Texas gas prices lowest in nation

While gas prices nationwide dropped below $4 per gallon average last week, the state boasts the lowest prices in the country at an average of $3.49 — 50 cents below the national average, according to AAA Texas.

Ways to Pay for Long-Term Care Without Insurance or Savings

Dear Savvy Senior, What types of financial resources are available to help seniors pay for long-term care? My 86-year-old mother will need either an assisted living facility or nursing home care in the near future, but she doesn’t have long-term care insurance and her savings are minimal.

Old Glory News

It was so nice to get a half inch of rain. Oh my, just couldn't stop looking at it, so nice and helpful. Thank you Lord for the little rain. Maybe we will get some more soon. Having some cooler weather was also a Blessings.

The Merits of the Farmers Market

When I wrote last week’s essay (“The Farmer Sells at Retail”), I had no idea that August 7-13 was National Farmers Market Week in America. Fairly poetic, I must say. If you hear the term “farmers market,” it probably conjures up a different image in each of your minds.

Unfriended elections

There is little doubt this week’s edition will sell more than a few extra copies, and before everyone starts wielding claims that we only seek to stir up trouble to sell more papers, all I can ask is that you read to the end. You should be good and ticked off by then.

Letters to the Editor Policy

The Double Mountain Chronicle welcomes Letters to the Editor for possible publication in the newspaper. A Letter to the Editor must be original, signed by the writer, and include the address and phone number of the writer. Only the name of the writer and the city will be published with the letter.

Old Glory News

Hello everybody, what would you like to read? News is getting scarce. It is still hot and dry, however I have noticed some clouds floating around. Pray for rain. I understand that some of the schools will be starting on the 17th. The days are getting shorter, maybe it will be getting cooler soon.

How to Choose a 55-Plus Active Adult Community

Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you recommend for choosing a good active adult housing community? My husband and I, who recently retired, are planning to relocate to an area closer to our grandkids and are interested in buying a house in an age-restricted 55-plus housing community.

2 Cents Worth

Good morning everyone, it's a pretty morning in Aspermont, Texas, but it's going to get hot this evening, so we'd better get everything done this morning. I've already been out watering my birds, have to do it twice a day because they get so short of water in the bird bath.

The big spur in Spur

People who live in Spur, Texas have a lot of pride in their town. They are good neighbors and have respect for each other. They are good people. Spur has a population of around 1,200. The Dixie Dog, the town‘s only eating place, closed because of the pandemic.