Being able to see into the future would be a handy trick for anybody, but that ability could be indispensable in helping farmers navigate the ups and downs of Mother Nature and markets. Scientists with Texas A&M AgriLife Research in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are developing a tool that could give agricultural producers a glimpse into the future for planning purposes.

I don’t know about you, but I have a bit of a pickling obsession. From cucumbers to quail, I love the tangy kick and versatility of pickled delights.

CAKE MIX DROP COOKIES Submitted by Carol Greenway-Holland You can use any flavor you like mine always wanted chocolate • l box of any flavor of cake mix • l egg • l/4 cup of oil • 3 tablespoons of water • l/2 cup of nuts Mine wanted chocolate chips instead of pecans, you can add anything you like. Mix well and drop on greased baking sheet, 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

The Aspermont City Council met last month, reviewing bids for generators for operating pumping stations in the event of power loss. Purchasing the equipment is in preparation for the city’s emergency plan, as the updated plan calls for a generator sufficient to meet emergency needs.

Millions of residents and even more visitors flocked to locations from Eagle Pass Texas to Montreal Canada and beyond on Monday, as the moon cast temporary nightfall along the path solar eclipse path. Although not experiencing eclipse totality like those underneath the moon’s umbrella, students along the Double Mountains donned special glasses to witness the rare celestial event.

The Stonewall Memorial Hospital District Board of Directors adopted a resolution in mid-March that authorized a loan through 2025, effectively reducing the district’s principal on its 2020 banknote to less than $1 million. Moorhead explained to directors last month that while the district has paid around $200,000 or more on the loan’s principal, he was hesitant to commit that much funding toward debt repayment at this time.

Fisher County officials reviewed the county’s annual financial report on Monday, which reflected a growing surplus, a manageable long-term debt, and a strong financial position moving into the current year’s budget cycle. Stacy McGee with Roberts McGee CPA presented the county’s annual financial audit, reviewing the highlights of the county’s annual finances.

So Robert and Paula Kelly’s trip isn’t over but this series of trip picture are. Around 5 years ago this very stop started my Nomadic Travel Pictures submissions to the Double Mountain Chronicle. I’m here again and couldn’t resist another. Oh what fun it’s been. I was on a very early morning walk along the shoreline. My attention was drawn to a sudden odd wave sounds out in the loch. As I squinted to look into the rising mist. I could just about make out thin wispy shadows dancing about, I’m sure I just might have seen the Loch Ness monster known as Nessie. But the early morning light plays tricks on many a hopeful tourist. So who knows? Keep on Exploring folk!

Hundreds of spectators turned out from all across the region and beyond last week when the staff at the Stonewall Living Center hosted Aspermont’s Got Talent, an annual talent show for the community and fundraising event for the SLC. The idea for a talent show came from wanting to offer a different kind of fundraising event for the community.

Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I recently turned 65 and would like to find out which vaccines are recommended and covered by Medicare? New Beneficiaries Dear New, All recommended vaccines for adults, age 65 and older, should be covered by either Medicare Part B or Part D, but there are some coverage challenges you should be aware of. Here’s a rundown of which vaccines are recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and how Medicare covers them.