The Idle American ...

Oh, Will, Oh, Johnny….They are missed, these two men who didn’t try to make us love each other, but at the very least, made us tolerant of each other during their professional lives. Perhaps unknowingly, their gentle humor fostered tolerance.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Cost for future water needs could reach $174B Texas will need to invest $174 billion over the next 50 years to keep up with water demand, according to a draft 2027 state water plan approved last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Financial Focus

Everyone needs an emergency fund. Financial experts recommend it, and we’ve all experienced surprise expenses: a costly car repair, a broken water heater or unexpected medical bills. Despite our best intentions, building a financial cushion can feel impossible.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor:There has been a lot of conversation surrounding the upcoming bond election on May 2nd. At the heart of it, one thing is clear: a new structure is needed.One of the biggest concerns— and a completely valid one—is the cost.

The Idle American ...

Grant Jeffrey Cline of Frisco, Texas, tragically died on June 6 while pursuing his passion for climbing the rock face of Royal Arches in Yosemite National Park. He was 18.

Financial Focus

Risks threatening Gen Z’s retirement — and how to tackle themWhile older generations worry about having enough money for retirement, many Gen Z workers aren’t even starting to save.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Redistricting bill heads to Abbott’s desk Patrick warns GOP could lose state House majorityLt. Gov. Dan Patrick warned last week that the GOP risks losing its majority in the state House this November and urged party unity behind the winner of the May runoff between U.S. Sen.

LAUGHS OF THE WEEK

Compiled off the Internet by Jeff Blackmon, Publisher of the Hereford BRANDFunny jokes about all 50 states MissouriA man from Kansas City walks into a bar and asks, “Wanna hear a joke about people from St. Louis?”The bartender says, “Listen, pal, I’m from St. Louis, and I won’t appreciate it.

TALES OF DEAF SMITH COUNTY

“To the younger generation... talk with the older generation around you. Befriend them, learn from them, hear their stories and humble yourselves. You could learn a lifetime of lessons from a simple thirty minute conversation.

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION

Border wall through Big Bend apparently on holdAfter public outcry, a physical border wall through Big Bend National Park appears to be on hold, The Texas Tribune reported.