"Reel Reviews: ‘Dracula: A Love Tale’ lives up to its name entirely" by: Jessica Shepard

Almost everyone knows the basic story of Dracula – at least form a literature or historical perspective.I mean, Bram Stoker’s “Dracula” novel came out in 1897, so, I think we’ve gotten a good grasp of it by now.

Uncomfortable Truths

Admit it, we all struggle with challenges that appear just out of our grasp, frustrated by numerous failed attempts to succeed at finding a job, being promoted, losing weight, trying out to make a team or completing a marathon.

"UIL football district alignment sort of like history, geography lessons" by: Mike Reddell

   The 2026-2028 version of the UIL District football and basketball Realignment surfaced late Sunday.  For Matagorda County coaches, I don’t imagine there were any local surprises.

"Just over a decade between Friday the 13ths in February" by: Jessica Shepard

   Sometimes I struggle with an idea for a column and other times words flow out of nowhere on the most random topics.Take this week, I was alternating between staring off in general space and at the calendar.

"Be careful that your plans don’t come back to bite you" by: John Sample

   We had another down week during our one week of winter weather.  I got out my long pants for their three day use for this year and back they went.  I will say that I am grateful that I don’t reside further north where one would deal with that type of weather for months.

PSA: Why Social Security matters more for women

   Social Security is often the foundation of financial security in retirement, especially for women.  The unique challenges that women face, such as fewer years in the workforce and longer life spans, mean benefits matter even more.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Wrecking Crew’ entertaining story of estranged brothers" by: Jessica Shepard

   I had honestly forgotten about “The Wrecking Crew” dropping on amazon Prime last week.  Luckily, my mom recommended it and reminded me in the same breath – so, that’s this week’s movie choice.

The darkside of expectations

   Drawing a close to the end of 2025, I asked a handful of my coaching clients if they would share which one of the aspects of our work together had the largest impact on their growth and development.

Resolution #1: Get to know your home

February  When it comes to New Year’s resolutions for your home, the most important step doesn’t involve spending money, it starts with awareness.   Understanding how your home functions, and where its critical systems are located, can save time, money, and stress when something goes wrong.

"Watching my dogs in the weather, not for the cold but things to roll in in" by: Mike Reddell

   In a short time in the grip of Winter Storm Fern you quickly remember things about cold weather that you discount in Southeast Texas.  Like dressing in layers, although it doesn’t take long to remember that rule.