HISTORY MATTERS

A feature courtesy of The Grateful American Book Prize Showing our children that their past is prelude to their future. By John Grimaldi and David Bruce Smith Roanoke Colony—just off the coast of North Carolina—was the first settlement in America.

Ask Rusty – Why is Social Security Withholding My Monthly Payments?

Dear Rusty: I have been working since I started collecting Social Security when I turned 62. Last year I was apparently overpaid because of my job.

Artificial Intelligence looms over the work force but experts say jobs will still need ‘human judgement’

ASSOCIATION OF MATURE AMERICAN CITIZENS senior VP of Salesforce ASEAN who says, “with its ability to supercharge human capabilities, AI should be used as a tool to empower the workforce rather than hindering or replacing them.” However, he added, “it is not without risk.

Record sea temps could spur more hurricanes

Forecasters for the National Weather Service are anticipating a more active hurricane season this year because of recordwarm ocean surface temperatures, the Texas Tribune reported. Hurricane season runs through the end of November.

City Council proposes property tax rate hike

5 YEARS AGO August 16, 2018: Hardin County Sheriff Mark Davis said a Vidor woman, Addie Crystal Craven, age 39, drowned in Village Creek on Wednesday.

Michael Carmichael, founder of the Check A Vet website, says the VA is understating veteran suicides

ASSOCIATION OF MATURE AMERICAN CITIZENS by John Grimaldi A recent study by America’s Warrior Partnership found that veterans were committing suicide at an alarming rate of 44 a day, more than twice the Veterans Administration’s estimate of 17 suicides a day.

Ask Rusty

Dear Rusty: As a military veteran, I was told that the final amount of my Social Security should be a little higher as a reward for military service. If so, I have two questions: 1. How much is the boost? 2. How can I know that amount has been applied?

Child care centers closing across state

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION An unprecedented number of child care centers are expected to close across the state as pandemic relief funding ends, the Texas Standard reported.

Vidor Police Association files suit to halt pay raise election

5 YEARS AGO August 9, 2018: The narrow concrete bridge over the Baird's Bayou oxbow is in bad shape with ections of asphalt overlay missing from the Neches River floods of Hurricane Harvey.

Beaumont businessman plans “viable community” north of Wexford Park

5 YEARS AGO August 2, 2018: Joshua Armstrong of Vidor was airlifted to hospital after North 105 crash. Teen, Zoeé Turner, had her hair cut and donated to Wigs for Kids in hopes to inspire others to get involved.