Do I Have to File Income Tax Returns This Year?

Dear Savvy Senior, What is the IRS standard tax deduction for 2021? I didn’t file a tax return last tax year (2020) because I lost my job and my income in March due to COVID. But I got a part-time job in 2021 and am wondering if I made enough money that requires me to file this year.

BEST CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS

3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 1 broiler/fryer chicken (about 3 pounds), cut up 2 tablespoons canola oil 1 large onion, chopped 2 medium carrots, chopped 2 celery ribs, chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 6 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup...

WTC Launches New Farm and Ranch Management Program with Expo, Dinner Event

SNYDER—Western Texas College will host a Farm and Ranch Expo at the WTC Coliseum Annex on Thursday, March 24, 2022.

Local Students Win Trip to DC in Annual Big Country Electric Cooperative Youth Tour Contest

Three local students are DC bound this June after winning Big Country Electric Cooperative’s annual Youth Tour video contest! The winners are Tylee Jo Bevel of Stamford, Taylor Moore of Roby, and Anzlee Hale of Ira. Their prizewinning videos can be viewed at bigcountry.

DPS assists in the arrest of two

The Fisher County Sheriff’s Department engaged the services of the DPS Troopers last week, resulting in the arrest of two individuals. It is anticipated that joint operations will continue for the next several months.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

February 21 st Fisher County Meet and Greet Local Candidates at the Fisher County Courthouse Coffee room. 5:30 - 7pm. Stop by for an informal visit with the canidates.

Rotan sells properties in cleanup project

The Rotan City Council approved the sale of several properties last week in a split vote. The sale was part of a citywide cleanup effort the council began two years ago, and while the council majority carried the vote, there was hesitancy with other council members about the purchasers’ motivations.

Winter vegetable crops performing well amid high demand

Winter vegetable crops were performing well in the Rio Grande Valley, and high demand and decent prices are making for a good start to 2022, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Juan Anciso, Ph.D.