The 501:

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. This time, I scanned a magazine looking for inspiration.

4 Simple Ways to Keep Allergy Season at Bay

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

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. So, if you’re a woman, what can you do to live a financially secure life when you retire?

Time for a summer cut? warm weather dog grooming

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.

Who wants to mop?

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

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Capital Highlights

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:

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

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

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.