"It’s hard to argue with success until it is not there" by: John Sample

We are into the eclipse week that may end up to being a lot to do about nothing due to weather.      Hard to experience an event if you can’t actually see it happen.      Sometimes things are just not meant to be what you planned and you adapt.

PSA: What should you know about long-term care?

We all hope to remain healthy and independent throughout our lives – but life can be unpredictable.    If you ever need some type of long-term care, would you be financially prepared?    Long-term care can be quite costly.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Godzilla x Kong’ not nearly enough team-up screen time" by: Jessica Shepard

Alright, I know that movies featuring giant monsters fighting aren’t something exactly new to the big screen.    However, I’m all about action flicks that feature titanic creatures duking it out with an awesome soundtrack and easy storyline.

‘The Art of Appreciation’

Cultivating and tending to a garden requires time and patience, but in the end, your care and nurturing produces a bounty of fruits and vegetables or a landscape of magnificent flowers.

"Embracing STEM Excellence: A journey at Texas Science and Engineering Fair" By Amy Nowlin

Having the privilege of serving as a judge at the Texas Science and Engineering Fair (TXSEF) held at Texas A&M University was an enlightening and fulfilling experience.

"Council’s handling of pig farm report far from transparent" by: Mike Reddell

The good news for me is the orthopedic surgeon cleared me to put weight on both of my legs after waiting nine weeks for my right femur to heal.  So my attention turns to rehabbing my body and getting back into the mix of Matagorda County news.

"Springtime sunshine hours are exhausting for this night owl" by: Jessica Shepard

When most people talk about springtime they see it as a time of new growth, new beginnings, more sunlight, and so forth.  For me, it’s nothing like that and my mom can wholeheartedly agree that I’m not a springtime person – I’m better suited for months when there’s less sunlight.

"The first quarter winner is in the books" by: John Sample

We made it through the first quarter of the year and the S&P 500 climbed 10%.  This hasn’t happened in over a decade.  In years past when the market has climbed this much, there has been over a 50% chance that the index will be higher by the end of the year.

PSA: Slow and steady: A smart way to invest

You may have heard about investors who get in on the ground floor of a hot new company and quickly make a fortune - but that’s rare and certainly not a viable plan for most people.  Instead, try to follow a slow-and-steady strategy.  With this approach, you can start out small.

"Reel Reviews: Latest ‘Ghostbusters’ franchise installment worth waiting for" by: Jessica Shepard

To say I grew up watching the Ghostbusters franchise isn’t an understatement by any measure of the word.   In fact, the original two films from 1984 and 1989 respectively, have always been a cornerstone of family fun in our household.