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Fertilizer prices have reached record highs and a new report by the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University indicates they may go much higher in 2022. (Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications photo by Blair Fannin)

Fertilizer prices have reached record highs and a new report by the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University indicates they may go much higher in 2022. (Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications photo by Blair Fannin)

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Report analyzes record-high fertilizer prices

Blair Fannin, B-fannin@tamu.edu - Agrilifetoday
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Farmers and economists are wringing their hands on how to get a handle on record-high fertilizer prices heading into the 2022 crop year, and a new report compiled by the Agricultural and Food Policy Center at Texas A&M University suggests prices may not be done going up due to several factors.
Emergency SNAP benefits again extended

Emergency SNAP benefits again extended

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Emergency SNAP benefits again extended

News Staff
Thursday, January 13, 2022
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is again extending emergency food benefits this month, with more than $307 million in emergency allocations expected to help more than 1.5 million Texas households.
Old Glory News

Old Glory News

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Old Glory News

Mittie Dunham
Thursday, January 13, 2022
I hope everyone had a good warm place this last weekend. It was COLD. It has been hard to tell if it was summer or winter. All at once it was cold! I think we are entering into the 2 coldest months. January and February. So get out those heavy coats and blankets if you haven’t already.

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SWEET POTATO CHOCOLATE MOLE SOUP

News Staff
Thursday, January 13, 2022
2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large sweet onion, finely chopped 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon dried tarragon 1 teaspoon ground cumin 3/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 tablespoons tequila, optional 1...
How to Get Your Affairs in Order

How to Get Your Affairs in Order

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How to Get Your Affairs in Order

News Staff
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to get my personal, legal and financial information organized so my kids will know what’s going on when I’m no longer around. Can you offer any tips on the best way to do this?
Courtesy Photo from Hamlin PD

Courtesy Photo from Hamlin PD

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Lost oilfield explosives found in Fisher County

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Several perforating guns were discovered along the highway in Fisher County last week, with several more recovered by police in Hamlin and the Jones County Sheriff’s Department. The ordinances were later turned over to the Abilene Bomb Squad for disposal. It was shortly after 3 a.m.
Fisher County Judge Ken Holt seeks re-election

Fisher County Judge Ken Holt seeks re-election

Fisher County Judge Ken Holt seeks re-election

Judge Ken Holt
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Fisher County Judge Ken Holt is formally announcing he is seeking reelection to a third term as the county’s judge.Holt has been a lifelong resident of Fisher County since 1966.
The Stonewall County Senior Citizen Board along with Stonewall County Attorney Riley Branch and Peregrin Petroleum representative, Reed Young

The Stonewall County Senior Citizen Board along with Stonewall County Attorney Riley Branch and Peregrin Petroleum representative, Reed Young

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Stonewall Senior Citizens receive donation from oil company

Jeff Hurt Double Mountain Chronicle Editor
Thursday, January 13, 2022
Shortly after concluding their monthly meeting, Stonewall Senior Citizens Center Board Members accepted a $5000 donation check from Peregrine Petroleum, a final dollar amount that blew the top off the organization's fundraising efforts.