FINANCIAL FOCUS

In just a few weeks, students will be heading off to college – and parents will be getting out their checkbooks.

OUTDOORS

WITH LUKE CLAYTON In past years, I have eagerly awaited my yearly fishing trip up north to the remote fly-in lakes in northern Saskatchewan. Thanks to the opening of the US/ Canada border, I was once again able to make the trek up north to fish.

Texas Cattle Sales Picking Up Due to Drought

Tough decisions are being made around Texas as drought conditions force ranchers to cull cattle herds due to lack of forage. Cattle producers must decide whether to continue feeding by purchasing available hay or find other economical feed options, or simply pare down herd numbers. Jason Banta, Ph.

My Mojo is Everything

By Henry S. Higdon III There is a story that is told of a fisherman who wanted more. This covetous appetite, I might remind you is part of the human physiological make up. Measures of desire are routed in and even chained to our humanity. One day there was a Fisherman who made a great catch.

Is Anger Wrong?

By Carey Kinsolving “It’s OK to get angry in certain situations,” says Nicole, age 9. “For example, when your baby sister sits on your new cowboy shirt.” Being from Texas, I understand. A new cowboy shirt is a precious thing -new boots are even better.

It’s Worth More That Way

In my first mother-inlaw’s home, a woman I am no longer tethered to by marriage but still refer to as Mom on the phone, there’s an odd room. To some, it’s out and out terrifying. To others, it’s wasted space as there are so many other things one could do with a large bedroom just off a foyer.

Ask

BDear Aunt B,I have a family member that I do not speak to anymore. Do you think that I need to try to make amends before it is too late, or is it better to leave it alone? Lost Family Dear Lost Family,ÂYou might be surprised to know how many people are burdened by this.

BBB Tip: Save Money and Avoid Scammers this Back-to-School Season

The current inflation rates are concerning for consumers preparing to begin their back-to-school shopping as students and parents gear up for the upcoming school year.

Texas AG Ken Paxton Bans Staff Lawyers from Speaking at State Bar Events, Escalating Feud Sparked by 2020 Election

Attorney General Ken Paxton is escalating his feud with the State Bar of Texas by banning his office’s lawyers from speaking at any events organized by the bar.

Forney Police Make Arrest in Child Pornography Case

On Wednesday, July 20, 2022, at approximately 8:20 AM, Detectives with the Forney Police Department executed a search warrant on a residence in the 1500 block of Wyler Drive in Forney. The search warrant was obtained following an investigation of alleged possession of child pornography.