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Ask Rusty – For Advice on When to Claim Social Security

Ask Rusty – For Advice on When to Claim Social Security

Ask Rusty – For Advice on When to Claim Social Security

Dear Rusty: I could use some advice on whether or not I should start collecting my Social Security benefits now. I am 67 and 3 months old, and plan to continue working for at least for the next year or two.
From Vision to Greenhouse: A Gardeners Journey

From Vision to Greenhouse: A Gardeners Journey

From Vision to Greenhouse: A Gardeners Journey

For many gardeners, our ‘gardening journey’ often begins with a couple of seemingly innocuous houseplants or bedding plants, since we are wanting to add color to an area inside our home or brighten ‘vanilla’ areas of the landscape with a “pop” of color.
Precision Pageantry

Precision Pageantry

Precision Pageantry

That Fabulous Drill Team of Southeast Texas, the VHS Brigadettes, will perform at halftime Friday in the 2024 season home opener versus the Santa Fe Indians. Come out and enjoy the experience of Friday Night Lights at Pirate Stadium.
State Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield, takes the oath of office with his hand on a bible on the first day of the 88th legislature on Jan 10, 2023. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune

State Rep. David Cook, R-Mansfield, takes the oath of office with his hand on a bible on the first day of the 88th legislature on Jan 10, 2023. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune

Another Republican is challenging Dade Phelan for Texas House speaker

“Another Republican is challenging Dade Phelan for Texas House speaker” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
VISD Trustees approve calling for $98.5 million bond election

VISD Trustees approve calling for $98.5 million bond election

VISD Trustees approve calling for $98.5 million bond election

VISD patrons will get the final say in approving or rejecting a $98.5 million bond election this November as VISD Trustees approved calling for a bond election that will see changes to all six VISD campuses including the recently completed Oak Forest Elementary and Vidor Middle School.
(Pictured: Bicycle Patrol Unit)

(Pictured: Bicycle Patrol Unit)

DPS Recognizes Courageous Acts at August PSC Meeting

AUSTIN – The Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw, recognized the service of several Texans at the PSC meeting at DPS Headquarters in Austin.