What Are the Early Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes?

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the early signs and symptoms of diabetes? I’m 60 years old, and in pretty good shape, but was just diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. What did I miss?Diabetic DanDear Dan, The signs and symptoms of type 2 diabetes can be so mild that many people miss them.

USDA Updates Farm Loan Programs to Increase Financial Freedom, Resilience

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announces changes to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs, effective Sept. 25, 2024 — changes that are intended to increase opportunities for farmers and ranchers to be financially viable.

BALLOT SET: Fisher Co. Incumbents Brace for Challenges

Early Voting begins October 21stAs the filing deadline for the November ballot passed on Monday, August 19, candidates for the Roby and Rotan school districts, as well as the Fisher County Hospital District, are set.

Grand Jury indicts former Paramedic on Multiple Sexual Assault Charges

The Fisher County Grand Jury handed down multiple sexual assault charges against Ryan Tipton last week on August 21, stemming from an investigation conducted after his arrest in June. Tipton is being held in Jones County on bond amounts collectively totaling $400,000 in this ongoing investigation.

Fisher County Fair & Rodeo Spurs Community Spirit and County Pride

While history might be a bit unclear as to how many folks attended the Risher County Fair & Rodeo in the county’s heyday, event coordinators for the past weekend’s 80th anniversary of the event estimate around 5,000 people enjoyed three days of entertainment including a parade, car show, rodeo...

Stonewall County Adopts Tight Budget, Calls Election and Prepares for Possible Courthouse Repairs

The Stonewall County Commissioners Court met earlier this week, where after a brief review of some minor adjustments made to the budget Judge Moorhead proposed earlier this month, adopted the proposal.

FISHER COUNTY JUDGE DEFENDS CONTROVERSIAL BUDGET PLAN

When Fisher County Officials met earlier this month to approve the county’s proposed budget and tax rates, commissioners spent roughly six hours working to uncover necessary funds to keep the county jail open without causing tax increases.

Old Glory News

The weather is the same old thing every day, but I wonder why we can see lot of lighting in the North West every evening, but we can never hear it thunder and all clouds disappear in a few hours.There must be something wrong with this part of the country. Pray for rain.......

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

August 24th - Saturday• The 4th. Saturday Night Musical: will be on August 24th. At the Old Glory TX. Community Center Concession Stand opens at 5:00 with the Music starting at 5:30 For more info.

Does Medicare Cover Cataract Surgery?

Dear Savvy Senior, How does Medicare cover cataract surgery? My eye doctor recently told me I’ve developed cataracts and should consider making plans for surgery in the next year or so.Almost 67Dear Almost, Like gray hair and wrinkles, cataracts are an inevitable part of the aging process.