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U.S. Navy Veteran and WTVAHCS Veteran Transportation System driver John Kowatch prepares to head out to pick up Veterans and transport them to their appointment.

U.S. Navy Veteran and WTVAHCS Veteran Transportation System driver John Kowatch prepares to head out to pick up Veterans and transport them to their appointment.

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West Texas VA Health Care System Seeks Volunteer Drivers to Support Local Veterans

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Thursday, August 14, 2025
Big Spring, Texas – The West Texas VA Health Care System (WTVAHCS) is calling on community members to serve those who served our country by becoming volunteer drivers for the VA’s transportation program.
Fisher County Commissioner Micah Evans defends his position for a 5% salary increase in line with the proposed budget.

Fisher County Commissioner Micah Evans defends his position for a 5% salary increase in line with the proposed budget.

Fisher County Commissioners Approve Budget with 5% Raise for Employees and Elected Officials

Jeff Hurt |
Thursday, August 14, 2025
editor@dmchronicle.comFisher County commissioners approved a $6.5 million budget Monday, setting the annual tax rate and agreeing to a 5% cost-of-living raise for employees and elected officials after a debate over whether salaries should be boosted further.The spending plan, proposed by County...
ANITA DOZIER

ANITA DOZIER

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Old Glory News

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
Oh my goodness, this is so much better than we had on Thursday. Boy, it was a hot one on Thursday, but then we got a norther and the wind has been coming from the north and east and it is so much better.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
7 th• Rotan Meet the Teachers! 5pm-6pm• Rotan Meet the Yellowhammers 6:30pm• Roby Meet the Teachers 4:30pm-6pm• Roby Meet the Lions! 6pmAugust9 th• Free Clothes Giveaway Saturday, August9th @ 8am till out - Hamlin Church of the Nazarene 113 SW Ave. C Hamlin, TX 79520August 11th• Fisher County...
WHERE TO FIND SENIOR DISCOUNTS IN 2025

WHERE TO FIND SENIOR DISCOUNTS IN 2025

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WHERE TO FIND SENIOR DISCOUNTS IN 2025

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
Dear Senior, My husband and I are in our 50’s and would like to know what resources you recommend for locating senior discounts, and what age do they kick in?Frugal FayDear Fay, One of the great perks of growing older in America is the many discounts that are available.
According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts, cow/calf producers are realizing strong calf sale prices as a result of strong consumer demand for beef and low cattle supplies.

According to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts, cow/calf producers are realizing strong calf sale prices as a result of strong consumer demand for beef and low cattle supplies.

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Low herd inventory ripples through U.S. beef market

Adam Russell - Agrilifetoday.tamu.edu
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Constrained cattle supplies and strong beef demand continue to fuel record prices at all levels of the U.S. beef market – from sale barns to grocery aisles, said Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.Jason Cleere, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension statewide beef cattle specialist in the Texas A&M...
SUE JANE SULLIVAN

SUE JANE SULLIVAN

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Knee-jerk reactions

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
My right knee has been very knee-dy the past few years.So, under the knife I went, emerging bionic and a bit broken.I was naïve when it came to the recovery process. Most former athletes carry a hubris that is counterproductive to reality of major trauma to a major joint.

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THE LAW, THE LEGEND, & THE LEGISLATURE

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
Wild quotes, weird laws, and real Texas political historyWho were the 'Immortal 40,' and why did they secretly flee Texas in 1918, hiding out in a Tennessee saloon to block a law they called 'a monstrous tyranny'?ANSWER IN NEXT WEEK’S AUGUST 13TH EDITION!LAST WEEK'S ANSWER TO:Which Texas naval hero...