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TOOLS TO HELP YOU FIND THE PERFECT PLACE TO RETIRE

TOOLS TO HELP YOU FIND THE PERFECT PLACE TO RETIRE

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TOOLS TO HELP YOU FIND THE PERFECT PLACE TO RETIRE

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, What resources can you recommend for researching good places to retire in the U.S.? My husband and I are interested in relocating to a warmer climate when we retire next year.Looking to Relocate Dear Looking, It’s exciting to think about relocating in retirement!
GARY BORDERS, TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

GARY BORDERS, TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

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EARLY VOTING BEGINS FEB. 17

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Early voting in the March 3 primary begins Monday, Feb. 17 and concludes on Friday, Feb. 27. A full slate of contested races will be on the ballots in both Republican and Democratic primaries. The deadline to request a mail ballot is Feb. 20, according to votetexas.gov.
Masons donate funds for children’s advocacy

Masons donate funds for children’s advocacy

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Masons donate funds for children’s advocacy

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Masonic District #78 recently presented a $1,500 donation to West Texas Children’s Advocacy, an organization that provides services to children in Fisher, Nolan, Mitchell, Scurry and Borden counties.
SUE JANE SULLIVAN

SUE JANE SULLIVAN

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Love in the time of conflict

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
“For anything to be good, truly good, there must be love in it. I’m not even sure I know fully what that means, but the older I get, the more I believe it. There must be love for the gift itself, love for the subject being depicted or the story being told, and love for the audience.
Pictured Miss Rodeo Comanche Springs Sweetheart Sutton Rasberry, Miss Rodeo Fisher County Berklee Pippin and Francene McKinney were full of sweet smiles after the Rodeo Royalty Valentine Day Treat Deliveries. MARK MARTINEZ

Pictured Miss Rodeo Comanche Springs Sweetheart Sutton Rasberry, Miss Rodeo Fisher County Berklee Pippin and Francene McKinney were full of sweet smiles after the Rodeo Royalty Valentine Day Treat Deliveries. MARK MARTINEZ

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YEAR-ROUND ROYALTY

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
If you think rodeo queens only work coronation night, Fisher County rodeo royalty would politely disagree. Around here, the crown is not a moment. It is a year-round commitment that shows up in arenas, school hallways, community events, and sometimes with a plate of Valentine cookies in hand.
Rachel Ballard addresses the Aspermont City Council during its January meeting, raising concerns about water odor and discoloration and asking how the city will communicate ongoing testing results and overall quality. JEFF HURT

Rachel Ballard addresses the Aspermont City Council during its January meeting, raising concerns about water odor and discoloration and asking how the city will communicate ongoing testing results and overall quality. JEFF HURT

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WATER NOTICE SPARKS PUBLIC QUESTIONS FOR ASPERMONT CITY COUNCIL

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Aspermont City Council addressed resident concerns about water quality during its January meeting after a citizen cited a city notice showing elevated total trihalomethanes in late 2025 and reported odor and discoloration, prompting officials to outline testing steps and how results will be shared.

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Stonewall Court awards $17.5K to local organizations

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Thursday, February 12, 2026
Stonewall County Commissioners Court voted unanimously in late January to approve its annual distribution of $17,500 in charitable donations to Stonewall County nonprofit groups, keeping the same allocation structure the county has used in prior years.
DO I NEED TO FILE A TAX RETURN THIS YEAR?

DO I NEED TO FILE A TAX RETURN THIS YEAR?

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DO I NEED TO FILE A TAX RETURN THIS YEAR?

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Thursday, February 5, 2026
Dear Savvy Senior, What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t file a tax return last year because my income was below the filing threshold, but I got a part-time job in 2025, so I’m wondering if I need to file this year.