Perspectives

Hints

Wed, 07/12/2023 - 12:00am

Dear Readers: Lately, I’ve been asked if pouring grease down the sink with hot running water is OK. The answer is “no,” unless you like paying a plumber to come and unclog your sink. Pour the grease in an empty can or jar and let it solidify; then dispose of the grease in the garbage or a plastic bag.

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Dodging increasing crime rate

Sat, 07/08/2023 - 12:00am

People are getting so used to increasing crime rates in cities across America, an etiquette is evolving between some muggers and their victims.

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Texas Senate passes ed. bill that would give teachers raise

Sat, 07/08/2023 - 12:00am

The Texas Senate on the first day of the Legislature’s second special session unanimously passed a tax bill last Wednesday that increases the homestead exemption and includes a pay hike for teachers, the Austin American- Statesman reported. The first special session ended with the Senate and House unable to agree on how to provide property tax relief.

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Vacations

Sat, 07/08/2023 - 12:00am

Most families look forward to a trip because they can (1) visit someplace new, (2) swim in pools where catfish once lived, and (3) search out motels that appeared in horror films.