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Ask Rusty – Can International College Students Get Social Security Benefits?

News Staff

Monday, February 27, 2023

Dear Rusty: We have hosted international college students for years, all of whom needed to apply for a Social Security Number upon arrival in the United States. Would these students be entitled to some Social Security funds at some point?

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My five cents...

News Staff

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

On February 15, 1876, Texas adopted the Constitution of 1876. The document is the sixth constitution by which Texas has been governed since declaring independence from Mexico. Despite having been amended more than 230 times, it remains the basic law of Texas today.

Pictured is the new truck Orange County Emergency Services District #1 will use as their primary fighting unit. The district is planning to give the public an opportunity to view the vehicles in the spring. Archive Photo

Looking Back 2-19-1998

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023

My five cents...

News Staff

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Super Bowl LVII is this weekend and, for the first time in history, both starting quarterbacks are from the great state of Texas. Whichever team you support, it will be a win for the Lone Star State! Here are five things happening around your state: 1.

The children of Buz and Lisa Kemp are the first participants in the Orange County Emergency Services District #1's Adopt-A-Hydrant project. The adopted a hydrant in the West Circle Drive neighborhood last week. Fire Chief Scott Kerwood is shown presenting the Kemps with a certificate making the adoption official. Archive Photo

Looking Back 2-11-1998

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Abbott issues disaster declaration, seeks fed help

News Staff

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Gov. Greg Abbot has issued a disaster declaration for Texas counties affected by the early February ice storm and is seeking a federal declaration as well for areas in Southeast Texas affected by rare January tornadoes.

Blood keeps on flowing in Texas feud

Texas History By Bartee Haile

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

(Last week Beal Sneed shot and killed the father of a childhood friend, who has run off with his wife. At his 1912 trial, a Fort Worth jury deadlocked seven to five in favor of acquittal forcing the judge to declare a mistrial.

Ice storm wreaks havoc in much of state

News Staff

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS Residents in Central and Northeast Texas are still cleaning up after a winter storm last week snapped power lines and tree limbs, causing widespread power outages, canceled flights and damage to homes and vehicles.

My five cents...

News Staff

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this week, indicating six more weeks of winter; unwelcome news after ice storms covered much of the state this week. The iconic groundhog made his 137th appearance and records of his predictions go back to 1887. Here are five things happening around your state: 1.

Ask Rusty – Will Social Security Be There for Me?

News Staff

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Dear Rusty: I am 56 and hope to hold out to get maximum Social Security at age 70. However, with all of the talk of Social Security funds being depleted, is it wise to continue with this mindset? Will there even BE Social Security benefits for folks in my age bracket?

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