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.

Capital Highlights

Body 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.

Investment ideas for business owners

Body 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.

Amanda’s Library Musings

Body 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.

The Portland Head Light

Body 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.

Don’t let ‘em hook you

Body Who are you on the Internet? Advertisers know us all. Except a company in Idaho thinks I like to fish. They keep trying to sell me fly rods. Should I bite? Maybe just nibble? It’s a way to derail the information-collectors. Let ‘em think I f ish. I don’t.

Capital Highlights

Body Fort Hood renamed after Korean, Vietnam war hero It’s official. Fort Hood, named for a high-ranking Confederate officer in the Civil War, has been renamed Fort Cavazos, in honor of native Texan Richard E. Cavazos, the country’s first Hispanic four-star general.