The Savvy Senior

Body Dear Savvy Senior, Is there anything I can do to reduce my high Medicare premium surcharges? Because of my past income, I pay $329.70 per month for my Part B premium and $64.50/month for Part D, but my income has dropped since I retired. Do I have any options?

Cotton Market Pressured by Outside Markets

Body • Turmoil on Bank Sector Put Pressure • Strong Export Sales and Shipments Reported for Week Ending March 9 Shipments • Drought Conditions Prevail Across Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas Cotton futures had a volatile week, closely following the path of outside markets, the...

VANISHING ACT OF THE “MYSTERIOUS” OUTLAW

Body On or about Mar. 16, 1882, “Mysterious” Dave Mather postedbail,walkedoutoftheDallasCountyjailandskippedtown. The gunfighter, outlaw and opportunistic lawman was born in Connecticut the decade before the War Between the States.

Nuggets

Body America is the greatest place in the world to live. We are a Christian Nation.

Jerry Taylor

Body Jerry Taylor has Randy Wiegel, Dow Jones, and Cotton Elliott all captivated in a storytelling circle. Jerry is the only one without his hat. It had been a long day at Salt Flat and Rowdy’s wagon was mighty comfy. A fine auditorium for Jerry to tell his stories in.

GEORGE HALLMARK’S LIFE IN ART

Body Part Owner of Texas GEORGE HALLMARK’S LIFE IN ART George Hallmark of Meridian is one of the most accomplished and awarded artists in America. “As an artist you first try to do something that you like and that you hope appeals to people,” he says.

Very Sassy & Mildly Classy

Body Mildly Classy How do I know if my Monster in Law is ignorant, or just a miserable bitty? Over the weekend, I spent less than 24 hours with her and I couldn't help but notice her snarky way of speaking to everyone.