Marketplace Issues

The world is more connected than ever before, even when on vacation. If you’re traveling for business or pleasure, you’ll likely be taking a device, or two, or three with you.

Special needs trust could ease families’ stress

If you have a family member with special needs, you might face emotional and physical issues, but you also may be concerned about maximizing the financial support your loved one requires. Consequently, you may want to consider establishing a special needs trust.

West Texas singer soars to stardom

The Number 1 single on the pop-music chart for the week ending Jun. 11, 1961 was “Running Scared” by the West Texas balladeer Elvis Presley once called “the greatest singer in the world.” The year was 1936 and the place was Vernon just this side of the Red River.

Birdsong

The View From A Farr How many cats should you have in one house? One? Three? I’m thinking 181 is a bit obsessive.

Memories of Dad

Memorial Day weekend, my twin sister Mel and I trekked around Hot Springs, Arkansas, checking out locations where we once lived. I drove and took us to a house on Bower Street near downtown, just off Central.

From My Perspective

Over eight years ago, I went out on a limb and applied for a job for which I had absolutely zero experience. My husband had mentioned a customer of his at Bailey’s worked for the paper, and that they were looking for someone.

And that’s the story behind my photo

“A good snapshot keeps a moment that’s gone from running away.” – Eudora Welty, (1909—2001) American short story writer, novelist, and photographer. AMcCormick porcelain decanter bust of Elvis Presley was priced at $35. Framed photos of The King of Rock and Roll were modestly priced.

The Long Arms of Jesus

In ministry, my husband and I hear amazing testimonies of what Jesus has and is doing in lives of those we minister to. Just this week I interviewed two men who, by the world’s standards, were considered hopeless, unredeemable, written off by many …but Jesus!

Fort Worth mourns hero of fiery disaster

After standing-roomonly services in a large local church on Jun. 5,1890, Fort Worth’s 23,000 residents paid silent tribute to the town’s first true hero by lining the route to the cemetery or walking behind the casket to the grave where Alfred S. Hayne was laid to rest.

Should you consider 401 (k) loans or withdrawals?

At some point, you may have more money in your 401(k) than in any other investment. And even though your 401(k) is intended for your retirement, you may one day think you have to tap into your account early — but should you? And if you do, how should you go about it?