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DEJECTION, DISGUST, MIRTH, AND ANTICIPATION, are all expressed on the faces of the youngsters shown in the picture taken on the first day of school at Pine Forest Elementary. According to Mrs. Arlen Portie, principal, registration went well, despite the 'exhausted' looks on the faces of some students shown in the above picture. The only students identified are (l to r) Buddy and Arlos Bennet. (September 10, 1963 issue)

DEJECTION, DISGUST, MIRTH, AND ANTICIPATION, are all expressed on the faces of the youngsters shown in the picture taken on the first day of school at Pine Forest Elementary. According to Mrs. Arlen Portie, principal, registration went well, despite the 'exhausted' looks on the faces of some students shown in the above picture. The only students identified are (l to r) Buddy and Arlos Bennet. (September 10, 1963 issue)

Looking Back 9/10/1963

News Staff
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Ask Rusty – I'm 64. When Should I Claim My Social Security?

Ask Rusty – I'm 64. When Should I Claim My Social Security?

Ask Rusty – I'm 64. When Should I Claim My Social Security?

News Staff
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Dear Rusty: I am 64 years old and still working full time. My question is - when should I start my Social Security? I would like to start it in January 2024 and go part time at work, but would I be losing much Social Security by not waiting until full retirement age?
Dallas gambler hits jackpot in Las Vegas

Dallas gambler hits jackpot in Las Vegas

Dallas gambler hits jackpot in Las Vegas

Texas History By Bartee Haile
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Benny Binion pleaded guilty to income tax evasion on Sep. 6, 1952, eight days before he was due to stand trial in his native state. The Texas gambler and Las Vegas casino owner spent three and a half years in Leavenworth, where at last he learned to read.
Hundreds of new laws go into effect

Hundreds of new laws go into effect

Hundreds of new laws go into effect

Texas Press Association
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
A total of 774 new laws went into effect on Sept. 1, affecting Texans in many areas of their lives, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The new laws concern property taxes, registration fees and voting access, among other issues. Several have drawn court challenges from opponents.
Ask Rusty What About All the Money Congress Stole from Social Security?

Ask Rusty What About All the Money Congress Stole from Social Security?

Ask Rusty What About All the Money Congress Stole from Social Security?

News Staff
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Dear Rusty: Is there any way that Congress will vote to pay back the Social Security funds they took for their stupid reasons, and left IOUs in place of the funds? Because of the funds they took going back many years, we didn't have any decent COLAs for a few years.
Texans asked to conserve energy in heat wave

Texans asked to conserve energy in heat wave

Texans asked to conserve energy in heat wave

Texas Press Association
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
The agency that operates the power grid for much of the state asked Texans to conserve energy use several times last week as the grid was beset with high demand and low wind-power generation, according to the Austin American-Statesman.
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Looking Back8/30/2018

News Staff
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Work has begun to permanently elevate Entergy Texas electrical substation control houses and other critical equipment at the utility's substations on North Main and I-10.
Ask Rusty – When Should My Wife Claim Social Security?

Ask Rusty – When Should My Wife Claim Social Security?

Ask Rusty – When Should My Wife Claim Social Security?

News Staff
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Dear Rusty: My wife will be 65 next year, and her full retirement age is 66 years plus 10 months. Can she collect 50% of my Social Security benefit at her full retirement age and then get her own higher personal amount at age 70?
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