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Texas Children’s Hospital’s longtime CEO Mark A. Wallace set to retire on 35th anniversary
Read full article: Texas Children’s Hospital’s longtime CEO Mark A. Wallace set to retire on 35th anniversaryMark A. Wallace, CEO of Texas Children’s Hospital, will retire on October 4, marking his 35th anniversary with the institution.
Beloved Houston Meteorologist Frank Billingsley gets personal about defining moments in his life
Read full article: Beloved Houston Meteorologist Frank Billingsley gets personal about defining moments in his lifeBefore Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley does his final forecast on KPRC 2, he's chatting with Houston Life's Derrick Shore about his impressive career. From where he got his outgoing personality to the way viewers reacted to his 2012 marriage to his longtime partner Kevin, Frank looks back on some of the defining milestones that shaped his life.
Veteran corner, former Texans team captain Steven Nelson retires from NFL: ‘I’m extremely proud of my legacy and career’
Read full article: Veteran corner, former Texans team captain Steven Nelson retires from NFL: ‘I’m extremely proud of my legacy and career’Cornerback intercepted career-high five passes last season for AFC South champions
Beloved radio host Sarah Pepper chats about leaving Houston to start a new chapter away from the mic
Read full article: Beloved radio host Sarah Pepper chats about leaving Houston to start a new chapter away from the micSarah Pepper has been part of our Houston community for nearly two decades -- and she's about to make a big change.
Forecast for Houston weather icon Frank Billingsley: Retirement
Read full article: Forecast for Houston weather icon Frank Billingsley: RetirementFor nearly 30 years, KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley has been providing valuable, life-saving information to the Houston community when severe weather strikes.
Mayor John Whitmire announces retirement of Houston Police Chief Troy Finner amid suspended cases scandal
Read full article: Mayor John Whitmire announces retirement of Houston Police Chief Troy Finner amid suspended cases scandalHouston Police Chief Troy Finner is stepping down as chief of the department.
‘I’d stepped through with faith’: Looking back on legacy of KPRC 2′s Khambrel Marshall
Read full article: ‘I’d stepped through with faith’: Looking back on legacy of KPRC 2′s Khambrel MarshallNearly 50 years in the news industry are simply not enough to capture the phenomenal gem that is Khambrel Marshall.
Fort Bend ISD board approves retirement of superintendent Dr. Christie Whitbeck
Read full article: Fort Bend ISD board approves retirement of superintendent Dr. Christie WhitbeckThe Fort Bend ISD school board voted to approve the retirement of superintendent Dr. Christie Whitbeck during a meeting on Monday evening.
‘An amazing leader’: Dusty Baker visits Trill Burgers after announcing retirement
Read full article: ‘An amazing leader’: Dusty Baker visits Trill Burgers after announcing retirementHouston Astros Manager Dusty Baker stopped by for burgers at Bun B’s Trill Burgers on Friday, after announcing his retirement, according to a news release from the company.
Seen at 7: Retirement plan changes for 2023
Read full article: Seen at 7: Retirement plan changes for 2023The $1.7 trillion spending bill for 2023 includes important changes to retirement saving plans, known as the secure act 2.0. Financial professional Ryan Wheless from Allied Wealth joins us to share what you need to know.
Alief ISD superintendent reflects on long career with district, reasons for retirement
Read full article: Alief ISD superintendent reflects on long career with district, reasons for retirementAfter nearly 40 years as an educator, the superintendent of the Alief Independent School District is retiring in December.
John McClain talks 1-on-1 about his legendary career
Read full article: John McClain talks 1-on-1 about his legendary careerThe retiring legend, John McClain, joined KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy to discuss his career and, of course, the state of the Houston Texans following the trade of quarterback Deshaun Watson.
🔒 FULL INTERVIEW: Former Houston Texans star Whitney Mercilus went 1-on-1 with KPRC 2′s Randy McIlvoy after retiring from football
Read full article: 🔒 FULL INTERVIEW: Former Houston Texans star Whitney Mercilus went 1-on-1 with KPRC 2′s Randy McIlvoy after retiring from footballAfter announcing his retirement earlier on Wednesday, former Houston Texans star Whitney Mercilus spoke 1-on-1 with KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy about his decision.
These 5 Houston-area suburbs are among the top 10 places to retire, survey finds
Read full article: These 5 Houston-area suburbs are among the top 10 places to retire, survey findsHouston-area suburbs dominated the list of the best places to retire in Texas, according to inancial technology company SmartAsset.
Phil Archer Day declared in Houston
Read full article: Phil Archer Day declared in HoustonA proclamation from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner declares March 4, 2021, as Phil Archer day in Houston. HOUSTON – KPRC 2′s senior reporter Phil Archer is retiring this week after nearly 45 years of telling Houston’s story. In honor of Archer’s years of service, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has declared March 4 “Phil Archer Day” in the city. “Phil Archer truly represents the vitality and character of Houston, having dedicated over four decades to keeping the residents of Houston informed on worldwide, national, state and local happenings,” Turner wrote in his proclamation. “You’ve been such a part of my life, me getting to watch you all these years,” Abbott said.
Send Phil Archer your well-wishes
Read full article: Send Phil Archer your well-wishesAdJanet Dominguez: Congratulations Phil Enjoy Your Retirement Relax, Read, take a trip, Enjoy Family Thank you for your 45 yrs. Enjoy retirement, Phil. Happy retirement Phil!!!! Robin: Wishing you a very happy retirement Mr. Phil Archer you will be missed ❤️Richard Kranz: Thanks for the great 45-year ride. Nicholas Nilson: HAPPY RETIREMENT PHIL Archer!!!
This retired couple talks about the highs, lows of retirement amid COVID-19 pandemic
Read full article: This retired couple talks about the highs, lows of retirement amid COVID-19 pandemicMichael Jeffcott is playing the hands the pandemic has dealt. The 75-year-old retired from a long career in landscaping two years ago with hopes of traveling nationally and internationally. The retired couple are due to receive their second COVID-19 vaccine shot next week. Jeffcott said while their health precautions won’t change, he hopes their travel plans will by the end of the year. “Traveling around the United States looking for some small towns and quite frankly looking for some dance halls.”
A Texas bus driver retires after 41 years of service, 3M miles and perfect driving record
Read full article: A Texas bus driver retires after 41 years of service, 3M miles and perfect driving recordSAN ANTONIO, TX – A San Antonio-area bus driver is retiring with a perfect record. Raul Chapa has recorded more than 3 million miles and 41 years of service with San Antonio’s VIA Metropolitan Transit, KSAT reported. “A couple of days after his passing, I woke up one night and said ‘life’s too short,’” Chapa told KSAT. The National Safety Council awarded him the “Three Million Mile” Award, for his perfect driving record, with no incidents or accidents during his transportation career, KSAT reported. “Because God was my copilot, it was simple and the next thing, I worked for a company that is outstanding,” Chapa told KSAT.
Finance Friday: Debunking 5 common retirement myths
Read full article: Finance Friday: Debunking 5 common retirement mythsHOUSTON – Do you think you’ve been budgeting correctly in preparation for retirement? This Finance Friday we’re tackling the misconceptions that come with saving for your golden years. Certified financial planner and president of Shakiba Capital, Trevor Shakiba shares 5 common retirement myths. If you are looking for a new way to invest, you can connect with Trevor by visiting ShakibaCapital.com
Tigers manager Gardenhire announces immediate retirement
Read full article: Tigers manager Gardenhire announces immediate retirementA Comerica Park videoboard displays a thank you message to Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire, who announced his retirement prior to a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Detroit. This year was taking more of a toll on the 62-year-old Detroit Tigers manager than he'd necessarily let on. General manager Al Avila said he made a routine visit to Gardenhire’s office Saturday, when the manager told him about the decision. “On behalf of all of us with the Detroit Tigers, congratulations to Ron Gardenhire on a tremendous managerial career,” Tigers CEO Christopher Ilitch said in a statement. “Always, you'll miss baseball,” Gardenhire said.
What you need to know in order to retire a millionaire
Read full article: What you need to know in order to retire a millionaireORLANDO, Fla. – Even with the shaky economic times, we need to remember it is still possible to save for retirement. Financial advisors say thanks to inflation and better saving habits, you could still retire with $1 million in the bank. So how much do you need to save now to get to a million later? That is why it is key to start saving early. The younger you start, the easier it is to retire a millionaire.
Why 2020 may be the best year to borrow from your retirement
Read full article: Why 2020 may be the best year to borrow from your retirementHouston – With so many people unemployed, many are considering pulling money out of retirement plans to pay bills. Why 2020 is the best year to borrow from retirement plansThe federal CARES Act includes provisions that make it easier and less punitive for people who have been impacted by COVID-19 to take money out of their IRAs, 401ks and other qualified plans. Until the end of 2020, you can withdraw up to $100,000 from a qualified retirement account with no 10% penalty. Proceed with CautionDon’t think of this as a free pass to use your retirement money if your income has not been impacted by COVID-19. If you can’t provide that, you will likely have to pay the taxes and penalty on the money you took out.
FINAL FAREWELL: This is how Bill Balleza said goodbye to Houston in his final newscast
Read full article: FINAL FAREWELL: This is how Bill Balleza said goodbye to Houston in his final newscastBill Balleza shared his final thoughts before retirement. He thanked the many people who helped throughout his nearly 40-year career at KPRC 2. To see all of the celebratory coverage, visit the #ThankYouBillBalleza page.
3 Social Security myths that could be costing you thousands of dollars
Read full article: 3 Social Security myths that could be costing you thousands of dollarsHOUSTON – If you plan to rely on your Social Security benefits to get by after retirement, you will likely not have enough to pay your monthly expenses. Making matters worse, there are several Social Security myths that are costing older Americans thousands of dollars in lost benefits. 1:You need their social security benefits now because when you are retirement age, the Social Security system will be dried up. 2:You should take your Social Security benefit early and invest the money each month so that when you need it, you will have earned more. You can also work with a Social Security certified financial consultant to put together a Social Security analysis using your benefit and income information.