Social Security Matters

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American CitizensJob Without Hurting my Social Security?Dear Rusty: I opted to draw my Social Security retirement benefit early and work part time.

MY FIVE CENTS

As we approach the Fourth of July, we celebrate the anniversary of our nation’s independence and honor those who have fought to protect the freedoms we enjoy today. Whether you’re enjoying fireworks, grilling with family, or simply taking a day off, I wish you a safe and joyful Independence Day.

Locals argue pros, cons of participation in Regional Planning Commission

5 YEARS AGOJuly 1, 2020: Since the Memorial Day holiday weekend, the number of documented Orange County citizens who have tested positive for the COVID19 Coronavirus has jumped from about 12 active cases on May 28, 2020 to 79 active cases on June 23, 2020.

Vouchers could change homeschool landscape

The passage of the state’s first voucher program means homeschool families in Texas will soon be eligible for up to $2,000 to use toward educational costs such as tutoring or curriculum.

What Happened To The Pirate “President” Of Texas?

Texas HistoryJean Lafitte’s last rival left Galveston on Jul. 8, 1817 leaving the self-proclaimed “President” of Texas in complete control of the island.Whether the famous pirate really made that outlandish claim after setting up shop on the Texas coast in the spring of 1817 is open to debate.

Ask Rusty - When Will Funds Stolen from Social Security be Replaced?

Dear Rusty: When will the funds stolen from the SS Fund be replaced? They used Social Security when the government ran out of money and used it for illegals. I think the funds should be replaced except for legitimate payments to Social Security recipients.

Calling the program “a cash give away” commissioners drop welfare program

5 YEARS AGOJune 24, 2020:The appointed Board of Commissioners of the Orange County Emergency Services District #1 voted unanimously, with one commissioner absent, to sign a new contract with Allegiance Mobile Health to provide emergency and non-emergency ambulance services for the entire emergency...

Ask Rusty – What about non-career Veterans and their VA healthcare?

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American CitizensDear Rusty: In your answer to the retired U.S.

Abbott calls latest session his ‘best’

Gov. Greg Abbott says he got everything he pushed for during the Legislature’s 89th session, which ended on June 2.The Dallas Morning News reported that the governor believes the “school choice” bill that passed will rejuvenate the state’s education system.

Mistrial declared in civil suit against Steve Page

June 17, 2020: A motorist using the “Left Turn Only” center lane of a Texas High- way to illegally pass slower cars traveling in the regular traffic lanes resulted in an 12-mile Vidor Police pursuit through two municipalities and two counties on Monday afternoon of this week.