How to Make Early Retirement a Reality

Retirement is something millions of professionals aspire to. Retirement isn’t necessarily when a person stops working forever. In fact, many retirees continue working as part-time volunteers and consultants. Individuals have traditionally retired at the age of 65.

Dining Out for Seniors

With more free time on their hands, retirees may spend a portion of that time dining out at local eateries. While it’s commendable to want to support local businesses, eating out can quickly devour a budget if those on fixed incomes are not careful.

Should I Buy or Rent a Home?

If you’re feeling stressed about rising rents and interest rates, you are not alone. Most American renters say their rents increased in the past 12 months, and for many, their wage gains didn’t keep pace. In addition, mortgage rates have reached a two-decade high.

Confronting the Epidemic of Drug Overdose Deaths in Our Communities

As America’s drug overdose and death epidemic continues to impact communities of every size in every corner of the country, new challenges have emerged. In 2021, more than 107,000 people died from drug-related overdoses, according to the U.S.

The Tradition of Raising a Glass and Toasting May Be Very, Very Old

If the ancient Greeks and Romans could be magically transported to modern times, chances are strong that much of our current customs would register as foreign.

Texas is Now Home to 30 million People

Fueled by migration to the state from other parts of the country, Texas crossed a new population threshold this year: It is now home to 30 million people. New estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau put the state’s population as of July 1 at 30,029,572 following years of steady growth.

Terrell High School Student Paints Ornament for Capitol Christmas Tree

An ornament designed and painted by a Terrell High School student hangs in the House of Representatives chamber in the State Capitol this Christmas.

City of Mesquite Offers New Emergency Alerts System

The City of Mesquite now offers a way to sign up for emergency and general information and weather alerts. Mesquite Alerts, powered by CodeRED, is a high-speed emergency mass notification service that allows residents to opt in to receive real time notifications.

Did You Know?

Though it might not be home to as many celebrants as Australia and the United States, the tiny Pacific island nation of Kiribati will be the first country to ring in the new year in 2022. This small nation beats New Zealand’s Chatham Islands to the punch by 15 minutes.

A New Year, A New Beginning

The New Year is a time of resolutions. It’s a time when people commit to making a change in their life.