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The Savvy Senior

Dear Savvy Senior, I’m planning to move later this year to be closer to my youngest son and his family. I’ve lived in the same state for decades, so I’m a little nervous about how this might affect my Medicare coverage. Will I need to change plans or take any special steps to avoid gaps?

Letteers

Dear Editor and Martin County Citizens, There have been many questions surrounding the museum and the time it has taken to complete this project. I would like to give our community a glimpse into the work behind the scenes— much of it accomplished by a very small group of mostly volunteers.

Cotton QuickTake

Cotton got a muchneeded reset last week after a quick run higher through August, with little changing underneath the market. Now back near 86 cents per pound, the question is whether buyers are ready to step back in.Today’s Crop Progress report will give another look at how the U.S.
Stanton residents have driven past this vacant, dusty lot for more than a decade wishing for a restaurant. Their wishes will finally come true and much more after a local construction company finishes with the new shopping center.

Stanton residents have driven past this vacant, dusty lot for more than a decade wishing for a restaurant. Their wishes will finally come true and much more after a local construction company finishes with the new shopping center.

New shopping center coming to Stanton

- A new shopping center is coming to Stanton, and plans call for as many as 10 businesses, including at least one restaurant and a laundromat.
Are You Discontent?

Are You Discontent?

Are You Discontent?

Are you discontent? Has life seemed to let you down? There is a way to contentment, peace and victory. There is a way for us to overcome, even in the middle of trials.Many people has had a religious experience or been raised in a religious setting.Some have become disillusioned with religion.

The Savvy Senior

Dear Savvy Senior, I always get my annual flu shot, but I never know whether I’m getting the right one. Can you explain which flu vaccine is best for seniors this fall and whether there are any other recommended vaccines I should get?
JADEN TOOK A DAY OFF AFTER 150 BEE SINGS

JADEN TOOK A DAY OFF AFTER 150 BEE SINGS

JADEN TOOK A DAY OFF AFTER 150 BEE SINGS

Part Owner ofJADEN TOOK A DAY OFF AFTER 150 BEE SINGSLast July Jaden Wilson of Big Spring left her bank job, went home and put on some comfortable summer clothes: shorts, tank top and flip flops.“did a little house cleaning and started getting supper ready.
LUCK OF THE IRISH SAVES TEXAS

LUCK OF THE IRISH SAVES TEXAS

LUCK OF THE IRISH SAVES TEXAS

As the sun rose over the southeastern corner of Texas on the morning of Sep. 8, 1863, four Yankee warships began the bombardment of the pitiful excuse for a fort at Sabine Pass.

Cotton QuickTake

August 31, 2026 The Week Ahead Cotton finished the final full week of August with continued momentum after December futures hit a lifeof- contract high, posting a strong week of gains. The fundamentals have not changed, but speculative buying has continued to fuel this market.