Another look back
Maybe all of you are getting tired of Social Security. Why do I think that? Well, I got on my calculator and figured out that, in the past 29 years, I have written about 1,500 columns about Social Security. And…
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Trump pauses Russia sanctions as Zelenskyy urges allies to fight for them
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Early Winter Cattle Program set Nov. 12 in Hillsboro
Ranchers, landowners and agricultural producers will have an opportunity to hear from industry experts on cattle production, forage management, livestock markets and emerging agricultural threats during the third annual Early Winter Cattle Program on Nov. 12 in Hillsboro....
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Pope Leo XIV cleared to leave hospital following lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV is being released from the hospital on Saturday, four days after lung cancer surgery, and will deliver the traditional noon blessing Sunday from a window overlooking St. Peter's Square, the Vatican announced. The 71-year-old Leo had the lower lobe of his right lung r...
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Thornton, Curry lay out goals, priorities for Texas House District 56
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