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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders

Flooding prompts disaster declaration

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Heavy rains through Texas last week caused flooding, particularly in the Dallas area, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to issue a disaster declaration for 23 affected counties.
Country and western recording artist Tracy Byrd signs autographs for Community Choir members prior to the start of the Thumbs Up, Vidor rally Saturday night. Byrd gave an hour concert as part of the rally that promoted pride in being from Vidor.

Country and western recording artist Tracy Byrd signs autographs for Community Choir members prior to the start of the Thumbs Up, Vidor rally Saturday night. Byrd gave an hour concert as part of the rally that promoted pride in being from Vidor.

Looking Back 9/2/1992

News Staff
Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Country and western recording artist Tracy Byrd signs autographs for Community Choir members prior to the start of the Thumbs Up, Vidor rally Saturday night. Byrd gave an hour concert as part of the rally that promoted pride in being from Vidor.

Inflation Reduction Act-A boondoggle of a bill

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
One thing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 will not do is reduce inflation. According to Dr. Kevin Roberts, Ph.D., president of The Heritage Foundation, it is a “boondoggle of a bill” that will have a decidedly negative financial impact on seniors, working class, and middle- class families.
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Farmer’s Almanac predicting a white winter

News Staff
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
As Texas gets at least a temporary reprieve this week from the heat, with a nice round of rain blanketing much of the state, the Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting January will bring significant snowfall to the state.
Ask Rusty – What Are My Wife’s Benefits While I’m Living and as My Widow?

Ask Rusty – What Are My Wife’s Benefits While I’m Living and as My Widow?

Ask Rusty – What Are My Wife’s Benefits While I’m Living and as My Widow?

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
Dear Rusty: I will be 70 in January and my wife will be 65 in February, at which time we will both go on Medicare. I am currently working, and my approximate Social Security benefit will be around $2,900. My wife was a stay-at-home mom and, therefore, has minimal Social Security benefits on her own.
STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS By Gary Borders

Texas gas prices lowest in nation

News Staff
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
While gas prices nationwide dropped below $4 per gallon average last week, the state boasts the lowest prices in the country at an average of $3.49 — 50 cents below the national average, according to AAA Texas.
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