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by Toter - 2 months ago

Empowering Texas Foster Youth: Hope, Healing, and Homes Needed

(REACH) – Over 400,000 children enter U.S. foster care annually, with 18,000 in Texas alone, highlighting a need for more homes and support. Programs like REECH aim to provide education and housing, while FAM focuses on finding families. Brenda Lynch leads initiatives offering hope and stability. Vi...

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Exploring the $13.3 Billion Empire of Walmart Heiress Nancy Walton Laurie

Nancy Walton Laurie, Walmart heiress with $13.3 billion net worth, owns a 9-acre Bel-Air estate and a $300 million superyacht, Kaos. Her cousins, Alice, Rob, and Jim Walton, have significant fortunes. Alice, an arts advocate, founded a museum. Rob purchased the Denver Broncos. Jim chairs Arvest Bank...

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IRS Reveals Tax Season Kickoff: When to Anticipate Your Refund

The IRS will start processing 2024 tax returns on Jan. 27. Taxpayers should organize documents and consider filing strategies. The new Direct File program allows free federal returns for 25 states. Electronic filers can expect refunds within 21 days, while paper returns take longer. EITC/ACTC refund...

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Kevin Garnett's Surprising Habit: Stashing NBA Earnings Under His Mattress

NBA legend Kevin Garnett once stored his earnings under his mattress, a habit from financial illiteracy. Sharing this on "Jimmy Kimmel Live," he explained his cash-keeping system. After a breakup, he found only IOUs, prompting a shift to banking. Now financially savvy, Garnett boasts a $120 million...

by Toter - 2 months ago

Texas Faces Housing Affordability Challenge: Lawmakers' 2025 Solutions

The Texas housing market faces a crisis as affordability declines amid economic growth. Lawmakers are exploring solutions, including relaxing zoning rules and encouraging accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Proposed measures aim to boost housing availability, addressing the shortage of 320,000 homes wh...

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Viola Davis Delivers Inspiring Cecil B. DeMille Award Acceptance Speech

Viola Davis, an EGOT winner, shared her inspiring journey from poverty to success at the Golden Gala. Accepting the Cecil B. DeMille Award, she reflected on finding self-worth through acting. Despite early struggles, her "magic" helped her overcome adversity. Davis emphasized her resilience and dete...

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Celebrating Three Outstanding Students: Achievements Beyond the Field

Dallas high school athletes debunk the "dumb jock" stereotype, excelling academically and athletically. Deondrae Riden, Emeka Ugorji, and Carter Kopecky, with impressive GPAs and sports achievements, have secured scholarships. They credit success to support systems and emphasize focus on education a...