Coffee and cigars in Hico

When you enter Roy Ward’s cigar store in Hico, the bell rings. “The name of the store is THE WOODEN INDIAN CIGAR SHOP,” says Roy. “We started out just selling premium hand made, hand rolled cigars from Central America. That was four years ago.

TxDOT announces $85 billion transportation plan

The Texas Department of Transportation has adopted a 10-year statewide roadway construction plan with a record $85 billion price tag, officials announced last week.

How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Your Drug Costs

Dear Savvy Senior, What kind of changes can Medicare beneficiaries expect to see in the Inflation Reduction Act that was recently signed into law? I’m enrolled in original Medicare and have a Part D prescription drug plan but spent more than $6,000 out-of-pocket last year on medications alone.

You’re Never Too Old to Make a Difference

We all hope to retire one day, enjoying a life of leisure and spending more time with family and friends. In their golden years, veterans of wars long past often reconnect with their combat pals to enjoy the forever bonds that come with military service and relax.

Accessing Food and Health

When my wife and I were in Walla Walla, Washington two Saturdays ago, we discovered there was a Saturday farmers market. Given my recent essays, there was no way we *weren’t* going to check it out.

2 Cents Worth

Wonderful rain, wonderful rain, and everything is greening up so, it's wonderful. Joe had to mow the lawn for the second time this year!!!!!!

Tripleheader

This past week I had three reminders about why school personnel should have pensions far greater than what they receive.

Steve never forgets the second grade

When Steve Dunbar of Dayton was in the second grade, the teacher had some unusual punishments. When he didn’t finish a math test in the allotted time, he got popped with a paddle. “I sat there in tears knowing I wouldn’t finish the test in time and would end up getting pops,” says Steve.

Faces & Places

BY MEG GRUBEN “There is within the human heart a tough fibrous root of fallen life whose nature is to possess, always to possess. It covets `things' with a deep and fierce passion. The pronouns `my' and `mine' look innocent enough in print, but their constant and universal use is significant.

Old Glory News

It sure was nice to get some rain, it is so amazing what a little rain will do. So much turned green so fast. The days are getting so much shorter and the mornings are very pleasant. Maybe we are through with the hot weather, but need more rain.