Old Glory News

Well it’s another beautiful day as it is every Sunday afternoon. There is suppose to be rain in the forecast, and I am praying that we will be getting some of it as we really need it. The wind has blown so much so we don’t have any moisture left.

IS YOUR AGING PARENT SAFE AT HOME?

Dear Savvy Senior, After watching the coverage of the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, I’m worried about my own elderly mother who lives alone in another state. I want to make sure she’s safe without being intrusive. Are there simple, affordable ways to check in on her from afar?

Old Glory News

Oh What a Beautiful Day....... It seems every Sunday when I get ready to type the news the weather is so beautiful. The wind is still kinda cool, but the sun feels so good.Wow! this is the last week in February already, this month is going by so fast.

MEDICARE CAN HELP OLDER SMOKERS KICK THE HABIT

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any coverage that helps beneficiaries quit smoking? New BeneficiaryDear New, If you’re ready to quit smoking, Medicare can indeed help!

2 Cents Worth

Friends, I guess you noticed my column was not in the paper last week. That was due to me getting everything in the pickup to get Joe to Lubbock to the doctor. You never know when you’re going to stay one day or too many days.We went and he got a good report. No cancer, so that was wonderful.

PAXTON, CROCKETT LEADING IN PRIMARY POLLS

Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett are leading their respective primary campaigns for U.S. Senate, according to a poll released released last week by the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

COCA-COLA BOTTLES AND BEYOND

Robert Barron of Grapeland collects bottles. He has a bunch of them. ”I’m right now at about forty thousand bottles and I’m cleaning out a building I built just for my bottles to make room for more. I’ve got Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper, Pepsi, just all kinds. One of my favorite bottles is a Dr.

MISTAKES WERE MADE LET’S CORRECT IT!

In a story printed in last week’s edition regarding the Aspermont City Council’s discussion of RV parks, a quote was misattributed to the wrong council member.

Vouchers Are Open.

The State’s Job to Educate Is Not Finished.Texas families can now apply for school vouchers. The state’s “school choice” Education Freedom Account program is live — the portal is open and applications are being taken.

2 Cents Worth

OH what a beautiful morning, the sun is shining in Aspermont Texas, and everyone is going up and down the highway so everything is moving.We have had a good week this week, been busy trying to catch up around the house. Joe is ready to set out his onions.