Determined to Persevere

On the road to accomplish your dream, you’re going to have plenty of opportunities to give up. You may have to try many times, but when the going gets tough, that’s when you need to find determination and perseverance. Accomplishing dreams requires great strength.

CHECK YOUR MIRRORS

Having a climate change discussion with folks where we live might cause some global warming of another kind—red faces, flared tempers, and hot-under-the-collar reactions. I would rather not hide this issue under a burning bush. In fact, I would jump at the chance to go to Washington, D.C.

Disaster declaration follows Nicholas

Seventeen Southeast Texas counties have been declared disaster areas after Hurricane Nicholas came ashore, dumping more than a foot of rain and cutting off power to a half-million customers in Texas, according to poweroutage.us. That number had been reduced to about 4,200 as of Sunday.

Old Glory News

Folks, I am sending the Old Glory News in early because I am going to be gone this week. 3 other ladies from Aspermont & I are going to leave in the morning to go to Branson. We have advance tickets to see a show about the life of Jesus and we have tickets to see the Oak Ridge Boys.

Tres Spencer, Roby, TX Selected to 2021-2022 NRS Show Team

On August 7th, NRS (National Roper’s Supply) inducted its 4th ever NRS livestock “Show Team”.

How to Manage an Inherited IRA from a Parent

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the rules regarding inherited IRAs? When my mom died this year, I inherited her traditional IRA and would like to know what I need to do to execute it properly. Confused Daughter Dear Confused, I’m very sorry about the loss of you mother.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

The Roby ex-students Association wishes to thank Tricia Hurt, and Luminance Studios for the extraordinary video and photography during the Roby homecoming activities. The video of Roby exes was amazing and enjoyed by all.

2 CENTS WORTH

Beautiful day in Aspermont, Texas, this morning it's cooler so Joe and i walked early and to all of you that get up at 6:00 it's not early bur 8:30 is early for Joe and I!!!!!

Faces & Places

"Tyranny in democratic republics does not proceed in the same way, however. It ignores the body afree od goes straight for the soul. The master no longer says: You will think as I do or die. He says: You are not to think as I do. You may keep your life, your property, and everything else.

The Helpers We Need

WARNING: this essay contains difficult topics. There’s a lot going on the world right now. Much of it is difficult or saddening. Our screens—televisions, phones, and other devices—flash it in front of us, whether we want to consume it or not.