Margie McNutt Receives 35-Year Length of Service Award from the National Weather Service

On November 19, 2024, the National Weather Service (NWS) in Lubbock, TX, had the honor of presenting Margie McNutt, our dedicated weather observer in Aspermont, TX, with the prestigious 35-Year Length of Service Award.

Vehicle inspections no longer required

DEC. 30 - JAN. 1Drivers will no longer be required to get annual safety inspections beginning Jan. 1, the Texas Standard reported. However, drivers in the state’s 17 most populous counties will still be required to get an emissions test in order to register their vehicles.

Controlling infectious disease between wildlife and livestock on shared rangeland

- AGRILIFETODAY.TAMU.EDU/The H5N1 bird flu — widespread in wild birds worldwide and the cause of outbreaks in poultry, U.S.

QUAKES,CRITTERS, & CONTROVERSIES OH MY!

Travel Down the twisting yellow brick road of 2024, with shaking ground, stray dogs, and small-town surprisesFrom ribbon-cuttings and financial recoveries to wildfires, earthquakes, and elections, 2024 was anything but ordinary for Fisher and Stonewall counties.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

• ROBY CISD Christmas HolidayDecember 19th- Thursday• ROTAN ISD ELEMENTARY CHRISTMAS PROGRAM with 2 performances scheduled for 10 am and 6 pm in the HS AuditoriumDecember 20th- Friday• ASPERMONT ISD EARLY RELEASE DAY!

Old Glory News

I just hardly believe that we have not had any bad winter as of today, since it is almost Christmas. Of course, I won't complain since I do not like winter anyway. Always look on the bright side of everything.I suppose everyone is in a fizz and in a hurry to get it all done before Christmas Day.

Be Wary of Winter Heart Attacks

Dear Senior, I’ve heard that people with heart problems need to be extra careful during the winter months because heart attacks are much more common. What can you tell me about this?

Agency seeks $300 million to bolster Medicaid

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is seeking a $300 million transfusion of funds to bolster the state’s Medicaid application process, The Texas Tribune reported.

NRCS Texas Announces Application Period for the Conservation Stewardship Program

December 17, 2024 – While the NRCS continuously accepts applications for enrollment into the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) (both Classic and CSP-Inflation Reduction Act [IRA]) throughout the year, interested applicants must submit applications to the local U.S.

A tale of two cities

Bethlehem is about 300 miles southwest of Damascus, Syria.The first city tends to occupy our hearts this time of the year, while the other made news recently for its historic liberation from the repressive autocratic Assad regime.Bethlehem is the site of our dear Savior’s birth.