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Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps

Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps

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Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Texas’ power grid reported record electricity use early last week. Both the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce electricity use as temperatures soar above100 degrees over much of the state.

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Be mindful of firework safety this

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Every year, Americans gather with friends and family to celebrate Independence Day. As the holiday approaches, experts with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Disaster Assessment and Recovery, DAR, Unit are encouraging Texans to take precautions with firework safety.

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USDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
(Aspermont, TX), June 23, 2023 – Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting should make an appointment with the Stonewall County Farm Service Agency (FSA) before the applicable deadline.
Chaos after the Calm: The destructive supercell rolls into Rotan as residents are being warned to seek shelter on June 21, 2023. (PHOTOW BY MARK MARTINEZ)

Chaos after the Calm: The destructive supercell rolls into Rotan as residents are being warned to seek shelter on June 21, 2023. (PHOTOW BY MARK MARTINEZ)

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TEXAS HEAT FUELS SUPERCELL

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Apowerful supercell thunderstorm developed in the far southern Texas Panhandle on the evening on June 21, causing widespread destruction as it moved through the state, leaving behind a trail of devastation and claiming multiple lives before passing across the Double Mountains and into Nolan and...
An aerial view shows the wide spread destruction to numerous downtown Rotan businesses, with significant roof damage visible to Rotan First National Bank, White's Hardware, Family Dollar and Rotan Motor. Not pictured is Angel Care which also suffered significant roof damage. (PHOTO BY DILLAN CULLIFER OF LUMINANCE STUDIOS)

An aerial view shows the wide spread destruction to numerous downtown Rotan businesses, with significant roof damage visible to Rotan First National Bank, White's Hardware, Family Dollar and Rotan Motor. Not pictured is Angel Care which also suffered significant roof damage. (PHOTO BY DILLAN CULLIFER OF LUMINANCE STUDIOS)

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Reporting damage is critical for reimbursements

News Staff
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) officials were on site within 24 hours, establishing a communication staging area in the Fisher County Courthouse to operate from on Thursday following the storm.
Old Glory News

Old Glory News

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Old Glory News

News Staff
Thursday, June 22, 2023
So it is beginning to get really hot, but it was good to get a little wind out of the north: (make you think it is winter) We did get a cloud last evening and the weather man had eveyone in this area looking out for tornados. They did show a picture of one on fb and it was close to Hamlin.
How to Locate Interesting Volunteer Opportunities in Your Area

How to Locate Interesting Volunteer Opportunities in Your Area

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How to Locate Interesting Volunteer Opportunities in Your Area

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Thursday, June 22, 2023
Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good organizations or websites for locating interesting volunteer opportunities? I’ve been doing some volunteer work since I retired last year, but most of the jobs I’ve tried haven’t been very fun or satisfying.