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July 31st Members of the First Baptist Church of Aspermont woudl liek to invite you to the first service in the new church building! 10:00am Building open for visiting and viewing - 11:00am Morning Service - “Celebration and Dedication” - NOON There will be a Celebration Meal following the service.

BIG TECH IS STEAMROLLING AMERICA’S NEWSPAPERS

Google and Facebook have enormous economic and political power in society – especially over the news industry. Many ask if they have played a role in the misinformation that erodes our free press and plagues our democracy.

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!