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This Fourth of July marks the United States’ 250th birthday, and the air is buzzing with excitement for the cookouts, fireworks, and sunbathing to come. However, pet owners are encouraged to keep their pets’ safety in mind, as the holiday can also present potential hazards. Dr. Gabriela Rivas, a clinical assistant professor at the Texas…

Ask Rusty – Why Doesn’t My Social Security Record Show All My Military Earnings? Dear Rusty:When I look at my earnings on my Social Security account, I see that in 1955 and 1956 have no earnings. I was in the U.S. Navy as a first officer and have my DD-214 paperwork which shows my military…

(EAST TEXAS) – As families gear up for Fourth of July festivities, CHRISTUS Health is urging the community to use extra caution with fireworks and to follow proper safety practices to prevent holiday injuries. According to the American Fireworks Standards Laboratory, more than 13,000 people suffered fireworks-related injuries last year. The agency also reported that…

Texas Crop and Weather Report – by Adam Russell Growing conditions for summer crops are a mixed bag of results based on rainfall over the past 90 days, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. While soil moisture conditions have improved for much of the state, too much of a good thing, like rain, can also bring…

July has a way of reminding us that a little light can go a long way. Whether it’s the glow of fireworks, the magic of a story that stays with you long after the final page, or the spark of a new creative idea, this month’s issue of The Lone Star Literary Life Magazine is…

Austin— The Texas Association of School Boards is pleased to announce the 17 district leaders from across Texas who have been selected as regional winners in the annual Superintendent of the Year competition, which has been recognizing outstanding school administrators since 1984. The regional winners were selected by committees at each participating Education Service Center…

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The TurfMutt Foundation, which advocates for the care and use of the green space around us for the benefit of people, pets and the planet, offers important summer safety tips for pet parents this summer. “Summer is one of Mulligan the TurfMutt’s favorite seasons because all the opportunities to get outside and…

Museum of the Bible program, in partnership with K-LOVE and Freedom 250, will feature music, scripture, inspirational speakers and a special evening celebrating faith, freedom and America’s biblical heritage WASHINGTON, D.C., July 1 — Great American Media will bring families across the country live access to “The Bible and the American Story,” a special main…

This Independence Day, America will celebrate 250 years of independence. For nearly two and a half centuries, this country has built, innovated, manufactured, and overcome challenges through hard work, ingenuity, and a belief that America’s best days are always ahead. America became an economic powerhouse because we understood the value of production, infrastructure, industry, and…