Big on Sound Bites; Short on Substance

Governor Greg Abbott’s Sunday night announcement came not from the State Capitol or a Texas small town, but from a backdrop overlooking the Houston skyline. “Let’s Roll,” the campaign banner read — a slogan built for a national audience, not for the communities that make this state work.

Old Glory News

Praise the Lord, we got such a nice rain and it fell so wonderful it all went in the dry earth that needed it so badly. It is really hard to believe that it is the last week in October and still spring weather.

HOW TO STAVE OFF COGNITIVE DECLINE AS YOU AGE

Dear Savvy Senior, Are there any proven strategies to preventing cognitive decline? I have a family history of dementia and worry about my own memory and cognitive abilities as I grow older.

SHUTDOWN COULD HALT SNAP FOR 3.5 MILLION TEXANS

The continuing federal shutdown means food benefits provided to 3.5 million Texans could be cut off in November, The Texas Tribune reported. Of those affected, nearly half are children.

Letters to the editor

(October 17th Editorial Printing What They Don’t Approve) concerned current press restrictions, in reporting “truth” within the walls of the Pentagon. There were references to “uncomfortable truths”, “unwelcome truths”, the power of truth, and reporting “for the sake of truth”. I agree completely.

HOW TO USE MEDICARE’S STAR RATINGS SYSTEM DURING OPEN ENROLLMENT

Dear Savvy Senior, What does Medicare factor into their star rating system? I need to find a new Medicare plan during the open enrollment period and want to get it right this time.

Old Glory News

I love this kind of weather, so nice and cool in the mornings. It does get pretty warm in the late afternoon, but that’s alright, the days are getting so short it does not last long.We did get a very light shower on Monday and a little more on Saturday morning and it was so wonderful.

EARLY VOTING UNDERWAY FOR NOVEMBER ELECTION

Early voting began Monday across Texas with voters deciding the fate of 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, as well as local races for city and school board, bond measures, and tax proposals.

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor How about some commentary from someone who has been in the trenches…in the real world.I read a recent piece by the rural reporter, expressing displeasure with some members of the Texas National Guard being sent to Illinois.

Can it just stay October?

Temperatures are dropping, albeit slower than I would like. My favorite colors are on full display in store fronts, on clothes, as well as on food, leaves, and eye shadow.And then there’s baseball.