‘Human Custody’

   When entering the world, newborns are fully dependent on their parents or caregivers 100%.    Holding their own heads up is an impossibility without the support of loved ones.

"Football is here and so is the time to explain journalism" by: Mike Reddell

   Football season has arrived.   High school and college teams begin their season this weekend.   I’m looking for a luckier season.  I got escorted from Beeville sidelines for getting on the sidelines to photograph the Blackcats and home team Beeville.

"Real journalists don’t pander to gossip, rumors for entertainment’s sake" by: Jessica Shepard

   On any given day, you can see residents complaining and bashing Bay City and Matagorda County on social media.  And while there are several toxic group outlets on Facebook, Tiktok, or Snapchat – it’s all just one big mess!

"The Fed lights the candles for more gains or does it?" by: John Sample

   Last week looked dark for tech companies until the Fed Chairman’s speech at the Jackson Hole economic conference Friday sent stocks into a buying frenzy closing at record levels.    The Fed Chair’s speech indicated a pivot toward lowering interest rates.

PSA: Let a financial advisor help plan for life’s curveballs

   No matter your stage in life - caring for children, preparing for retirement, or planning your legacy - unexpected events could derail what you’re working hard to achieve financially.  With so much at stake, you may want guidance from a financial professional.

"Reel Reviews: ‘The Bad Guys 2’ has animated jokes, gags for the whole family" by: Jessica Shepard

    My favorite sort of animated films are the ones that have jokes for children of all ages and adults to enjoy.  After all, how many adults are stuck as chaperones or guardians of said children and watching some cartoon flick tailored to its target audience?

‘Flying Debris’

   Hurricane season puts us all on notice as we’re entering the month of September.  Storm preparation is essential especially if living on or near the coast.

"Trump is directing several moves to affect voting" by: Mike Reddell

   A Washington, DC TV station is reporting that the presence of National Guard troops and agents from several federal police agencies are damaging the DC restaurant business.  The report coincides with President Trump’s recent federal takeover of police in the nation’s capital.

"‘-ber months on the horizon make time feel like more of illusion" by: Jessica Shepard

   I don’t know if you’ve been to any big-box retail stores lately, but I think we’ve officially entered “Hallothankmas” season.  You know, the consolidation of majorly commercialized and market holidays in the “-ber” months?

"Hitting the home stretch for the summer on a heater" by: John Sample

   We closed a volatile near all-time highs.  Last week witnessed the CPI coming in near expectations at 2.7%.  The problem came with the PPI coming in higher than expected.