Letters to the Editor Policy

The Double Mountain Chronicle welcomes Letters to the Editor for possible publication in the newspaper. A Letter to the Editor must be original, signed by the writer, and include the address and phone number of the writer. Only the name of the writer and the city will be published with the letter.

THE UNDERRATED ROLE OF AUNTIE

On this Sunday afternoon I am at my sister Sara’s home, watching her nestle her youngest grandson as he sleeps soundly on her shoulder after his afternoon feeding. Fred is my newest great-nephew.

Major Hopewell’s interesting career

When Alan Hopewell was marching in a parade with the Aggie Band playing his baritone sax, a drunken man stepped in front of him and stumbled around, trying to get in step with the band. Alan considered the Aggie Band to be a secure unit.

Faces & Places

“It's fun telling you tall Texas tales. You always look like a little girl who's hearing Cinderella for the first time.

Old Glory News

I was sure wishing it would start raining while I was typing this article, that would be music to my ears. Guess we will just wait and pray that we will get rain soon. We may have to dig out our 'long handles'. Just want to remind all of you that our musical will be Saturday evening, Oct.

Reader's Recipes

MACARONI & CHEESE 8 ounces macaroni 2 1/4 ounces butter 1 onion, finely chopped 3 tsp plain flour 2 cups milk 2 tsp W.Grain Mustard 9 ounces or 2/1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese 7 ounces French bread crumbs (or whatever you like crumbs) • Cook pasta. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Old Glory News

ANITA DOZIER Oh my goodness, such a cool morning to enjoy. We did have a little shower and it was so nice. Sure hope we get a good rain before long, This is my kind of weather, cool (and rain). Our last musical of 2022 will be on Saturday, Oct. 22. Be sure and make note.

How Much Does an Average Funeral Cost?

Dear Savvy Senior, How much does a typical funeral and body burial cost today? My wife and I are interested in prearranging our funerals but would like to have a cost idea before going in so we can plan and budget appropriately.

Speaker opposes drive to end tenure

House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, said Friday he opposes a push by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick to end tenure for new professors at the state’s public universities and to revoke it for faculty who teach critical race theory, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Free Online Hearing Tests You Can Take at Home

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend any good online hearing tests? My husband has hearing loss, but I can’t get him to go in and get his hearing checked, so I thought a simple online test could help him recognize he has a problem. What can you tell me?