"Extension service offers private application training course" By GregoryW. Baker County Extension Agent Agriculture and Natural Resources

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be offering a Private Applicator Training Course to assist those interested in obtaining a license from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, March 18, at 2200 7th Street, 4th Floor, Matagorda County office in Bay City,.

"Spring Break just isn’t the same when you’re an adult" by: Jessica Shepard

I know that my friends with kids are already groaning with the prospect of “Spring Break” next week.     And, sure, I do feel for them – mostly.     At the same time, it’s a hard week for those of us in the journalism business.

"You thought the pandemic was trouble for the economy " by: John Sample

I don’t know how many of you out there lived through the 70s, but I was just getting out of college and it was brutal trying to find a job.     Investing was as simple as finding a CD as interest rates rose beyond belief.     We were in a real recession and still had inflation.

PSA: Financial advisors can help reduce anxiety

The long-running pandemic has caused many different types of anxieties – including financial anxiety.     But even during normal times, many people have fears about meeting their financial goals.     You can reduce this stress, though – by getting help from a financial professional.

"When we seek the Lord, we can walk in strength" by: Caleb Gibson

The great writer G.K. Chesterton’s mind was so preoccupied that he frequently forgot to keep appointments.     He relied on his wife in all practical matters.      Once on a lecture tour he sent her the following telegram: “Am in Birmingham. Where ought I to be?”     She wired back: “Home.”

"Reel Reviews: ‘The Batman’ has younger cast, complicated storyline" by: Jessica Shepard

In my world, Michael Keaton’s portrayal of Batman/Bruce Wayne is the gold standard and all the other actors trying their hand at the role only ever succeed in one or the other – not the duality of both sides of the character!

"If you’re freezing and watching soccer outside, you’re probably in Texas" by: Mike Reddell

I spent mid-day Saturday covering the Bay City Ladycat Soccer team.

"Attention to detail seemingly factors into everything" by: Jessica Shepard

“I Love You” are three little words that everyone knows about.      I’m talking about everyone far and wide – young and old!      But, we have another three-word phrase here at home: “attention to detail.”      More often than not it happens after someone’s missed something right in front of them.

"Hope you have a large supply of Dramamine for this bumpy ride " by: John Sample

Last week was about as volatile a trading week as most traders could stomach.      The various indexes and averages moved to the plus side for the week’s trading activity       What was important was the S&P 500 stock index did not push below 4225.

PSA: How can you cope with market volatility?

For the past few months, investors have been concerned about inflation, rising interest rates, and the lingering effects of the pandemic.      And now, added to those worries is the situation in Ukraine.      How should you respond?