USDA Targets Funds in Texas to Help Producers with Infrastructure Repairs Along Southern Border

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas is offering financial assistance to farmers and ranchers along the southern border currently impacted by damage to fields and farming infrastructure, including fencing and water structures.

Texas fruit crops need rain, chill hours

Texas fruit crops are behind on chill hours necessary to trigger optimal blooms and good fruit sets, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. If Punxsutawney Phil was right, there are still enough winter days ahead, but experts said Texas’ fruit crops need cold, clouds and rain.

Mail-in ballot applications rejected at high rate

Mail-in ballot applications for the March 1 primary are being rejected by almost 40% — largely because of a missing ID number, which is now required after a new voting bill passed the Legislature last year.

Old Glory News

What a beautiful day we are having today (Sun). A great time to get outside and enjoy the sun. Most folks are probably glued to the TV for the big game. Not very interesting since it's not the Dallas Cowboys. Maybe next time.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"One day our descendants will think it incredible that we paid so much attention to things like the amount of melanin in our skin or the shape of our eyes or our gender instead of the unique identities of each of us as complex human beings." ~ Franklin Thomas

Do I Have to File Income Tax Returns This Year?

Dear Savvy Senior, What is the IRS standard tax deduction for 2021? I didn’t file a tax return last tax year (2020) because I lost my job and my income in March due to COVID. But I got a part-time job in 2021 and am wondering if I made enough money that requires me to file this year.

BEST CHICKEN & DUMPLINGS

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WTC Launches New Farm and Ranch Management Program with Expo, Dinner Event

SNYDER—Western Texas College will host a Farm and Ranch Expo at the WTC Coliseum Annex on Thursday, March 24, 2022.

Local Students Win Trip to DC in Annual Big Country Electric Cooperative Youth Tour Contest

Three local students are DC bound this June after winning Big Country Electric Cooperative’s annual Youth Tour video contest! The winners are Tylee Jo Bevel of Stamford, Taylor Moore of Roby, and Anzlee Hale of Ira. Their prizewinning videos can be viewed at bigcountry.

DPS assists in the arrest of two

The Fisher County Sheriff’s Department engaged the services of the DPS Troopers last week, resulting in the arrest of two individuals. It is anticipated that joint operations will continue for the next several months.