Don’s Views

Body From around the globe and ending in Texas, some questions and words of wisdom… The author of this one once asked an elderly man what it was like to be old and to know the majority of his life was behind him.He told me that he has been the same age his entire life.

Have you built an emergency fund?

Body Many people make financial New Year’s resolutions, such as reducing their debts or contributing more to their retirement accounts — both of which are certainly worthy goals.

The 501: Reading outside your age group

Body Attention young people. (Humor me while I pretend to have some young readers.) Do you want to be on the leading edge? If so, intercept and read your grandparents’ monthly AARP Bulletin. You’ll be decades ahead of your peers. You’ll save yourself some grief over time.

Capital Highlights

Body Bill would require fentanyl education The death of a Leander High School graduate from a fentanyl overdose has prompted state Rep.

Capital Highlights

Body House pushes armed officer at all schools Under legislation prioritized by House Speaker Dade Phelan, every Texas school would have an armed police officer, and aspiring teachers would receive extra support.

Financial moves for military families

Body Military families face many challenges — one of which is the need to build and manage their financial resources. If you are connected to the military, either as an active member or as part of a family, what are some of the issues you face?

Machine gun popcorn

Body HANABA MUNN WELCH The next time your spouse asks that proverbial (if a question can be proverbial) late-evening question, “Do we have any popcorn?” and you don’t, what to do? Look for a jar of the real thing.There was life before microwaves.

Capital Highlights

Body Abbott lays out seven top priorities Gov.

Knox notes

Body Please notify the News-Courier about your upcoming events. Emailed submissions to vcarter@hicks-co.com are preferred. mailto:vcarter@hicks-co.com Area Youth Rally scheduled KNOX CITY—First Baptist Church of Knox City will host an Area Youth Rally on Saturday, Feb. 25 from 5 p.m.

Capital Highlights

Body Border security,tax relief and raises top list For theTexas House and Senate,there is not much daylight between each chamber’s priorities in this year’s legislative session. Leaders say the focus will be on property tax relief, border security and employee raises.