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Ask Rusty – Widower’s Retirement Stymied by Social Security’s “WEP” and “GPO” Rules

Ask Rusty – Widower’s Retirement Stymied by Social Security’s “WEP” and “GPO” Rules

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Ask Rusty – Widower’s Retirement Stymied by Social Security’s “WEP” and “GPO” Rules

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Dear Rusty: My wife passed away 4 years ago. I want to retire so called SSA and was told I can collect my own SS at 62, reduced by WEP. My wife’s SS was greater than mine, but they said I do not qualify for hers at age 60 because of the GPO.
Lubbock Tornado on Anniversary of Waco Twister

Lubbock Tornado on Anniversary of Waco Twister

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Lubbock Tornado on Anniversary of Waco Twister

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Texas History The first reported sighting of the May 11, 1970 tornado came from an off-duty policeman, who spotted a funnel cloud at 8:10 pm three miles east of the Lubbock city limits.

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Aging and Grief

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
As people move into later life, it is not uncommon to experience multiple losses. Yet while age increases the frequency of loss, strength and wisdom also comes with later life.
An economical option to propagate sweet potato slips is by purchasing sweet potatoes from a local grocery store. Fill a container with water and submerge a portion of the sweet potato in the container. Place the container in a well-lighted, warm area such as a windowsill and wait for slips to grow (courtesy image: DYIJOY.com).

An economical option to propagate sweet potato slips is by purchasing sweet potatoes from a local grocery store. Fill a container with water and submerge a portion of the sweet potato in the container. Place the container in a well-lighted, warm area such as a windowsill and wait for slips to grow (courtesy image: DYIJOY.com).

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Growing Sweet Potatoes: Magnificent Tubers

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
We have experienced torrential rainfall the past few days with some SETX areas receiving more than 20-inches of rain. Spring weather and climate patterns constantly change, this unpredictability means our living environment can quickly become precarious.

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MOTORCYCLIST DEATHS ON THE RISE IN TEXAS

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
AUSTIN – When you see a motorcycle on the road, it’s not just a bike – it carries someone’s best friend, someone’s child, someone’s parent, someone’s spouse. Nearly 600 people riding motorcycles were killed in crashes in Texas last year, and more than 2,400 riders were seriously injured.
Rains postpone Middle School Open House

Rains postpone Middle School Open House

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Rains postpone Middle School Open House

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Heavy rains last week forced a postponement to the planned Open House at Vidor Middle School but students were able to move in as anticipated Monday.
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