Faces & Places

“You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4th, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with the family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from...

Farm Service Agency Now Accepting Nominations for County Committee Members

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) began accepting nominations for county committee members on June 15.

USDA Reminds Producers to File Crop Acreage Reports

(Aspermont, TX), June 25, 2021 – 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.

Democrats sue over defunding of legislative branch

House Democrats filed a petition with the Texas Supreme Court on Friday, seeking to overturn Gov. Greg Abbott’s veto of funding for the legislative branch.

Old Glory News

How wonderful the weather has been the last two days. Cloudy and cooler. Wish it would stay that way all summer. Did get a little shower of rain and was so happy to have that. I understand some around Stamford got over two inches. Lucky folks. Always thankful for a sprinkle.

How to Pick the Best Place to Retire

Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I will both be retiring in a few years and are interested in relocating to a warmer climate but could use some help. What resources can you recommend for locating and researching good places to retire in the U.S.?

APPLE CRUMB SHEET CAKE

Cake Ingredients 200 grams soft butter 120 grams sugar pinch of salt Grated lemon peel 2 eggs 400 grams flout 1 tsp baking powder 3 lbs apples 80 grams cinnamonsugar 60 grams raisins 2 cups sour cream Crumb Topping Ingredients 80 grams sugar 80 grams butter 100 grams flour 60 grams...

Happy Birthday!

June 30 th • Mark Martinez (Rotan) • Keira MacMillian (Milwaukie, Oregon) July 1 st • Zoe Flores (Rotan) • Leslie Stephens (Roby) July 2 nd • Vick Burk (Rotan) July 4 th • Raford Hargrove (Rotan) July 6 th • Iram Carreon (Rotan) July 8 th • Debbie Hull (Rotan) July 9 th • Penny Kiser...

Schools plan for major funding relief

With Texas receiving near $20 billion through various federal funding programs, school administrators are working with staff, school trustees, and members of the public to formulate strategic plans on how to best spend the funds to benefit student educational needs.