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HISTORY MATTERS

News Staff
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
A feature courtesy of The Grateful American Book Prize Showing our children that their past is prelude to their future.
Dueling tax proposals in the Lege

Dueling tax proposals in the Lege

Dueling tax proposals in the Lege

News Staff
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The Texas House passed a bill promising $17 billion in tax relief, a measure that is at odds with the Senate’s tax break plan, according to the Austin American- Statesman. The House bill would lower by half a home’s cap on appraisal increases.
Ask Rusty Retired Public Servant Feels Government Pension Offset is “Unjust”

Ask Rusty Retired Public Servant Feels Government Pension Offset is “Unjust”

Ask Rusty Retired Public Servant Feels Government Pension Offset is “Unjust”

News Staff
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Dear Rusty: I'm a retired firefighter and live in Ohio. I earned Social Security from my side employ - ment, but the Wind - fall Elimination Pro - vision (WEP) hit my Social Security very hard. My wife worked in the school sys- tem and earned a state "SERS" pen sion.
My five cents...

My five cents...

My five cents...

News Staff
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Easter is around the corner. I hope you take the time to reflect on the meaning of Easter and the miracle of the Resurrection. From my family to yours, have a blessed and happy Easter. Here are five things happening around your state: 1.
Pictured are VMS staffers, front, Lori Matthews, Debbie Rhodes, Shanna Granger, Susan Richards, Cheryl DuPuy: back, Dana Bourque and Kim Isom. In April, Vidor Middle School Students and staff put a 'CAP ON CANCER'. The $1 donation helps support the VMS Relay for Life Team. Archive Photo

Pictured are VMS staffers, front, Lori Matthews, Debbie Rhodes, Shanna Granger, Susan Richards, Cheryl DuPuy: back, Dana Bourque and Kim Isom. In April, Vidor Middle School Students and staff put a 'CAP ON CANCER'. The $1 donation helps support the VMS Relay for Life Team. Archive Photo

Looking Back 4/10/2008

News Staff
Tuesday, April 11, 2023

HISTORY MATTERS

News Staff
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
The Civil War was started by the Confederates at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, on April 12, 1861.
My five cents...

My five cents...

My five cents...

News Staff
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
We have passed the halfway point in session this week, but most of the work is before us. It is full speed ahead for the next two months until Memorial Day.
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