How Do We Decide What Matters?

I love to listen to podcasts, and it was The Mel Robbins Podcast that introduced me to a problem-solving exercise called the Five Whys.The premise is straightforward. When you’re trying to understand a problem, you ask why. Then you ask why again. Then again.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Rural counties face hurdles in regulating data centers Rural counties trying to slow or even block data center construction are finding they have limited legal authority, the Texas Standard reported.

Financial Focus

You Have an Estate Plan — Whether You Know It or NotThink estate planning is only for the wealthy or elderly? Think again. If you own anything — a home, a car, a savings account, even a pet — you already have an estate plan. The only question is: Did you create it, or will your state do it for you?

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor,As we prepare for the Google datacenter construction, different people explain how this will benefit our county and city.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Gains seen in all subjects on STAAR tests Texas high school students showed improvement in every subject in this spring’s end-ofcourse STAAR exams, the Texas Education Agency reported.The results include assessments in Algebra I, English I, English II, biology and U.S. history.

Financial Focus

Financial Advisor 205 W 4th St Suite 101 Hereford, TX 79045 806-364-0041EJB-19325-A-E-DA-3 AECSPAD > edwardjones.comFive questions that could change how you see retirementSaving for retirement is important, but it’s only part of the picture.

The Idle American ...

Devil's Workshop?...Every now and again, someone comes up with suggestions for addition to the list of what to do when there's nothing to do.As often as not, such "yawn fodder" winds up to fill holesgaping or otherwise--just before newspapers go to press.

Financial Focus

Help your graduate use credit and debit cards wiselyAs your new graduate prepares to step into the next chapter of life - whether that's more education or starting a career - one of the best things you can do is help them understand how to use credit cards, debit cards and prepaid cards wisely.

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“May we never let the things we can’t have, or don’t have, or shouldn’t have, spoil the enjoyment of the things we do have or can have. As we value our happiness let us not forget it, for one of the greatest lessons in life is learning to be happy without the things we cannot or should not have.

The Idle American ...

Bob, Ray and Dog Nights….Readers with long memories yearn for more clean, creative humor. Sadly, folks in the first half of their lives are clueless about the golden years of radio. It featured 30-minute comedy shows with multiple thigh-slapping moments via radio.