Speaker open to resort-style casinos in state

House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, told The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets that he is open to bringing resort-style casinos to Texas. But don’t expect to find slot machines in 7-Eleven stores if casino gambling is legalized.

The Best Reacher Grabber Tools of 2023

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you recommend some good reacher-grabber tools for seniors with back or hip problems who need help picking things up off the ground? I bought a cheap one a few months ago that doesn’t work very well but would like to find one that does.

Old Glory News

Wind, Wind, go away, but don't come back another day!!!! We are tired of you. It sure seems like spring. Boy this month is already half gone, guess it will be Christmas before you know it. Old Glory had a lot of people around here this week-end.

What to expect in legislative session

The 2023 Texas legislative session opened Jan. 10, with property taxes, gun control and the power grid expected to be among the top issues on the agenda.

A Checklist of What to Do When a Loved One Dies

Dear Savvy Senior, What steps need to be taken after a loved one dies? My 71-year-old uncle, who’s divorced with no children, has terminal cancer. He’s asked me to take care of his affairs so I would like to find out what I need to do after he passes away.

Old Glory News

Oh what a beautiful day we have, it does not feel or seem like January, more like fall of the year. A lovely day to be outdoors, but it did get pretty cold last night and this morning.

Holiday dinners cost more

A generous business in Big Spring, Crossroads Housing Development, supplies a free meal every Thanksgiving. Cars drive by and occupants get a turkey, a bag of potatoes, a pie and all the other things that go into a Thanksgiving meal.

Communication 101

After a few days of watching students compete in a speaking contest, it would be an easy assumption that ideas are best spread through what comes out of our mouths. Not so.

Faces & Places

'The greatest stance that I can take has nothing to do with standing. Rather, it has everything to do with dropping…to my knees.' ~ Craig D. Lounsbrough It could be considered what’s called 'a perfect storm.' But what is the definition of a perfect storm? I'm so glad you asked.

Old Glory News

Well, we made another year and it went fast. We do hope and pray that we do not have as many family and friends pass away this new year as we had in the past. I also hope and pray that the good Lord will help us get rid of all the bad things and let us be well and happy.