STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Voters approve all 17 proposed amendmentsTexas voters approved all 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot last week, the Houston Chronicle reported.

The BB gun truce of 1985

There are certain summers that live forever in memory.For some, it was the year they fell in love. For me, it was the year I nearly lost an eye to a Daisy lever-action.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDFunny state laws New Jersey• Automobiles are not to pass horse drawn carriages on the street. • Bernard’s Township: It is illegal to frown as the town is a “Frown-Free Town Zone”.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Voters approve all 17 proposed amendmentsTexas voters approved all 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot last week, the Houston Chronicle reported.

All In: Insulated

“Presidents and prime ministers, whether they live in the rich or the poor world, are insulated and isolated from the devastating impact of global poverty. They read the statistics, but they rarely witness at first hand the misery and degradation of life on a dollar a day.

Financial Focus

As the year winds down, it’s the perfect time to make some smart moves before the calendar flips to 2026. Think of it as a financial tune-up that could help with saving money and setting you up for success in the months ahead. Here are some things to consider.

All In: Ghosts

A time machine set to 60 years ago would carry us to windswept acreage on the north side of Hereford where dignitaries and businessmen assembled to share handshakes, back slaps and ceremonial groundbreaking.

A financial roadmap for veterans entering civilian life

The transition from military to civilian life brings countless adjustments. It also marks a good time to review how you’re taking charge of your financial future. Veteran Saves Week is Nov.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

Premiums rise as ACA open enrollment beginsThe window for signing up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is now open through Jan. 15, with most Texans expected to pay considerably higher premiums, The Texas Tribune reported.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Funny state laws MassachusettsAt a wake, mourners may eat no more than three sandwiches.• Boston: It is illegal to play the fiddle. • Holyoke, Massachusetts, makes it unlawful to water your lawn when it is raining.