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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Asks About Disability BenefitsDear Rusty: I retired at my full retirement age, am now 79 and will be 80 in December. I have been working consistently since. I get a meager Social Security benefit, only about $800 due to my federal retirement offset.

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AMAC Filler Files

John Grimaldi, Editorial Contributor,
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The Ruby SlippersThe so-called movie buff thief who stole Judy Garland’s “Wizard of Oz” slippers 20 years ago apparently believed that the shoes were bejeweled with real rubies, according to the Associated Press.

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Paxton Wins Major Victory, Blocking Unlawful “Parole in Place” Policy

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a final judgment permanently blocking the Biden-Harris Administration’s unlawful “parole in place” policy that would have provided a path to citizenship for over a million illegal aliens who have not satisfied the clear requirements set by Congress.

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Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Statement: School Choice Is My Top Policy Priority

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
AUSTIN - Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued this statement Friday: “With the general election over, Texans are now looking ahead to the upcoming legislative session beginning in January.“Every legislative session, the Texas Senate and the Texas House take turns introducing the state budget.
Many trees lose their leaves during the fall and winter months, this is a survival mechanism for the tree, where going dormant allows the tree to conserve energy and water. Fallen leaves provide needed landscape nutrients and habitats for over-wintering pollinators (image courtesy unsplash.com).

Many trees lose their leaves during the fall and winter months, this is a survival mechanism for the tree, where going dormant allows the tree to conserve energy and water. Fallen leaves provide needed landscape nutrients and habitats for over-wintering pollinators (image courtesy unsplash.com).

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It’s All About Perspective…“Trash or Treasure”

John Green
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Gardeners, most local areas have now received much needed rainfall, while not drought busting, every rain event helps!
The Vidor Public Library held Wonder Reader’s Craft Hour on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The students made a Thanksgiving pom pom turkey craft using yarn, felt, feathers, and googly eyes.

The Vidor Public Library held Wonder Reader’s Craft Hour on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The students made a Thanksgiving pom pom turkey craft using yarn, felt, feathers, and googly eyes.

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Wonder Reader’s Craft Hour

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

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Vidor ISD appreciates community support of $98.4 million bond

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Following the passage of the Vidor ISD $98.4 million bond proposal, Vidor ISD Superintendent Dr. Jay Killgo expressed his thanks to VISD patrons.“Voters in Vidor ISD made their voices heard approving a $98.4 million bond measure that will enable significant improvements across the district.
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