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How sweet it is

That sweet tooth of yours might land you a $78,000 [$100,000 Canadian dollars] a year job, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].

Orange County’s sales tax allocations lag

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for August, 10.8 percent more than in August 2021.

Enrollment up as back to school goes smoothly for Vidor

“We have had a great week,” said Vidor ISD Superintendent of Schools Dr. Jay Killgo. “I am so proud of the start we have had. Positive attitudes all around! “ 'This week has been a fantastic return for Vidor ISD. We are seeing an increase in enrollment from the last two years.
The Vidor Lady Pirates celebrate

The Vidor Lady Pirates celebrate

The Vidor Lady Pirates celebrate

The Vidor Lady Pirates celebrate after winning the Gold Bracket of the Silsbee Volleyball Tournament Saturday. Under the direction of first year Head Coach Brooklyn Sampere, the Lady Pirates defeated three teams in pool play Thursday and two more Saturday in bracket play to win the tournament.

New Texas Paddling Trail Set for Launch on Patroon Bayou

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces the opening of a new paddling trail at Toledo Bend Reservoir on Patroon Bayou. This trail, the 79th official in Texas, is now open and ready for canoeing or kayaking adventures.

Buried treasure

Richard and Suzanne Gilson bought their cottage in Wildwood, NJ about four years ago and have been hard at work fixing it up all this time, according to the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].

Ah, it’s great to be young and agile

Limbo dancing was quite the fad in the 50s and 60s. If you are not old enough to remember the craze, limbo is a dance where you have to duck lower and lower to get underneath a pole without touching the pole or the ground, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].
Ask Rusty – Do  My Canadian  Earnings Count  Toward U.S.  Social Security?

Ask Rusty – Do My Canadian Earnings Count Toward U.S. Social Security?

Ask Rusty – Do My Canadian Earnings Count Toward U.S. Social Security?

Dear Rusty: I am a 62 year old Canadian holding a green card and I have lived in the US for nearly twenty-three years. For 19 years prior I contributed to the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) which is the equivalent of US Social Security.