Resolution #3: Outdoor Rooms & Curb Appeal

April  With the indoor clutter tamed, April is the moment to carry that feeling of ease beyond your front door.   Curb appeal isn’t about perfection; it’s about thoughtful edits that make arriving home feel intentional and welcoming.

"Rising spring temperatures teasing early summer feel" by: Jessica Shepard

The official first day of spring was last week and I feel like temperatures have been nearing summer staples for weeks.   Sure, we had that last, teeny tiny cold front blow through and last roughly two days.   But, now we’re topping the mid-80s and I’m not impressed.

"A new week and a completely new set of rules" by: John Sample

After four down weeks sending the S&P 500 index down to 6500, investors are looking for a life line.     The only real answer would be for the Iran situation find some sort of resolution.     It appears that it is all up to the President.

PSA: Take charge of your debt, one step at a time

If you have debt that feels overwhelming, you can regain control.   First, know what you owe.   List all balances from mortgages, auto loans, medical bills, and credit cards, and divide that total by your gross income.   Aim for less than 35% with a mortgage or 20% without.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Peaky Blinders’ flick finally ends series" by: Jessica Shepard

When the ‘Peaky Blinders’ British TV series ended after its sixth season in 2022, I wasn’t banking on getting any other entries into the franchise.  It seemed determined to end on a cliffhanger without any hopes of continuing.

What’s in your Vocabulary?

There’s power in the thoughts you think and the words you speak.

Jim Folse announces re-election campaign

Over the past several years, it has been my honor to serve the citizens of Bay City on the City Council. During that time, our community has made meaningful progress in infrastructure, public safety, economic development, and quality of life improvements.

"Corpus Christi is all the talk, but we all need to talk about water" by: Mike Reddell

I don’t imagine many of us in Texas, particularly South of San Antonio, who aren’t aware of  Corpus Christi’s water woes.  It’s hardly new – drive out Texas 35 from Bay City and see the infrastructure that Corpus built to pull Colorado River water near the Texas 35 river bridge.

"Bureaucratic red tape is eroding partnerships" by: Jessica Shepard

While I usually want to devote this column space to something more lighthearted and entertaining, I’m unable to do that this week.  And what’s on my mind is still a struggle because its’ something I’ve written about before, too.

"We jumped forward an hour and woke to a changing world" by: John Sample

Last week was a bit of downer for investors as the price of crude climbed to $100 a barrel and sent the various indexes and averages south.  The S&P 500 dropped below 6700 as concerns grew over the impact of rising crude prices sending the cost of living higher.