Old Glory News

OMG it got pretty cold last night and itwas quite a change from the ninety we had during the week. I really was hoping that we would get a little rain, maybe tomorrow. Oh dear we need it so badly. I do like the cold cloudy day and hope it will last for a while. Please pray for rain.

How to Choose and Use a Walking Cane

Dear Savvy Senior, I have some hip and back problems and could use a walking cane to help me get around. Is there anything I should know about canes before I buy one? Limping Linda Dear Linda, When it comes to choosing a cane, most people don’t give it much thought, but they should.

Senate, House begin budget reconciliation process

The Texas Senate unanimously approved a $308 billion two-year budget last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The next step is to reconcile that budget with one passed earlier by the Texas House.

Slow for a reason

With limited space this week for editorializing much of anything, I wanted to weigh in on the Rotan City Council’s progression toward improved animal control policies, and given last week’s unexpected turnout of concerned citizens, I am not the only one who has an opinion on the matter.

Who’s thirsty

After a shortened news cycle two weeks ago for a visual statement about the deterioration of the state’s news landscape, followed by last week’s dedication of all available space to sharing the story of an honored WWII Veteran, I came into this week almost feeling like I took a vacation.

House OKs $302 billion budget

The Texas House approved a $302 billion budget last week that included an amendment prohibiting the use of state money on private school tuition — a major setback to Gov. Greg Abbott’s plan to establish a school voucher system.

Without regret

In most weeks, a typical news cycle is by definition: Typical. Therefore, when the controversy sliding up and down the degree scale of nefarious government deeds becomes “typical,” then it is all the more important to celebrate stories like those connected to Tech Sgt. Ferrel’s funeral.

2 Cents Worth

Beautiful morning in Aspermont, Texas, this morning we got a shower last night, that always helps our feelings, but my son, Jay called, 'And said, 'Mom just had to rub it in we got and inch and some more later.' Course him being a farmer any little bit helps him start the day!!!!!!

American Idol Finale

The myth of the cowboy grew purer every year because there were so few actual cowboys left to contradict it. Larry McMurtry, 1989 (Preface to “In a Narrow Grave: Essays on Texas” Why did I spend the last month winding my way through the story of the cowboy in film and literature?

Showers for the homeless

Homeless people in Houston can take hot 20-minute showers in mobile shower stalls provided by a group called Moving Waters. “We’re providing 150 showers a week,” says Dr. Jennifer Park, who started the non-profit group two years ago. “In 2021 we provided 400 showers.