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Education is failing America’s future by forgetting its past

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Last year, eighth grade test scores in civics and U.S. history hit record lows. The decline didn’t start with pandemic school closings. But they made it worse and revealed its extent. Less than half of adults can name the three branches of the U.S. government. Another 25% can’t name even one.

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Unsupported assumptions about ‘catastrophic global warming’

John Grimaldi
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
WASHINGTON DC, Dec 29 -- There was a time when climate scientist Judith Curry was the sweetheart of the global warming set. As she put it in an interview with newsman John Stossel, “I was adopted by the environmental advocacy groups and the alarmists and I was treated like a rock star ...

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AMAC Filler Files

John Grimaldi, Editorial Contributor,
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Knickers galore Having trouble putting on your underwear? Go visit Nicholas Manning in Brisbane, Australia. The Guinness Book of World Records says he holds the world record for the fastest time to put on his underpants.
Photo courtesy of Unsplash

Photo courtesy of Unsplash

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7 Steps to Start Growing Produce at Home

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
(Family Features) Growing your own produce is an all-around smart practice, from the money you’ll save at the grocery store to the contributions you can make toward a cleaner planet. Maintaining a garden takes some effort, but it’s a project even a beginner can tackle with ease.
Pothos ingestion symptoms are immediately apparent after a pet ‘snacks’ on the plant. Plant toxins cause tongue swelling and vomiting with difficulty breathing. More severe symptoms can include seizures and the loss of consciousness (image courtesy: pethelpful.com).

Pothos ingestion symptoms are immediately apparent after a pet ‘snacks’ on the plant. Plant toxins cause tongue swelling and vomiting with difficulty breathing. More severe symptoms can include seizures and the loss of consciousness (image courtesy: pethelpful.com).

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Plant Toxicity: Locating Reliable Information

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
A reader has asked a question: where she can locate reliable information on house plants which are unsafe for her 60lb dog? She stated that she doesn’t trust the information she has found on the internet.
Social Security Matters

Social Security Matters

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Social Security Matters

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
Dear Rusty: I am 69 years old, and my wife turned 70 early this year. I am still working full time. My wife is not working, but she got a letter from Social Security saying she should take her Social Security as soon as possible.
Freshman Beauty nominees were recently selected at Vidor High School. Shown are in alphabetical order: Bailey Andrews, Shaelynn Binkley, Paislee Miller, Gianna Roche, Taylor Rye.

Freshman Beauty nominees were recently selected at Vidor High School. Shown are in alphabetical order: Bailey Andrews, Shaelynn Binkley, Paislee Miller, Gianna Roche, Taylor Rye.

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2024 Pirates Escapades Beauties

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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Pirate Escapades set for January 13 with tickets on sale Monday

Pirate Escapades set for January 13 with tickets on sale Monday

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Pirate Escapades set for January 13 with tickets on sale Monday

News Staff
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
The Annual Pirate Escapades will be held Saturday January 13 at 7:00 pm in the VHS Auditorium. The show will feature a junior and senior aged talent competition, variety acts composed of past winners and VISD Fine Arts department students and staff, as well as the annual Escapades Beauty Pageant.
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