive by and occupants get a turkey, a bag of potatoes, a pie and all the other things that go into a Thanksgiving meal.

Communication 101

News Staff

Thursday, January 12, 2023

After a few days of watching students compete in a speaking contest, it would be an easy assumption that ideas are best spread through what comes out of our mouths. Not so.