Itty Bitty Story Time

Happy Birthday

It was Kason Johnson’s eighth birthday. There he was in Mountain Grove, Missouri hanging on to a lot of birthday balloons. But the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC] says he lost his grip and up they went, sky high and seemingly lost forever. Alas, they floated away.

It’s a scary coaster

It takes a die-hard daredevil to seek out and take a ride on the fastest, steepest, most complex rollercoaster. If you are fearless and adventurous enough, you may want to book a trip to Dubai, suggests the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].

State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $3.8 Billion in October

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.82 billion in October, 11.9 percent more than in October 2021. The majority of October sales tax revenue is based on sales made in September and remitted to the agency in October.

DPS to Host Advanced Peace Officer Recruiting and Testing Events in Austin

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will host Advanced Peace Officer Recruiting and Testing Events this Saturday and Sunday, November 12-13, in Austin, Texas. Current peace officers, as well as individuals looking to start a career in law enforcement, are invited to attend.

NY GOP Senate candidate Joe Pinion shares the impact of midterm election issues on his state and the nation

“It ain’t over until the fat lady sings” is a commonly used idiom -- a version of the old saying “don’t count your chickens until they hatch.” It might be an apt description of the New York State race for the U.S.

Application filed for federal grant to help finance new city hall

5 YEARS AGO November 8, 2017: Paige Norris was crowned VHS 2017 Homecoming Queen. Hwy 12 fatality hit and run suspect Kevin McClure of Orange County was arrested.

Veterans Day

Today, Nov. 11 is to be observed as a national holiday to remember and honor the memory of American veterans, men and women, who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the cause of freedom and democracy. Friday marks the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.