"Letter to the Editor: On transparency in government: Another look"

   Dear editor,    “On the 21st of September, Mike Reddell of the Bay City Sentinel published an Opinion piece regarding transparency in government.    While I agree with the overall sentiment of the article, I want to offer my side as an elected official and expand on it.

"Spooky Season brings back fun fall memories, experiences" by: Jessica Shepard

   Depending on where you get your information from it’s “Spooky Season” right now and has been since Oct. 1 – for some folks.    I started preparing my friends and family right after Labor Day – or pretty much the moment I saw my first Halloween decoration on a store shelf.

"Not sure the future of the economy could be any more uncertain" by: John Sample

  Last week provided an abundance of data to evaluate as to the future impact on the economy.       Last Friday the jobs report reflected much higher job gains than expected.  Initially the indexes dropped on the thought that the Federal Reserve would interpret those numbers as inflationary.

PSA: When should you sell investments?

   If you’re a long-term investor, your portfolio may stay fairly stable over time.    However, you may occasionally need to sell some investments.    But when - and why?

"Reel Reviews: ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ tries to reboot horror series with more possessed bodies" by: Jessica Shepard

   There’s one thing I always tell my friends – I’ll watch any horror movie once and that’s really the only mindset I could adopt when it came to “The Exorcist: Believer” when it was released last week.

"Upcoming countywide juried art exhibition" By Esmeralda Salinas

   In an effort to bring more art to a wider audience and to encourage local artists to participate, we have a phenomenal collaborative effort from the Matagorda County Museum, the Bay City Art League, and the City by the Sea Museum who will host a Lone Star Art Guild Qualifying Winter Juried Art...

"A sharp-looking pair of Fish Spurs right accessory for SMU" by: Mike Reddell

   MaLinda saw an item the other day online about fish spurs.     She had never come across the term in all of the Aggie-related things we have in our house.     It did bring a chuckle to me, since it’s the first time I’ve thought about them in years, maybe decades.

"Seeing less common sense out in the working world" by: Jessica Shepard

   While it’s my goal to try and keep this column as an overall lighthearted, humorous, or otherwise entertaining space for our readers – sometimes events happen that leave an impression on me and I’m prompted to share my experience with our readers.

"Holiday season is just around the corner which can be scary" by: John Sample

   September lived up to its reputation as one of the worst months for stocks and we are now in the fourth quarter.     The next thing you know it will be Trick or Treat and fall will finally arrive in Texas.

PSA: What should you ask a financial advisor?

   Investing can be challenging, so it may be a good idea to work with a financial advisor - but how can you choose the right one?     You’ll need to ask some questions of any advisor you’re considering.