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How to Find a Good Doctor

How to Find a Good Doctor

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How to Find a Good Doctor

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good resources to help me locate some quality doctors in my area? I’m looking for an orthopedic doctor for my 77-year-old mother and a new internist for me, since my doctor retired last year.
Spate of tornadoes far outpaces the average

Spate of tornadoes far outpaces the average

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Spate of tornadoes far outpaces the average

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
April was a busy month for tornadoes across the United States with 373 recorded, bringing the total for the year to 549, the Austin American-Statesman reported. That is nearly double the average at this point in the year, the National Weather Service says.

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Rainfall setting up favorable Texas hay

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
Despite record low hay inventories in Texas in 2023, prospects for higher yields this hay season are being fueled by heavy rainfall across major production regions of Texas, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.

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Protect Yourself from “Storm Chasers” after a Natural Disaster

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
Natural disasters like wildfires, storms, hail, tornadoes often bring out the best in people, as strangers reach out to help others in need. Unfortunately, the aftermath of a crisis also brings out contractors taking advantage of those who have already been victimized.
Members take a trip to Cary's Military Museum

Members take a trip to Cary's Military Museum

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Members take a trip to Cary's Military Museum

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
Members of the Fisher County Historical Commission enjoyed a field trip to Britt Cary's little museum at Sylvester. Cary's collection of military memorabilia was fascinating.
Lady Lions proudly hold their 2nd State Title in Track & Field - Back Row: Coach Kim WIlliams, Saylor Smith, Callie Hernandez, Taylor Jeffrey, Hailee Garmer, Lilly Benson, Brylie Duniven, Coach Jolana Calhoun, Coach Rob Londerholm. Sitting Emma Carreon and Chasity Benson, ( PHOTO BY JIM PARKER WWW.JIMPARKERPHOTOS.COM)

Lady Lions proudly hold their 2nd State Title in Track & Field - Back Row: Coach Kim WIlliams, Saylor Smith, Callie Hernandez, Taylor Jeffrey, Hailee Garmer, Lilly Benson, Brylie Duniven, Coach Jolana Calhoun, Coach Rob Londerholm. Sitting Emma Carreon and Chasity Benson, ( PHOTO BY JIM PARKER WWW.JIMPARKERPHOTOS.COM)

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ROBY'S RECORD BREAKERS

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Thursday, May 9, 2024
For the second year in a row, the Lady Lions returned from Austin with the state championship, with the only competitor on the boys' side also earning a silver medal. Each of the four seniors set new school records in track and field this year.
Old Glory News

Old Glory News

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Old Glory News

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Thursday, May 2, 2024
What a terrible storm we had last night, should say all night. The first cloud came from the South East with high wind and lot of hail. Then a little later we had another from the North East and it had a lot of hail and hard wind, plus a hard rain. Water was running through my yard like a river.