The evolution of Hall County houses

Most of the founders of Hall County arrived on the Fort Worth and Denver Railroad around 1888. They found their “Garden of Eden” was a “Sea of Grass.” The problem was you could not build a house out of grass.

How can business owners plan for an exit?

If you’re a business owner, you always have a lot to do and a lot to think about. But have you put much thought into how you’ll eventually leave it all behind? Even if you’re a few years away from that day, it’s a good idea to create an exit strategy.

Postcards from the past

Long before the internet and email, people communicated by sending postcards. Memphis advertised for new settlers to come see and settle in the “New Garden of Eden.

Treasury bonds: Still safe for investors

You may have read reports about an impending “debt crisis” in the U.S. Should you be worried about investing in Treasury securities? Part of the concern over debt has been driven by the cost of government borrowing, which has risen because of higher interest rates.

Do you procrastinate?

Procrastination is a thief. It robs you of the one commodity that you can’t buy back which is time. Schedules are thrown off. Events may be delayed. It replaces accomplishment with inaction. Dreams and plans are laid away.

Financial Focus

As we begin the new year,you may be receiving various tax statements from your financial services provider — so it’s a good time to consider how your investments are taxed.

Wellington bids farewell to Bill Hatch

WELLINGTON – A 17-member Community Choir,under the leadership of musician Juliana Baumgardner, performed “My God and I,”“How GreatThou Art”and “When We All Get to Heaven” for Bill Hatch’s funeral service at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 3. Close friends Dana Bell and Gene Pena officiated at the memorial.

The Memphis on TNE Red!

In 1922, the City of Memphis paved 50 blocks of the city with brick. Manifest destiny had drawn people to the new Garden of Eden, and the new people wanted a more substantial road system than mud and sand. The county built a new courthouse, and the Masons built a new lodge on the square.

Raymond Ballew's run for sheriff

I have been doing research for the past seven years on my grandfather, Raymond Ballew. I think I must have OCD or LSD or one of them -isms. All I know for sure is that I cannot stop. I know a lot of you are against social media, but I am addicted to Facebook.

Are swarming ladybugs harmful?

The annual invasion of swarming ladybugs appears to be in motion. Reports of ladybird beetles, commonly known as ladybugs, invading homes and structures across the southern U.S. have raised questions and concerns.