Can you count on Social Security?

If you’re getting closer to retirement, you might be thinking more about Social Security. Specifically, can you count on it to contribute part of the income you’ll need as a retiree?

LIBRARY CORNER

This week in the library: Monday—Closed for Presidents’ Day Tuesday—Preschool Story Time 11 a.m. Paws to Read 4 p.m. (Call to schedule a time for your child.) Wednesday—Knit and Crochet with Friends 4 p.m. Thursday—Lunch and Learn with Dr. Yox’s Honor Students noon. (Free pizza.

BLOOD KEEPS ON FLOWING IN TEXAS FEUD

(Last week Beal Sneed shot and killed the father of a childhood friend, who has run off with his wife. At his 1912 trial, a Fort Worth jury deadlocked seven to five in favor of acquittal forcing the judge to declare a mistrial.

Choices of life

When I was young, I listened to my parents (well, more times than not). I didn’t have many decisions to make because they were pretty much made for me, like what to wear, what to eat, when to play, when to sleep, etc.

Abbott issues disaster declaration

Abbott issues disaster declaration, seeks fed help Gov. Greg Abbot has issued a disaster declaration for Texas counties affected by the early February ice storm and is seeking a federal declaration as well for areas in Southeast Texas affected by rare January tornadoes.

Tell me ‘bout the good ole days

“Grandpa, tell me ‘bout the good old days” That line opens the 1988 single “Grandpa” by The Judds. I found myself listening to the song recently, and thought of just how true the words are.

The possible in the impossible

I drove to a friend’s apartment, a formerly homeless woman who now spreads kindness from her doorstep and the corner of her small yard. And I often leave scripture cards for her to give to the homeless, meal cards, hand warmers, water, tarps, hoodies, and even hygiene items.

LIBRARY CORNER

February Library Calendar: • Monday,February 13—Crochet 9:30 a.m. • FriendsoftheLibrary 6 p.m. • Tuesday,February 14—Story Time canceled • 20thCenturyClub 12:30 p.m. • “Law”Help3:15-5:15p.m. • Wednesday,February15—Painters1:30p.m. • KnitwithFriends—4p.m.

All eyes on Texas for “Trial of the Century”

An expectant hush fell over the Fort Worth courtroom, as the defendant in the most sensational Texas murder trial in generations took the witness stand on Feb. 14, 1912.

Don’t let fear drive investment decisions

In the past year, we’ve seen some big swings in the financial markets. This volatility may make you feel as if you have little control over your investment success. But the truth is, you do have more control than you might think — as long as you don’t let fear guide your decisions.