Carol's Kitchen

Instructions:1.Preheat oven to 350°F.2.Peel and slice the potatoes lengthwise.3.Spray a long Pyrex baking dish with vegetable spray.

Roby CISD Considers Demolition of District-Owned House

Roby CISD trustees are considering the demolition of a two-story district-owned house near the school’s track field following concerns about its condition and the potential presence of asbestos.

Old Glory News

Well, friends and family, are you enjoying the cooler hours. It still gets pretty warm when the sun comes out in the afternoon, but not hot like it has been. I really don’t like winter, but the fall weather is good.

HOW TO PREVENT FALLS AT HOME

Dear Senior, My 80-year-old father, who lives alone, has fallen several times over the past few months.

Old Glory News

Here we are on the last day of August, and the weather is cooler and the rain was nice. The weather man reported that there would be flooding in the area, well we are very proud of the light shower we got this morning. That is all we had for now.

IS SOCIAL SECURITY STILL TAXABLE?

Dear Senior, Do I have to pay taxes on my Social Security retirement benefits? I heard that President Trump’s big, beautiful bill eliminated that.What can you tell me?About to RetireDear About, No, the new law, better known as the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’ did not eliminate Social Security taxes.

2 Cents Worth

Good morning this beautiful Labor Day.

TIPS AND TREATMENTS FOR RESTLESS LEG SYNDROME

Dear Senior, What can you tell me about restless leg syndrome?

Old Glory News

Well we are still hot and dry, but the weather man said we will be having some eighties this week. First thing we know it will be getting so cold and then we will be wishing for some of this hot weather. All I can say is it is always a hopeless turnover.

DOES MEDICARE COVER AMBULANCE RIDES?

Dear Senior, A few months ago, I took an ambulance to the hospital emergency room because I had a nasty fall at home, but just received a hefty $1,050 bill from the ambulance company.Doesn’t Medicare cover ambulance rides?Frustrated BeneficiaryDear Beneficiary, Yes, Medicare does cover emergency...