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New entrances, signage and facade updated the appearance of Vidor's Market Basket and Crossroads Shopping Center. Workers were putting the finishing touches on the months long project this week. Archive Photo

New entrances, signage and facade updated the appearance of Vidor's Market Basket and Crossroads Shopping Center. Workers were putting the finishing touches on the months long project this week. Archive Photo

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Looking Back 4/24/2008

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Ask Rusty - Why Can't I Get Social Security Disability on My Own or My

Ask Rusty - Why Can't I Get Social Security Disability on My Own or My

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Ask Rusty - Why Can't I Get Social Security Disability on My Own or My

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Dear Rusty: I am considered disabled by State of Washington doctors, but Social Security has turned me down three times when I applied for disability saying I don't have enough work points. I am the wife of a retired, disabled veteran who served over 20 years in the US Navy.
My Five Cents...

My Five Cents...

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News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
April 21 is San Jacinto Day in Texas, which celebrates the final battle of the Texas Revolution in 1836 when Texas won its independence from Mexico. The battle was fought in present-day La Porte, Texas and lasted just 18 minutes before General Sam Houston defeated General Santa Anna’s Mexican army.
Friends of Orange Savings Bank attended their ground breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of their new addition on Wednesday, April 23. Archive Photo

Friends of Orange Savings Bank attended their ground breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of their new addition on Wednesday, April 23. Archive Photo

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Looking Back 4/24/2008

News Staff
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Looking Back 4/24/2008
Kiowas wanted no part of peace plan

Kiowas wanted no part of peace plan

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Kiowas wanted no part of peace plan

Texas History By Bartee Haile
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Opposed to Kicking Bird’s policy of peaceful coexistence with the whites, dissident Kiowas punished their chief with a poisoned cup of coffee on May 2, 1875. A nineteenth century authority on North American Indians rated the Kiowas “the most predatory and bloodthirsty” of the prairie tribes.
Senate, House begin budget reconciliation process

Senate, House begin budget reconciliation process

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Senate, House begin budget reconciliation process

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The Texas Senate unanimously approved a $308 billion two-year budget last week, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The next step is to reconcile that budget with one passed earlier by the Texas House.
Ask Rusty – What Can I Earn in My First Year Collecting Social Security?

Ask Rusty – What Can I Earn in My First Year Collecting Social Security?

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Ask Rusty – What Can I Earn in My First Year Collecting Social Security?

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Dear Rusty: My 62nd birthday is in late August of this year. I would like to start collecting Social Security, but after reading about the need to keep my earnings less than $21,240 in the first year it doesn't seem fair to those who have birthdays later in the year.
My five cents...

My five cents...

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News Staff
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
There are only 45 days left in the Legislative session and it certainly shows. The days at the Capitol are getting longer and bills are making their way through the process.
Blood keeps flowing in Mitchell-Truitt feud

Blood keeps flowing in Mitchell-Truitt feud

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Blood keeps flowing in Mitchell-Truitt feud

Texas History By Bartee Haile
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
(Last week the Mitchells saved the Truitts from certain death. Finding the starving strangers at the foot of Comanche Peak, whitehaired patriarch Cooney took care of them until they could fend for themselves.
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