2 CENTS WORTH

I thought sure we would have some rain by now, but seems like it has forgotten all about us, even the old mesquite trees are suffering, so folks we need rain!!!! Joe and I rode out to the farm, when we started out I grabbed 2 bottles of water, he said, "Carol we're just going to the farm!

Instructive Nostalgia

Why does nostalgia stir our hearts and minds? It is a fascinating thing. Our brains tend to remember the past as we choose to remember it. Good memories stand out, while bad memories are often glossed over. Sometimes, bad memories are repurposed towards the good (“it made me tougher!”).

USDA Accepts More than 3.1 Million Acres in Grassland CRP Signup

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 12, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is accepting offers for more than 3.1 million acres from agricultural producers and private landowners through this year’s Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grassland Signup, the highest in history.

The Time is Now for Cannabis Reform

Austin, Texas, July 20 — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for the state of Texas to fully legalize compassionate use for all Texans who would benefit from this medicine.

Wildfire danger continues to rise

As we cross the halfway point of July, wildfire danger continues to increase across the state. On Friday, Texas A&M Forest Service firefighters responded to 15 new wildfires that burned 651 acres.

Old Glory News

First I want to Thank all the great folks that sent me a beautiful birthday card. There are all so neat and I love them and appreciate each one. Birthdays are such fun no matter how old you are.Thank you. Everyone needs to Pray For Rain.

Should You Take Daily Aspirin for Your Heart?

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve been taking daily aspirin for almost 20 years now because I have a family history of heart disease. But I recently read that using aspirin is not recommended anymore. What can you tell me about this change in philosophy?

Happy Birthday!

July 20 th • Daniel Perales turns 15 (Roby) July 22 nd • Kolbi Jay Helm (Roby) July 23 rd • Happy Birthday Bryan Harris! • Happy Birthday to one of the COOLEST guys I have ever met! Bruce Rivers!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Never cut a tree down in the wintertime. Never make a negative decision in the low time. Never make your most important decisions when you are in your worst moods. Wait. Be patient. The storm will pass. The spring will come." ~ President Harry S. Truman

Stonewall Court lowers speed limit on county road

The Stonewall County Commissioners court held a public hearing last week, sharing information with those present and welcoming input before officially reducing the speed limit on County Rd. 410 to 35 MPH. The commissioners opened the floor for public comment at 9:30 a.m.