2 Cents Worth

Good morning to all of you, thanks for telling me how much you are enjoying my column and our paper, all of us that are working so hard to keep the double mountain paper going, and we do appreciate all the good things you are telling us.

Food, Food, Everywhere

“Water, water, everywhere And all the boards did shrink; Water, water, everywhere, Nor any drop to drink.” --The Rime of the Ancient Mariner It is a haunting and powerful image, that of a sailor dying of thirst while surrounded by the water of an endless sea.

Not Born to Be Queen

Of course, a history teacher is going to write about Queen Elizabeth II’s passing. Even if you are not a monarchist, a fan of royalty history, or a Corgi lover (as was the Queen) the story of her ascension to the most enduring throne in the world is a once-in-a-lifetime story.

Texas Board of Education expected to punt controversial social studies overhaul until 2025

A plan to revise how Texas schools teach history is expected to be pushed back until at least 2025 after Christian and conservative groups pressured state school board members to delay the move.

Cowboy Hats Off to The Coyote Store

As you exit the patio of the Gail, Texas, legendary Coyote Country Store you walk under the sign that used to be a siren call to truckers, hunters, after-school hungry kids, and folks just passing through. Bertie’s.

Coffee and cigars in Hico

When you enter Roy Ward’s cigar store in Hico, the bell rings. “The name of the store is THE WOODEN INDIAN CIGAR SHOP,” says Roy. “We started out just selling premium hand made, hand rolled cigars from Central America. That was four years ago.

TxDOT announces $85 billion transportation plan

The Texas Department of Transportation has adopted a 10-year statewide roadway construction plan with a record $85 billion price tag, officials announced last week.

How the Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Your Drug Costs

Dear Savvy Senior, What kind of changes can Medicare beneficiaries expect to see in the Inflation Reduction Act that was recently signed into law? I’m enrolled in original Medicare and have a Part D prescription drug plan but spent more than $6,000 out-of-pocket last year on medications alone.

You’re Never Too Old to Make a Difference

We all hope to retire one day, enjoying a life of leisure and spending more time with family and friends. In their golden years, veterans of wars long past often reconnect with their combat pals to enjoy the forever bonds that come with military service and relax.

Accessing Food and Health

When my wife and I were in Walla Walla, Washington two Saturdays ago, we discovered there was a Saturday farmers market. Given my recent essays, there was no way we *weren’t* going to check it out.