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Rhetoric, filibusters, grandstanding, and me... eating crow

Jeff Hurt, Editor Double Mountain Chronicle

Thursday, September 16, 2021

I have written numerous editorials over the years since being editor of this publication, typically only when a situation occurs that compels me to no longer contain my opinion, but what I witnessed within the Aspermont City Government this week was the result of a monumental failure of your local...

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Mittie Dunham

Thursday, September 16, 2021

I’m doing the news again this week. Hope everyone is not annoyed with me yet. Anita did this for around 40 something years and was good at it. Maybe one day soon she will be able to do it again. I was surprised to see Double Mountain Chronicle paper put my picture on last weeks news.

Could I Have COPD and Not Know It?

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Could I Have COPD and Not Know It?

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

Dear Savvy Senior, I have struggled with shortness of breath for several years now. I just thought I was getting old and fat, but a friend recently told me about COPD. So, my question is could I have COPD and not know it? Huffing and Puffing Dear Huffing, Yes.

Abbott tests negative four days after testing positive

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Abbott tests negative four days after testing positive

News Staff

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Gov. Greg Abbott announced via Twitter Saturday that he is now testing negative for COVID-19, four days after testing positive though asymptomatic. “I am told that my infection was brief and mild because of the vaccination I received.

Eight proposed amendments on November ballot

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Eight proposed amendments on November ballot

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

The order has been drawn for eight proposed amendments to the much-amended Texas Constitution that will appear on the Nov. 2 ballot. The proposed amendments were approved by at least two thirds of both houses of the state Legislature.

Workforce commission announces job surge

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Workforce commission announces job surge

Gary Borders, Texas Press Association

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

The Texas Workforce Commission released June employment figures that showed Texas employers added nearly 56,000 jobs in June, while the unemployment rate dropped to 6.5%. “The Texas economy is booming,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.

Absent lawmakers stymie special session

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Absent lawmakers stymie special session

News Staff

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Nearly 60 Texas House Democrats left the state last Monday for Washington, D.C. in an effort to stop passage of a Republican-led elections bill. This in effect blocks all legislation since the House doesn’t have a quorum present.

Legislature returns for special session

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Legislature returns for special session

News Staff

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

The Texas Legislature convened in special session last Thursday and GOP legislators introduced a fresh set of voting bills after Democrats blocked an earlier attempt during the regular session by walking out in May, preventing a quorum.

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021

Got some more showers around this past week and the temp is better than usual. Sure like this kind of weather in July. I understand that the rodeo had a good turn out every evening and that is good. I am glad it is doing so well. I always like to attend a lot of the Old Timers Association events.

Gas prices at highest level since 2014

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Gas prices at highest level since 2014

News Staff

Wednesday, July 7, 2021

As Texans hit the roads this summer with pandemic restrictions eased and vaccinations widespread, the national average price of gas is expected to top $3 per gallon, though the average in Texas for regular is $2.799, according to AAA.