The 501:

Body In a trusted online Farm Bureau publication, “Twenty Things on the Farm That Just Make Sense” piqued my curiosity. So, I started reading to see what sort of things qualified. No surprise, baling wire topped the list, followed by feed sacks.

Financial Focus

Body Mutual funds offer investors a chance to own shares in dozens of companies, as well as bonds, government securities and other investments. But you might be able to broaden your portfolio further by owning another type of fund — an exchange- traded fund (ETF).

The 501:

Body Stressed? I don’t know about you,but if I’m not stressed, check me for a pulse. Stress is the stuff of life. It keeps us going. Right? While it kills us.Oh,well. I stress just trying to think of a topic worth wasting my readers’ time.

4 Simple Ways to Keep Allergy Season at Bay

Body With warmer outdoor temperatures, many homeowners suffer through longer allergy seasons. In fact, allergy days have increased by 20 days, according to a study conducted by the National Academy of Sciences.

Women retirees may need to adjust financial course

Body 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.

Time for a summer cut? warm weather dog grooming

Body BRYAN - COLLEGE STATION - While people tend to dress differently depending on the season, most pets “wear” the same coat year-round.

Who wants to mop?

Body 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. Back in my letter- carrier days, I had to mop the post office lobby floor a couple of times when the janitor was on vacation. Bummer.

Knox notes

Body Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. KNOX CITY—Car show, live music, food and fireworks. Knox City Neighborhood Watch Program welcomes ASALTO.

Capital Highlights

Body 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.

The 501:

Body Yes, Santa Claus. There is a Virginia. I jest. If Santa knows anybody, he knows Virginia, who famously questioned his existence in 1897. But when it comes to names on his current list, Virginia barely rates. It’s no longer a common child’s name.