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WHERE TO FIND SENIOR DISCOUNTS IN 2025

WHERE TO FIND SENIOR DISCOUNTS IN 2025

WHERE TO FIND SENIOR DISCOUNTS IN 2025

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
Dear Senior, My husband and I are in our 50’s and would like to know what resources you recommend for locating senior discounts, and what age do they kick in?Frugal FayDear Fay, One of the great perks of growing older in America is the many discounts that are available.
GARY BORDERS, TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

GARY BORDERS, TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

GOP LEGISLATORS UNVEIL REDISTRICTING MAP AS DEMS FLEE

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Texas Democrats left the state Sunday in hopes of derailing a mid-decade redistricting plan, The Dallas Morning News reported. State Rep. Gene Wu, D-Houston, announced the Democrats had left the state to break the quorum and stymie a vote in that chamber.
According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts, cow/calf producers are realizing strong calf sale prices as a result of strong consumer demand for beef and low cattle supplies.

According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts, cow/calf producers are realizing strong calf sale prices as a result of strong consumer demand for beef and low cattle supplies.

Low herd inventory ripples through U.S. beef market

Adam Russell - Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Constrained cattle supplies and strong beef demand continue to fuel record prices at all levels of the U.S. beef market – from sale barns to grocery aisles, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.Jason Cleere, Ph.D.
SUE JANE SULLIVAN

SUE JANE SULLIVAN

Knee-jerk reactions

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
My right knee has been very knee-dy the past few years.So, under the knife I went, emerging bionic and a bit broken.I was naïve when it came to the recovery process. Most former athletes carry a hubris that is counterproductive to reality of major trauma to a major joint.

THE LAW, THE LEGEND, & THE LEGISLATURE

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
Wild quotes, weird laws, and real Texas political historyWho were the 'Immortal 40,' and why did they secretly flee Texas in 1918, hiding out in a Tennessee saloon to block a law they called 'a monstrous tyranny'?ANSWER IN NEXT WEEK’S AUGUST 13TH EDITION!

2025 HOMECOMING DATES!

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
th Aspermont ISD - 'Peace, Love, & Hornets' • Sept 4th - Bonfire• Sept 5th - Pep rally at the Square & Football game• Sept 6th - Parade & Alumni Meal• *Hickmans will be hosting their annual Parking Lot Party on Saturday, September 6 where all friends can gather and celebrate!
COUNTY SEAT SHAKE-UP

COUNTY SEAT SHAKE-UP

COUNTY SEAT SHAKE-UP

News Staff
Thursday, August 7, 2025
QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What would it take to change the location of the county seat in Texas?Publisher's Note: A sincere thank you to 'Anonymous' for this fantastic question! Researching it prompted a lively debate in the newsroom, and we had a lot of fun with it.

THE POWER OF A PENNY

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
Stonewall County Budget Workshop Includes Road and Bridge Transfers, Cemetery Staffing Plans Ahead of This Month’s Public Hearing The Stonewall County Commissioners Court reviewed proposed changes to its proposed budget during a recent workshop, approving internal tax rate adjustments, transfer...
FCHD Board of Directors Vice president, Sarah McLen reviews the proposed tax abatement agreement with IREN Energy ahead of its approval on July 31.

FCHD Board of Directors Vice president, Sarah McLen reviews the proposed tax abatement agreement with IREN Energy ahead of its approval on July 31.

IREN-CLAD DEAL

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
Fisher County Board Tax Abatement Scrutiny Nets $900K Yearly for HospitalThe Fisher County Hospital District Board of Directors voted unanimously on July 31 to approve a 10-year tax abatement agreement with IREN Energy, clearing the way for continued development of a multi-phase data center project...