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Social Security Matters

Asks About Disability BenefitsDear Rusty: I retired at my full retirement age, am now 79 and will be 80 in December. I have been working consistently since. I get a meager Social Security benefit, only about $800 due to my federal retirement offset.

AMAC Filler Files

The Ruby SlippersThe so-called movie buff thief who stole Judy Garland’s “Wizard of Oz” slippers 20 years ago apparently believed that the shoes were bejeweled with real rubies, according to the Associated Press.
Many trees lose their leaves during the fall and winter months, this is a survival mechanism for the tree, where going dormant allows the tree to conserve energy and water. Fallen leaves provide needed landscape nutrients and habitats for over-wintering pollinators (image courtesy unsplash.com).

Many trees lose their leaves during the fall and winter months, this is a survival mechanism for the tree, where going dormant allows the tree to conserve energy and water. Fallen leaves provide needed landscape nutrients and habitats for over-wintering pollinators (image courtesy unsplash.com).

It’s All About Perspective…“Trash or Treasure”

Gardeners, most local areas have now received much needed rainfall, while not drought busting, every rain event helps!
The Vidor Public Library held Wonder Reader’s Craft Hour on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The students made a Thanksgiving pom pom turkey craft using yarn, felt, feathers, and googly eyes.

The Vidor Public Library held Wonder Reader’s Craft Hour on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The students made a Thanksgiving pom pom turkey craft using yarn, felt, feathers, and googly eyes.

Wonder Reader’s Craft Hour

Vidor ISD appreciates community support of $98.4 million bond

Following the passage of the Vidor ISD $98.4 million bond proposal, Vidor ISD Superintendent Dr. Jay Killgo expressed his thanks to VISD patrons.“Voters in Vidor ISD made their voices heard approving a $98.4 million bond measure that will enable significant improvements across the district.