Old Glory News

Well today is such a pretty day and still very dry, need rain badly. Pray for rain. Looks as though we may be in for a hot, dry summer. One thing for sure, this is lovely weather for baseball and there sure are a lot of baseball teams now, little ones and big ones.

WHAT CAUSES DIZZINESS AND HOW TO FIX IT

Dear Savvy Senior, What can cause dizziness in older adults? I have dizzy spells from time to time but I’m not sure what causes it or what I should do about it.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

March 28th• Old Glory Musical - Concession stand opens at 5pm and the music begins at 5:30pm. Everyone is invited to come enjoy a night of good food, wonderful music and visiting with friends and neighbors!March 31st• Fisher County Hospital Board Meeting 12pmEmail publisher@dmchronicle.

RURAL COMMUNITIES OFTEN CAN’T ACCESS STATE WATER FUNDS THEY NEED MOST

Texas has committed historic sums to water infrastructure in recent years, including the $1 billion Texas Water Fund championed by Sen. Charles Perry. But a persistent gap remains between the money available in Austin and the communities that need it most.

BALANCED BUDGET OR RURAL BUST? ARRINGTON PUSHES RARE CONSTITUTIONAL MOVE

Producers in Fisher and Stonewall counties collected a combined $36 million in federal farm subsidies in a single recent year. Fourteen rural Texas hospitals have closed in the last decade, with 82 more at risk. The federal government sends Texas $281 million a year for rural health care.

Rotan officials discuss suspected distemper, delayed county-funded pound fence

During its March 12 meeting, the Rotan City Council heard an animal control update that included concerns about suspected distemper among local dogs, continued delays in a county-funded pound fence project, and public safety risks tied to access around impounded animals.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

~ John MaxwellTRANSLATION:Trust is the real money of leadership. When people believe you, you can lead. When they stop believing you, your title does not matter..THINKING POINT:Maxwell is not talking about charisma, popularity, or how loud someone talks in a meeting.

USDA Launches ‘Product of USA’ Label Campaign for Meat, Poultry, Eggs

Ranchers who sell beef can now point customers to a label that means what most people always assumed it did.The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday launched a national awareness campaign for its tightened “Product of USA” voluntary labeling standard, which took effect January 1.

CLOCK IS TICKING ON ASPERMONT ISD BOND WORK

During its meeting last week, Aspermont ISD trustees were informed they will begin receiving monthly bond updates as district officials work to improve communication, monitor construction progress, and keep the athletics area on track for two-a-days beginning Aug. 1.

Roby CISD weighs how major development could affect taxes, funding and bonds

Roby CISD trustees heard a detailed financial presentation on how major new development could affect the district’s tax base, school funding and future bond options during a recent board discussion, as officials begin weighing how to keep more local value from flowing back to the state.