Category: Features

Stay On Guard Against Scams

R.O.S.E. Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month. June is also a great time for seniors to travel and spend time with loved ones—and the fraudsters know it! They are looking for ways to take advantage of vulnerable individuals. Seniors are often the target of scams due to their trusting nature. Therefore,…

Traveling with Essential Oils

JoAnne Gaudioso Whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, by car, plane, or train, essential oils can help to ease the stress of travel, boost your immune system, and help you feel refreshed and energized upon arrival. The best part is that most essential oils can be easily incorporated into your travel routine. With a…

Texas Talks Speaker Series at the Courthouse Museum in Denton

Join the Denton County Office of History and Culture for the Texas Talks Speaker Series! Rebecca Sharpless will discuss her book Grain and Fire: A History of Baking in the American South at the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum on Wednesday, June 28, at 2:30 p.m. Rebecca Sharpless weaves a brilliant chronicle, vast in perspective and entertaining in detail,…

Word of the Month: Cenote

David Zapatka Reading in the Quest magazine recently, I came across the word cenote. Cenote—si-ˈnō-tē noun: a natural pit or deep sinkhole in limestone resulting from the collapse of limestone bedrock that exposes groundwater underneath with a pool at the bottom that is found especially in the Yucatán Peninsula. Origin and Etymology—Mexican Spanish, from Yucatec ts’onot…

Texas History: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Vicki Baker There’s a famous quote attributed to Winston Churchill that goes, “History is written by the victors.” This belief could only be true if history was fixed, settled, and static. It never is. It keeps evolving. When new facts emerge, it gets revisited. That’s been the case with author and historian E. R. Bills,…

Dollar & Sense: Seizing the Opportunity: Harnessing Roth Conversion Amidst Potential Tax Increases

With the national debt exceeding $31 trillion and concerns about potential future tax increases, retirees and those nearing retirement face a critical decision regarding their retirement savings. Here we explore the benefits of Roth conversion, with the possibility of dramatic tax rate hikes. By taking advantage of historically low tax rates, individuals can position themselves…