Tax Tips
Small business must properly show loans
Gina L. Gwozdz
     When you own a small business and the owners have loans to or from themselves and the company it is very important that the company properly document the loan(s) so the IRS doesn't come back and reclassify them (as either a distribution, salary, capital, dividend, etc.).
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Austin Bank promotes Steelman
     The Board of Directors of Austin Bank in a recent meeting announced the promotion of Patty Steelman to Assistant Vice President and Marketing Director.
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Nutrition
Better than sugar, but without calories?
     Ok, so you've tried them all, Sweet'N Low, Equal, NutraSweet, Splenda, Acesulfame K.
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Tip of the Week
     Hanging baskets serve dual purpose When your annual flowers die back in late summer and early fall, don't take the baskets down or throw them away.
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Bullard FFA
FFA back into action with slate of activities
Stu Dildine, Bullard Ag teacher
     I would like to congratulate the Bullard FFA senior livestock judging team on there win this past weekend at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas.
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Brook Hill celebrates opening of lower school
     Hundreds gathered on the grounds of The Brook Hill School's latest addition last week to view the facility - many for the first time.
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Gohmert to aid Brook Hill in honoring vets
     This year, The Brook Hill School will honor veterans with the assistance of U.S Rep. Louie Gohmert. Gohmert will give the keynote address, kicking off a special ceremony beginning at 10 a.m. Nov. 8.
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Melhart opens Bullard Allstate office
     Allstate Insurance Company is proud to announce the establishment of a new office.
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State parks group eyes more funding
     Save Texas Parks, a support organization for the State Parks of Texas, is focusing its short-term efforts on obtaining $650,000 in appropriations to keep the Texas State Railroad functioning past December - with an ultimate goal of keeping East Texas' beloved railroad in the state parks system.
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Birthday bash
3G Ranch play hosts party
     East Texas Country Music Band, Nearly There, performed in September for State Rep. Chuck Hopson's birthday bash at 3G's Ranch in Jacksonville.
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Brook Hill drumline
     Even while the Brook Hill Guard has taken an unexpected two
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A day at the park
     The adults ate and listened to music, but the kids swarmed
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