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Let the people speak

Let the people speak

On September 19 there will be a public meeting in New Boston about a proposed tax rate hike. I just want to say right here and now that over my years at the newspaper, by and large, public hearings are not very well attended. That is the really sad part of the story. 09/12/2023 11:00 AM

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

In the past few days several issues have been raised regarding the governing body of the City of New Boston. I would like to address those as Mayor of this great city. The issues I want to address are the feeling that things are done in backrooms without public knowledge, the rate hike for water and sewer services, the proposed tax rate, and a former city employee still being paid by the city in their position at the 3 Bostons Museum. I will start with the latter. 09/12/2023 11:00 AM

Own a business? Consider these retirement plans

Own a business? Consider these retirement plans

If you own a small business or are self-employed, you’ve always got plenty to do, but you can’t forget about the days when you’ll be less busy — that is, when you’re retired. How can you prepare for that time of your life? 09/12/2023 11:00 AM

Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

A total of 774 new laws went into effect on Sept. 1, affecting Texans in many areas of their lives, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The new laws concern property taxes, registration fees and voting access, among other issues. Several have drawn court challenges from opponents. 09/05/2023 11:00 AM

Texas Tuition Promise Fund Turns 15; Enroll Before Nov. 1 and Save

Texas Tuition Promise Fund Turns 15; Enroll Before Nov. 1 and Save

The Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state’s prepaid college tuition plan, turns 15 this month. Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds families that enrollment in the plan began today and runs through Feb. 29, 2024. 09/05/2023 11:00 AM

What is the value of a human life

What is the value of a human life

In verse after verse in the Bible, He tells us that if we are Christians, we are His children. We are made in the very image of God. He tells us that surely as He feeds the birds of the air and clothes the flowers of the field, we are surely much more valuable to Him. 09/05/2023 11:00 AM

What does it cost not to have life insurance?

What does it cost not to have life insurance?

It’s probably not on your calendar, but September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. And that means it’s a good time to become more aware of the benefits of having life insurance — and the dangers of not having it. 09/05/2023 11:00 AM

Capital Highlights

Capital Highlights

The agency that operates the power grid for much of the state asked Texans to conserve energy use several times last week as the grid was beset with high demand and low wind-power generation, according to the Austin American-Statesman. 08/29/2023 11:00 AM

Get over yourself

Get over yourself

I came across something on social media this week that truly irritated me, and though I stayed out of the insanity on Facebook, decided to offer my opinion here. 08/29/2023 11:00 AM

Should you invest ...or speculate?

Should you invest ...or speculate?

You’ll find some big differences between traditional and speculative investments — and knowing these differences can matter a great deal when you’re trying to reach your financial goals. 08/29/2023 11:00 AM

Dream big

Isn’t life a wild ride? We sometimes find ourselves tumbling down paths we never expected, meeting adversity, and facing challenges that seem insurmountable. It can feel like we’re wearing that heavy coat of many colors, each stripe a trial that has tested our spirit. But hold on a moment. Remember Joseph from the Bi ble? His story is a beacon of hope that shines through the ages, whispering that there’s a silver lining ready to embrace us no matter how dark the clouds are. Let’s stroll through the five dazzling rays of hope we can find in Joseph’s story. 08/22/2023 11:00 AM

We don’t meet people by coincidence

We don’t meet people by coincidence

Co ·in·ci·dence – noun: a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection. 08/22/2023 11:00 AM

GUY STUFF

On Page 1 of this week’s paper, you will read a very graphic account of a trail that took place last week here in Bowie County. 08/22/2023 11:00 AM

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