Tips and Tours for Traveling with Grandchildren

Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are interested in taking our two grandkids on a big trip this summer and are looking for some good ideas. Can you recommend some travel companies that offer special travel packages for grandparents and grandkids?

Dueling tax proposals in the Lege

The Texas House passed a bill promising $17 billion in tax relief, a measure that is at odds with the Senate’s tax break plan, according to the Austin American-Statesman. The House bill would lower by half a home’s cap on appraisal increases. It passed overwhelmingly, 141-9. However, Lt. Gov.

Tribe and Community

What makes us tick as humans? It’s a rather existential question that has dogged any number of thinkers for centuries.

Letters to the Editor Policy

The Double Mountain Chronicle welcomes Letters to the Editor for possible publication in the newspaper. A Letter to the Editor must be original, signed by the writer, and include the address and phone number of the writer. Only the name of the writer and the city will be published with the letter.

2 Cents Worth

Good morning to all of you, set with me and visit awhile and drink your cup of coffee or a glass of tea. One thing I know the wind knows how to blow did you ever see the wind blow like it has in our part of Texas.

Mr. Whiz Bang Upbeat Feel Good in Marshall

People all over East Texas have told me I need to interview James Duncan who works at radio station KMHT in Marshall. So on an interview trip to that part of the state I stopped at the station.

Faces & Places

“God's tactics are counterintuitive to our male-centered world, but therein lies the surprise for the Enemy, for the world, and for us. For when men and women are allied together, richer discussions result in better decisions, the elimination of blind spots, and a greater kingdom force in the world.

What’s in a name?

Because it is my name! Because I cannot have another in my life! – John Proctor, The Crucible Indulge this quick review of your high school Junior English class.

New RMD Rules for 2023

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the new rules on required minimum distributions from IRAs and 401(k)s? I will turn 72 this year and want to be clear on what I’m required to do. Planning Ahead Dear Planning, Thanks to the SECURE Act 2.

Old Glory News

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter. Such a beautiful day, what a Blessing to enjoy with family and friends. We pray for a nice rain, the clouds look so great, maybe we will be Blessed with a shower.