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Relationships – here, there, everywhere

News Staff

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

If there’s one lesson I’m learning over and over again, it is that you have to have relationships to get anywhere. Starting with family, then friends, then co-workers, acquaintances … yes, and even strangers. That’s the way God created us … to be relational creatures.

Governor pardons cop-killing folk hero

Bartee Haile

Friday, July 21, 2023

When the lukewarm trail of a horse thief led the Karnes County sheriff to the Cortez place on Jul. 19, 1901, retired Texas Ranger Brack Morris and two of his deputies dropped by to ask a few questions.

These are the waves of our lives

Tracy Farr

Friday, July 21, 2023

I’m writing this down at 6 a.m. on a Thursday morning. The cats are chasing each other throughout the house, the neighbor’s goat is crying as if it just lost its best friend, the coffee doesn’t taste right, and it’s still an uncomfortable 80 degrees outside.

Help get your teen started with a Roth IRA

Provided By David Patterson

Friday, July 21, 2023

To be successful in most endeavors, it’s important to develop good habits — and that’s certainly the case for investors. And the earlier one develops these habits, the better.

The legendary check ride pilot had one surprise left

Leon Aldridge

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

“Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings; — John Gillespie Magee Jr., World War II Royal Canadian Air Force fighter pilot and war poet. “Mistakes to avoid on your pilot’s license check ride,” the magazine headline declared. Made me chuckle.

A matter of perspective

News Staff

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Iwas raised in Texas, deep in the heart of the Bible Belt. My family went to church twice on Sundays, once on Wednesdays, and in between for choir, Training Union and Girl’s Auxiliary.

Retured? Consider benefits of part-time work

Financial

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

After spending decades in the workforce, you might look forward to the day you retire. But if you decide, for one reason or another, that you’d like to redefine “retirement” to include part-time work or consulting, you could enjoy exercising your skills and meeting new people.

Tax-relief plan headed to governor

News Staff

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

Proponents are calling it the “biggest property tax cut in Texas history.” Both chambers of the Texas Legislature passed an $18 billion package during the second special session, the Austin American-Statesman reported. If signed as expected by Gov.

Thumbs up!

News Staff

Saturday, July 15, 2023

• Thumbs up to Lesa Tyler on her newly published children’s book, “Wesley Learns A Lesson.” She will be having a book signing July 22 at the Mount Pleasant Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Another thumbs up to the Texas Tens, whose victory is leading them to the Nationals tournament.

It could’ve tasted just like chicken, but ...

Tracy Farr

Saturday, July 15, 2023

I’m not really sure how I feel about having a new Chick-fil-A here in town. It’s great for those of you that really enjoy that sort of thing, but I feel a little intimidated about it all.

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