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State Representative Keith Bell (R-Forney) has been reappointed to the Texas Sunset Commission, effective now through 2027.

The Lone Star State’s seasonally adjusted civilian labor force reached a new record high of 15,162,100 after growing by 20,900 people over the month in October. This marked the 10th consecutive monthly increase and included the addition of 21,100 Texans employed over the month. The state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate held steady at 4.1 percent.

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The overwhelming majority of opioid overdose deaths are due to illicitly manufactured fentanyl. Here’s what physicians at the American Medical Association (AMA) want you to know as the drug overdose and death epidemic continues to devastate communities nationwide:

B Dear Aunt B, I have been the major caretaker for my mother, and I am not complaining. She has passed away, and I am truly sad about that. My problem is that I am also relieved, and I feel so guilty about that relief.

The annual Texas winter tradition of rainbow trout stocking returns to waterbodies across the state to kick off the holiday season. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will stock thousands of rainbow trout beginning the week of Thanksgiving to give anglers a chance to catch one of these iconic fish.

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“ Kissing a man with a beard is a lot like going to a picnic. You don’t mind going through a little bush to get there!” Minnie Pearl For those who wish to join the fraternity of bearded men, you might find yourself hoping that your wife or significant other would share the sentiments of Minnie Pearl. If you’ve always wanted to grow a beard, or perhaps are only now considering letting your facial hair grow, then read on.

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B Dear Aunt B, I have grandchildren that I want to spend time with. I actually get very little time with them. The other grandparents seem to have unlimited time. When I ask for more time, I am told that they are very busy and there just isn’t any more time available. The next thing I know, I hear about something where they have spent spontaneous time with the other grandparents and had so much fun.

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Dear Connor and Leslie Ann, Congratulations on the day of your wedding. I wish to impart some advice to you two. You should know, however, this is not my advice, necessarily. I have garnered these tidbits from several older married couples whom I interviewed, strictly for the purposes of this column.