How to choose a tax preparer in the US
NEWS FROM THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU This year, United States taxpayers must file their income tax forms before the April 15, 2024 deadline. For many people, major life changes, business ownership, or simply a lack of knowledge about the ever-changing tax laws make finding a trustworthy tax preparer a good idea. That said, not all…
Read MoreDOJ report on response to Uvalde shooting scathing
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The U.S. Justice Department issued a scathing report late last week on the May 4, 2022, mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Attorney General Merrick Garland said at a news conference in Uvalde that officials’ response that day and afterward “was a failure that should not have…
Read MoreDon’t be caught off guard by mild temperatures, make garden resolutions for 2024
If you have yet to make your New Year’s resolutions or have already decided you do not want to keep a resolution like spending more time in the gym, consider flexing your green thumb instead. A Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert offered ideas for garden-centric resolutions as well as yard and landscape tips for…
Read MoreNo such thing as perfect
SHOWER THOUGHTS “I don’t know, I feel like I’ve done it all wrong and everyone is disappointed in me… but I’m so much better now. I’m getting stronger, I’m coming back, but I feel like people don’t want it for me.” Maybe you’re not where you wanted to be. Maybe you really do have so…
Read MoreThe Bible and the Headlines: News You Can Use – Rare Earth
By David Bachelor, PhD The truth contained in the saying, “You never get a second chance to make a first impression” is on display among this week’s headlines. The item needing a second chance is “rare earth.” Whether it is the sheer volume of stories on this topic or an examination of where these elements…
Read MoreSKILLET LASAGNA
‘Tis the season… for me to dive deep into planning and preparing for the Wild Hog Cook-Off in Cotulla. It takes my mind to cooking and kids—because cook-off and scholarship—so I chose to share from a 4-H Cookbook. Note—the format of this is directly from the book. Have you seen recipes shared this way? From…
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Bring home the trophy
Students at the Ramirez/Burks Elementary School in Cotulla are celebrating their championship in the University Interscholastic League Academic Events Contest this month, having earned the Sweepstakes trophy for their overall high scores, individual and team, at the various competitions that covered a broad range of topics. (Courtesy photo)
Read MoreClassic sounds
Members of the Frank Newman Middle School 8th grade Mariachi Band at Cotulla traveled to Harlandale High School in San Antonio on Saturday, January 20, to audition for places on the Region 11 Mariachi Band and earned acknowledgement from judges for their performances. Jolie Benavidez placed as an alternate on guitarron in the band and…
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