Driving with Dementia and Knowing When to Stop

Dear Senior, I would likWhen should someone with dementia stop driving? My 83-year-old father has some dementia issues but still drives himself around town pretty well.

Patrick releases 25 legislative priorities

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has released his top 25 legislative priorities as the legislative session gets underway, The Texas Tribune reported.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor, I submitted this testimony to the Senate Education Committee this week because I am very concerned that we are all being manipulated by Jeff Yass. Please publish this, your readers need to know. Texas is not for sale.

Old Glory News

A heavy cloud of sadness fell over our community on New Year’s Day. Our sweet sister-in-law, Gladys Vahlenkamp, passed into the arms of Jesus.

Does Medicare Cover Talk Therapy Services?

Dear Senior, What types of mental health services does Medicare cover? I struggle with anxiety and depression, and my primary care provider recommended I see a therapist or psychiatrist.

Tennis in Mason

Mason County has more tennis courts per capita than any county in the state. Residents have played the sport since the1920s. It was rather primitive back then.“Draw a line in the dirt, put two sticks up and string barbed wire between them and play with tennis racquets that cost a quarter.

2 Cents Worth

Wow good morning to all of you, this cold morning it's 19 here in Aspermont , and the chill factor is 9, it's cold, I looked at my phone and just covered up with another quilt!!!!!

Carol's Kitchen

BELGIAN WAFFLESHad a night, what was I going to fix for supper tired of everything so got the waffle maker out...• 2 egg whites, beat until foamy• l and l/2 cups of club soda• 2 cups of pioneer baking mix• Mix all together and pour on a greased waffle iron.

Enough of the Negative!

It seems I find myself writing another editorial this week, and I promise to tone down the intensity. Looking back, I wasn’t in a bad mood, just worn out and frustrated. Let’s be honest, this line of work isn’t exactly a stroll through a garden.

Pardon me

As I type this column, I am sitting in a hotel in Austin preparing for a student to compete in one of the University Interscholastic League’s speech events: State Congress.It is exactly what you would think. Students debate legislation which they have written.