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Ask Rusty - Why Should a Non-wor k ing Spouse be Entitled to Social Security Benefits?

Ask Rusty - Why Should a Non-wor k ing Spouse be Entitled to Social Security Benefits?

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Ask Rusty Why Should a Non- working Spouse be Entitled to Social Security Benefits?

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Dear Rusty: Why can a non-working spouse claim half of their working spouse's benefit even though they have not contributed to the Social Security system? This doesn't seem right or fair to those of us who have contributed for years from our paychecks.
Stephanie White, left, was crowned Queen and Joe Ely, right, was crowned King at the Vidor BBQ Festival Beauty Pageant held on Saturday, March 29.

Stephanie White, left, was crowned Queen and Joe Ely, right, was crowned King at the Vidor BBQ Festival Beauty Pageant held on Saturday, March 29.

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Looking Back 4/4/2008

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023

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HISTORY MATTERS

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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 Jesse James was— arguably--the most notorious cowboy-outlaw of yesteryear.
Trendy astronauts

Trendy astronauts

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Trendy astronauts

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
American astronauts will soon get a newer, more chic look in their new spacesuits in time for NASA’s much anticipated Artemis 3 moon mission in 2025. More important, the suits will be more comfortable and will allow astronauts to dress themselves. “This is going to be much more flexible suit.
Post-election riot in Texas border town

Post-election riot in Texas border town

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Post-election riot in Texas border town

Texas History By Bartee Haile
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Laredo voters observed a century-old custom on Apr. 6, 1886 by picking public servants for the coming year. But when the winners tried to rub salt in the losers’ wounds, the streets of the border town turned into a battleground. By Texas standards, Laredo is an ancient settlement.
Texas leads nation in jobs added

Texas leads nation in jobs added

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Texas leads nation in jobs added

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
TEXAS PRESS ASSOCIATION STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS The Lone Star State continues to lead the nation in jobs added with 58,200 new positions in February, bringing the state to nearly 14 million total nonfarm jobs, according to the Texas Workforce Commission.

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Conquer Weeds: Know the Foe

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Let’s discuss turfgrass weed management! Before you start rolling your eyes, and thinking to yourself, blah, blah, blah…boring, just know that beautiful, healthy, weed-free, and well-manicured lawns don’t occur by accident!

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A dog-eat-dog case

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
The question is what compelled the VIP Products company to make a dog toy resembling the iconic bottle of Jack Daniel’s Tennessee sour mash.
Congratulations to our Vidor High School March Students of the Month! Thank you Rotary Club of Vidor for your continued support. 9th- Zoie Kovatch, 10th- Ethan Crumpler and Paige Neff, 11th- Lane King, 12th- Brad Peck VISD Courtesy Photo

Congratulations to our Vidor High School March Students of the Month! Thank you Rotary Club of Vidor for your continued support. 9th- Zoie Kovatch, 10th- Ethan Crumpler and Paige Neff, 11th- Lane King, 12th- Brad Peck VISD Courtesy Photo

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March Students of the Month

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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