How did you celebrate the 4th of July this year?

When we asked for our Followers on Facebook and Instagram to send us photos of how they spent their holiday we had a few send us photos to share with our subscribers and to document their memories in print for future readers. Thank you! Our next photo assignment is: Summer Time Fun!

Texas cotton crop outlook uncertain

Texas cotton growers whose crops held on through recent weather could find strong prices during a summer of uncertainty, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!

Along the Double Mountains, folks from all over gathered for annual Fourth of July celebrations. The air was filled with the aroma of whatever mouth-watering delights that sizzled on countless grills.

Nomadic Newspaper takes a trip to Pike's Peak

The Double Mountain Chronicle went to the top of Pikes Peak in Colorado Springs, CO last week. Dee Ann & Donny Mullins took eight of our ten grandchildren to Colorado Springs for Camp DeeDee.

Best Meal Delivery Services for Seniors Who Don’t Cook

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good healthy meal delivery options for seniors who don’t cook or get out much? My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has a terrible diet and I worry about his health.

Old Glory News

Can you believe this is the last week in June already???? This year will be gone before we can turn around. I am so afraid that the next two months will be miserable with the heat. I do hope we get a little rain along the way. Wednesday is the TCR parade, and it sure is going to be a warm one.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

1 st - Saturday • BENHAM TORNADO CLEAN UP DAY - We have had a huge outpouring of support and people asking to help. We have 100+ acres of land to clear and we need all hands on deck. Clean up will start at sunrise. Come early, or late, stay as little or as long as you can! Lunch will be provided.

Conservation urged as searing heat wave sweeps

Texas’ power grid reported record electricity use early last week. Both the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas are urging residents and businesses to voluntarily reduce electricity use as temperatures soar above100 degrees over much of the state.

Severe storm unleases deadly tornado in Matador: High winds and hail leave a path of destruction

According to the National Weather Service (NWS) out of Lubbock, the supercell thunderstorm developed late Wednesday afternoon, June 21, 2023, and began its south-southeastward trajectory through the western Rolling Plains during the evening.

Be mindful of firework safety this

Every year, Americans gather with friends and family to celebrate Independence Day. As the holiday approaches, experts with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Disaster Assessment and Recovery, DAR, Unit are encouraging Texans to take precautions with firework safety.