Bemused by ‘peruse’

Trick question: Do you usually read my column thoroughly, or do you just peruse it?I couldn’t think of a better way to introduce our topic: commonly misused words. “Peruse” is on a list of 75.The word “peruse” I heard first circa-1967 from a college boyfriend.

Hall County Home Delivered Meals in need of help

The rising cost of everything has finally hit our group hard. Without donations, Hall County Home Delivered Meals (HCHDM) may not be here this time next year.The cost of food has skyrocketed for us, too. We are funded by two organizations — both fund at about 80%.

One billion

For those who have thought obesity an American problem, we have the statistic that one in eight people worldwide — yes, one billion people — are now considered “fat.” That means a lot of hypertension, diabetes, joint replacements, heart disease, kidney failure and… cancer.

The 501

Trick question: Do you usually read my column thoroughly, or do you just peruse it? I couldn’t think of a better way to introduce our topic: commonly misused words. “Peruse” is on a list of 75. The word “peruse” I heard first circa-1967 from a college boyfriend.

Financial Focus

September is Life Insurance Awareness Month and the perfect time to consider whether you have adequate coverage to protect your loved ones. While no one likes to think about what would happen if they weren't around, doing so is an act of love.

Letter to the Editor

The rising cost of everything has finally hit our group hard. Without donations, Hall County Home Delivered Meals (HCHDM) may not be here this time next year. The cost of food has skyrocketed for us, too. We are funded by two organizations — both fund at about 80%.

Ponder Points

Starting with a small herd of longhorns in the 1850s, Dan Waggoner and his son, Tom, converted parts of six North Texas counties (Archer, Baylor, Foard, Knox, Wichita and Wilbarger) into a 750 square-mile cattle empire.

Financial Focus

No matter what stage of your life you’re in — caring for children, working toward retirement or planning your legacy — unforeseen events like a job loss, a major illness or even a stock market drop could derail what you’re work ing so hard to achieve financially.

The 501:

Survivor. That’s me. What else do you call someone who successfully drives through Dallas at rush hour?Did we take the right route? I’m not sure. Was I on a toll road? I’ll find out when I get the bill.I just know we made it. M y friend-employee, Terri, was with me.

529 education savings plans: More flexible than you think

Planning for your child’s education can feel overwhelming, but a 529 education savings plan offers a powerful way to build a financial foundation for their educat ional future. One in four parents currently invest in a 529 plan, according to 2025 research by Edward Jones and Morning Consult.