"Heaven forbid we promote more information and transparency" by: Mike Reddell

Here’s something I don’t get.    At governmental agencies I cover – it seems public information is a commodity that must be guarded.    Here’s what I’m talking about.    When I started out as a reporter in 1973, we were given backup information at meetings all of the time.

"Progress, growth beneficial for everyone across the board" by: Jessica Shepard

Last week I attended a luncheon featuring LCRA’s General Manager Phil Wilson at the Bay City Chamber of Commerce and he commented on how broadband has become a necessity.

"Sometimes the easiest thing to do is the hardest" by: John Sample

We have lost ground the last two weeks in the equities markets.    Not sure what to attribute the pullback, outside of little to spark interest of the masses.  We did have the ARM IPO last week that went well.  Another tech chip maker hanging its hat on AI.

PSA: Consider financial gifts for grandchildren

If you have grandchildren, you may want to help them along in life by making some financial gifts - but which ones?   You have several options.

Esmeralda Salinas: Art meets yoga in Matagorda

Studio 457 had their ribbon cutting in Matagorda this past Friday afternoon, and while I was excited about seeing this new studio and supporting their instructors, I had no idea I would be walking into an art gallery!

"Reel Reviews: ‘A Haunting in Venice’ arguably best Agatha Christie portrayal on screen" by: Jessica Shepard

I have to preface this with a reminder that I’ve actually never read any of Agatha Christie’s novels and I know there are over 60 of them.    That being said, I’ve also only seen the films made in the last decade and nothing before that.

‘Cultivating Intentions’ by Karen Restivo

Searching in the Direction     of Uncertainty        Some individuals believe that so much in life is left up to chance.      Nobody hand picks what family they’re born into as far as we know.

"Paying more for streaming services providing less experiences" by: Jessica Shepard

I get it – every business has to make money to pay their employees, fees, licenses, titles, taxes, and whatever else it takes to run said company.    That’s a universal truth from top to bottom including everything from giant global companies to small businesses like ours.

"I know it is Fall somewhere and I am not sure that is a great thing" by: John Sample

It is a big week for the tech sector as the new I phone 15 will be introduced by Apple.      There has been concern after news broke that the Chinese Government outlawed use of Apple phones in government facilities sending Apple down last week.

PSA: Own a business? Consider these retirement plans

Do you own a small business or are you self-employed?    If so, have you considered sponsoring a retirement plan?    Now is a good time to start one.    Thanks to the SECURE 2.0 legislation, you can receive tax credits for opening and administering a 401(k), SEP-IRA, or SIMPLE IRA.