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Although fraudsters will prey on anyone, many tactics specifically target those facing financial hardship in the wake of a natural disaster.

December 18, 2024

There is no magic formula to ensure long-term health. However, if there were such an equation, sleep would be a critical component. Though adults may be able to function with less sleep than doctors recommend, the National Institutes of Health note that consistent lack of sufficient sleep can interfere with work, social functioning and driving ability.

Texas’ civilian labor force achieved another new record high in November. In addition, Texas’ seasonally adjusted total nonfarm employment increased to 14,286,700 after 9,100 jobs were added over the month. Texas added 274,300 jobs from November 2023 to November 2024. Texas’ annual nonfarm growth rate reached 2.0 percent, outpacing the U.S. growth rate by 0.6 percentage points.

Good morning from my bed. It is December 26th. I regret nothing. Seriously, show me a mom or a grandmother who doesn’t need to take to the bed like a fine Victorian lady the day after Christmas and I will show you… nothing! Such a creature doesn’t exist. We have bent to the break, twisted like pretzels, and fed many with Herculean efforts only bestowed upon us by Jesus Himself. Our feet hurt and we have a pinchy thing going on in between our shoulder blades. Let us rest. I was all set to pen you a yarn to usher in the new year, but as I scrolled through social media for the first time in days, your beautiful photos of family gatherings and smiles made me emotional. I wound up listening to, of all things, my favorite Christmas carol, O Holy Night. I thought, perhaps, we could chat about that instead, because if you don’t know this story… Actually, that incomplete sentence stands alone. I am too tired to do anything to you other than tell it like it is.

WITH LUKE CLAYTON

My family’s political views clash with mine, and it’s causing major tension during holidays. Is there a way to keep the peace without feeling like I’m compromising my values?

When most people think of sparkling wine, they picture partaking of some while watching the ball drop on New Year’s Eve or when making a heartwarming celebratory toast.

December 19, 2024

With the increased use of digital tools, the mortgage process looks quite different today than it did for previous generations. These new technologies can make the home loan process more efficient for both those buying a home and those refinancing their mortgage. However, it’s important to understand how your information is being used.

Scouting America provides the nation’s foremost youth program of character development and values-based leadership training, which helps young people be “Prepared. For Life.” Scouting America welcomes all of America’s youth into its programs. Our goal is to give them fantastic experiences in the outdoors, and elsewhere, where they can grow with us in a safe environment. More than 130 million Americans have been through our programs since our founding, and currently more than one million youth are served by 477,000 adult volunteers in local councils throughout the country.

The National Veterinary Services Laboratories (NVSL) confirmed the presence of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in multiple locations throughout the state. Disease experts indicate that HPAI is circulating among wild birds in Texas as waterbirds and waterfowl are on their wintering grounds.

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