We all hope to retire comfortably. But once we reach retirement, we may need to adjust our expectations and behaviors somewhat in response to financial issues — and that’s especially true for women.

BRYAN - COLLEGE STATION - While people tend to dress differently depending on the season, most pets “wear” the same coat year-round. Shaving off this hair during the hot summer months may seem like a good idea to keep a dog cool, but it can actually have the opposite effect for some animals.

Ever want to get rid of a new hire who’s just not working out? Make ‘em mop. If they like mopping as much as I do, they’ll quit.

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Central figure in Paxton case charged The Austin real estate developer who is at the heart of Attorney General Ken Paxton’s impeachment was arraigned on eight federal charges Friday, the Austin Ameri can-Statesman reported. Nate Paul was arrested by the FBI on Thursday.

Yes, Santa Claus. There is a Virginia.

Texas House votes to impeach AG Ken Paxton The Texas House voted overwhelmingly to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton Saturday, only the third time in the state’s history that has occurred. The Austin American- Statesman and numerous news outlets reported the chamber voted 121-23 to remove Paxton, 60, from office while he awaits a trial in the Senate during a special session yet to be called. Last week a House investigations committee heard evidence from investigators and sent 20 articles of impeachment against Paxton. The evidence presented by investigators against Paxton included a 2015 state securities case, an ongoing federal probe into his connection with campaign donor Nate Paul, an Austin real estate developer, and an extramarital affair he tried to conceal from his wife, state Sen. Angela Paxton, R-Allen.

By definition, business owners put a lot of their financial resources into their enterprises. But as an owner, you may need to invest in more than inventories and payroll to help achieve the future you’ve envisioned. Here are a few investments you may want to consider:

MUNDAY—The Munday City - County Library wants to give our deepest gratitude to the local businesses and patrons who generously donated to our summer reading event. Without their help, we would not have been able to make this event happen.

If you go to the New England area, specifically to Maine, to watch the leaves turn in the fall, for work or vacation, or whatever your reason, there are two “must” things to do in Portland to make it memorable: Have a Maine lobster, and visit the Portland Head Light. I wrote a few weeks ago about lobsters, so here’s my take on the famous lighthouse in Portland. The Portland Head Light is easily recognized as the most photographed lighthouse in America, and the oldest in Maine. It is featured in paintings, photos, literature, and used to illustrate inspiring quotes. I have two prints of it hanging in my guest bedroom. It is such an iconic lighthouse, it’s the ideal version of a lighthouse, with its white tower, surrounding white buildings with red roofs,standing high on the craggy granite shore. It’s no wonder it is the most photogenic lighthouse in the country.