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This Week in Texas History By BARTEE HAILE

This Week in Texas History By BARTEE HAILE

The down side of an oil boom

News Staff
Saturday, September 24, 2022
In what was becoming an all too common occurrence in the Central Texas boom town, a constable was shot to death in the streets of Mexia on Sep. 23, 1921. Just one month earlier, the Limestone County community was the peaceful home of 3,500.
Financial Focus Provided by David Patterson Financial Advisor

Financial Focus Provided by David Patterson Financial Advisor

Failure to plan: Is it planning to fail?

News Staff
Saturday, September 24, 2022
Benjamin Franklin once said, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” But as you chart your financial course, what steps should you take to help you keep moving forward to where you want to go? Consider these suggestions: • Establish and quantify your goals.
What Wikipedia Can’t Tell You By DEBBY EFURD

What Wikipedia Can’t Tell You By DEBBY EFURD

Two sides of every coin

News Staff
Saturday, September 24, 2022
I loved my parents, but I was especially close to my mom. Together we would shop, clean, cook, go on March of Dimes walks in the neighborhood, and always, always went to church every time the door opened.
The View From A Farr By TRACY FARR Contributing Writer

The View From A Farr By TRACY FARR Contributing Writer

Can you ever have enough coffee mugs?

The View From A Farr By Tracy Farr
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
I’m not exactly sure how many coffee mugs the average family of five should have sitting around in their kitchen cabinets waiting to be used, but I think any amount over 20 is a tad bit excessive, don’t you?
A Story Worth Telling by LEON ALDRIDGE leonaldridge@gmail.com

A Story Worth Telling by LEON ALDRIDGE leonaldridge@gmail.com

An interview you’ll always remember

A Story Worth Telling By Leon Aldridge
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
“Honesty: The best of all the lost arts.” Mark Twain “I’m nervous,” the young journalist stuttered. “I’ve never interviewed anyone rich and famous. What if I say something dumb?” “Start at the beginning,” I responded. “Be honest and ask the same questions you might ask a not rich and famous person.
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You asked

News Staff
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
You asked, “How can I handle a busy school year filled with in and out of school activities without getting completely burnt out?” The short answer is Time Management. The sooner that you master Time Management, the better your life will be for the rest of your life.

Local Euterpean Club meets

News Staff
Friday, September 16, 2022
The Euterpean Club of Mt. Pleasant gathered at 3:45 PM on September 15, 2022 in the lovely home of Barbara P. Caldwell to enjoy a patriotic themed musical presentation, “Songs About America”.
Texas sheriff embraces life of crime

Texas sheriff embraces life of crime

Texas sheriff embraces life of crime

Bartee Haile
Friday, September 16, 2022
After 13 months on the run, a former small-town police chief wanted for murder and armed robbery was captured in Tennessee on Sep. 20, 1929. Had Tom Shook always been a crooked cop concealing his crimes behind a badge?
Should you stick with index-based investments?

Should you stick with index-based investments?

Should you stick with index-based investments?

David Patterson
Friday, September 16, 2022
Provided by You may have heard that you can simplify your investment strategy just by owning index-based or passive investments. But is this a good idea? You’ll want to consider the different aspects of this type of investment style.
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