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TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

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Drivers urged to be alert as school begins

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Millions of Texas children are heading back to school this month, as early as this week in some districts. The Texas Department of Transportation urges drivers to be especially alert and focused when driving in school zones and near bus stops.
Varsity cheerleader Stephanie Weldon gives a youngster a boost as she flips through the air Tuesday morning at the cheerleading clinic being held at the high school cafeteria instead of different locations throughout the high school campus in the past. 'We thought it would be better if the girls got together. It's more fun that way,' head cheerleader Kera Morrison said of the clinic being held for youngsters in grades K through 6.

Varsity cheerleader Stephanie Weldon gives a youngster a boost as she flips through the air Tuesday morning at the cheerleading clinic being held at the high school cafeteria instead of different locations throughout the high school campus in the past. 'We thought it would be better if the girls got together. It's more fun that way,' head cheerleader Kera Morrison said of the clinic being held for youngsters in grades K through 6.

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Looking Back 8/5//1992

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Wednesday, August 10, 2022
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Texas History By Bartee Haile

Texas History By Bartee Haile

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Jackson sends “scamp” to buy back Texas

News Staff
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Col. Anthony Butler walked out of the White House on Aug. 13, 1829 with a seven-figure line of credit and secret lnstructions to make the Mexicans an offer they could not refuse.
Looking Back 7/29/1972

Looking Back 7/29/1972

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Looking Back 7/29/1972

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
"Litter Belongs In Barrels" is theme of the Chamber of Commerce sponsored city campaign. Leslie Slawson, 15-year old VHS student affixes one of the printed bumper stickers to a designated barrel at Vidor City Hall. The stickers will be used to call attention to the clean-up campaign.
Ask Rusty – How Do We Apply for My Wife’s Spousal Benefit?

Ask Rusty – How Do We Apply for My Wife’s Spousal Benefit?

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Ask Rusty – How Do We Apply for My Wife’s Spousal Benefit?

News Staff
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Dear Rusty: I am 70 years old and just started receiving my Social Security benefits about 4 months ago and I get close to $3700 per month. My wife is 65 years old and worked sporadically over the years so is entitled to her own benefits.
Before Lou Gehrig there was “Pep”

Before Lou Gehrig there was “Pep”

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Before Lou Gehrig there was “Pep”

Texas History By Bartee Haile
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Fifty-one years after playing in his last majorleague game, a talented Texan tragically struck down in the prime of life finally made it into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Aug. 7, 1972.
Walking billboards promote pedestrian safety

Walking billboards promote pedestrian safety

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Walking billboards promote pedestrian safety

State Capital Highlights
Wednesday, July 27, 2022
If you happen to visit a high-traffic area in one of the state’s larger cities, you might come across some folks wearing sandwich boards, such as one sees during tax season or mattress sales. The Texas Department of Transportation has adopted this marketing device to promote its “Be Safe.
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