Capital Highlights

Body What to expect in legislative session The 2023 Texas legislative session opened Jan. 10, with property taxes, gun control and the power grid expected to be among the top issues on the agenda.

The 501:

Body This is my brain on no sugar. So far, so good. New Year’s resolution? Nope. Coincidental timing. I fear for the future of Dr Pepper. What’ll I drink with those Sonic chilidogs? Unsweet iced tea? Sounds semi-ludicrous.

Worried about inflation? Consider these moves

Body As you know, inflation was big news throughout 2022. But will it continue in 2023? And looking even further ahead, how should you account for inflation in your long-term plans?

Capital Highlights

Body Winter storm called ‘once in a generation’ An arctic storm that swept through the state bringing low temperatures and high winds also affected roughly two-thirds of the country’s population, according to the National Weather Service, bringing the coldest Christmas in decades...

Journey to the West... A Trip to India - Part III

Body In Journey to the West - Part I, I wrote about a trip to India when I went to the Taj Mahal, saw monkeys swarm onto cars in the street, enjoyed spicy Indian food and was fortunate enough to see some of that amazing country.

Tanks for reading

Body If you buy livestock supplement in a round, steel tank, six feet across, you end up with an emp ty tank not designed for eventual long-term use as a water tank. Ask me. Not to w o r r y . Supple ment in big, steel containers seem not be a current buying choice. I looked.

Time for New Year’s financial resolutions

Body It’s that time of year when many of us promise ourselves we’ll go to the gym more, or learn a new language, or take up a musical instrument, or any number of other worthy goals. But this year, when making New Year’s resolutions, why not also consider some financial ones?

Capital Highlights

Body Retiring senator named Secretary of State Retiring state Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, has been named the next secretary of state by Gov. Greg Abbott. She replaces John Scott, who announced his resignation effective at year’s end.

Traveling Man Best Steaks

Body Texas is famous for big ranches and raising cattle. Where there are ranches and cattle, there are people that like their steaks. As a whole,weTexans like our steaks,and thankfully,so do most people in America.

Financial Focus PASSING ASSETS THROUGH A TRUST : WHAT TO KNOW

Body As the year winds down, your thoughts might drift to the future. And, as part of that future, you may be thinking of where your financial assets will end up.