Smith County recognizes its employees
He’s very dependable and we need a lot more like him. Michael, we appreciate you very much. Smith County Sheriff Larry Smith honoring Deputy Michael Johnson Deputy Michael Johnson receives his 20 Years of Service award from Sheriff Larry Smith. Smith County Sheriff’s
Three ways to protect the personal info on your phone
By Alvaro Puig Imagine carrying a written copy of all your conversations with you everywhere you went. Or copies of your account numbers, usernames, and passwords. Or all the photos and videos you’ve ever taken. I bet you’d do just about everything in
Bank names Board
Texas Bank and Trust formally presents Student Board of Directors Mary Gill and her daughter Madison Anderson, Dr. Wayne Guidre and wife Julie, attend the recent Texas Bank and Trust Student Board of Directors reception. ETR Staff Report Students, their families, school administrators
Car Dealerships charge Black and Latino Consumers more alleges FTC
FTC Takes Action Against Auto Dealer Group Asbury Automotive for Discriminating Against Black and Latino Consumers and Charging for Unwanted Add-Ons Asbury Automotive is: David McDavid Ford Ft. Worth David McDavid Honda Frisco David McDavid Honda Irving General Manager Ali Benli Complaint says
Don’t let your money go down the drain
Courtesy photo. By Michele Mills Whether you own or rent your home, at some point, you are going to have a plumbing issue. Plumbers are often in high demand. One recent study reported that more than one-third of U.S. homeowners have called a
Student loan scammers speak your language
By Ari Lazarus Scammers will say just about anything – in any language – to separate you from your hard-earned money. And when it comes to student loan forgiveness, they’ll target Spanish speakers with false promises of debt relief help. The FTC just
What to do if you can’t make car payments
By Colleen Tressler Trouble making car payments? Worried about repossession? Unexpected life events, like a job loss or drop in income, may affect your ability to pay your bills, including car payments. If you’re worried that you won’t be able to make your
Is that person you met online really a military servicemember… or a scammer
By Cristina Miranda If you meet someone on social media or a dating website or app, how can you tell if their profile is real? They say they’re in the military – but scammers especially like to pose as military servicemembers stationed overseas.
Outside factors affect home, auto insurance costs
According to Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), numerous factors affect the cost of claims that insurance companies pay as their obligation under an insurance policy. These factors include: Inflation Inflation can affect the cost of new and used vehicles, car parts, and repairs.