‘Constitutional carry’ bill close to becoming law

It is a near certainty that Texans will be allowed to carry handguns without a license in the near future as House Bill 1927 passed both chambers and heads to a conference committee to hash out amendments added in the Senate version.

Old Glory News

I do hope all the Mothers had a wonderful day. It turned out to be a lovely day, and the wind is out of the north again. We have had a few days of good windy days. It has taken all the moisture away so now its getting dry again.

CHICKEN & SPAGHETTI BY BETTIE (ACKER) HARGROVE CLASS OF '45

1 chicken, cooked and chopped 1 package spaghetti, cooked and drained 1 can cheese soup 1 can cream of chicken soup 1 tsp onion powder 1 large jar pimentos Watar Chestnuts Green Chiles Combine all ingredients in large dish. Bake until hot and bubbly!

State shows largest numerical population gain

Texas stands to gain two seats in the U.S. House of Representatives after results of the 2020 census released last week show the state had the largest numerical gain of any state since the 2010 census The population increased by nearly 4 million in the past decade, to 29.14 million.

Health-care expansion defeated in House

A bid to expand health coverage for low-income Texans failed in the Texas House last week, 80-68. State leaders have long opposed expanding the Medicaid program, which is largely funded by the federal government.

Capitol Update From Rep. David Spiller

On Thursday, the Texas House passed a conservative budget after nearly 10 hours of floor debate. I am proud to have passed a balanced budget that met all four constitutional spending limits.

Old Glory News

Everyone here at the Double Mountain Chronicle is wishing a speedy recovery to our favorite Old Glory News Reporter, Anita Dozier. She had to spend a little time in the hospital due to not feeling well. But she is back home and recovering and hopes to have her article next week.

Santa Fe Soup

1 1/2 - 2 lbs lean ground beef 1 large onion (chopped) 2 envelopes ranch-style dressing mix 1 envelope taco seasoning mix 2 cans corn (drained) 1 can pinto beans (undrained) 1 can tomatoes (undrained) 1 can tomatoes with green chiles OR 1 can Rotal (undrained) Brown meat and onion - drain.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor I would like to thank you and the publisher for publishing my poems. It's amazing to see what God lays on my heart to write. I also enjoy hearing people telling me they enjoy the poems that God blesses me to write. All the praise and glory goes to God.

Good for you Mr. Hurt

Good for you Mr. Hurt. I’ve been saying it since we moved home awhile back. Fisher County’s life depends on diversity. As many cottage industries as can be dreamed up. I never would have realized the potential, for , not only a dramatic reality series fit for NETFLIX , but print as well.