Social Security Matters

by Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, Dear Rusty: I had to start collecting Social Security at 62, and I am 75 now. I believe that in the last 13 years I have saved Social Security money, so I do not know why I cannot draw my full benefits now.

Quinn Minute - Late greeting cards

A friend asked me if it was OK to delay sending holiday cards until late December.I asked two questions: (1) Will you send me a card? (2) Does it contain a gift certificate?Actually, I believe a late card is a great card. Here are three good reasons -- and two average ones – to delay mailing: 1.

Rural Serving Schools

By Walter Wendler, WTAMU President Rural regions of the United States make significant contributions to the economic well-being of the nation. Rural America is the backbone of U.S. agriculture.In 2023, the agriculture, food and related industries contributed approximately $1.53 trillion to the U.S.

Quinn Minute - Christmas Trees

Christmas trees are like distant cousins. They come to your house, surround themselves with presents, and stay a month. Then they begin to shed and need somebody to drive them off.People often do strange things with cut trees.

States begin rolling out legislation on illegal immigration

With an estimated 11 million illegal aliens in the United, President-elect Donald Trump haspromised one of the largest deportations in US history and Republican governors and lawmakers in some states are already rolling out proposals that could help him carry out his pledge.

EPA bans TCE, PCE chemicals

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has banned two carcinogenic chemicals used in cleaning products and other common household.

Editor’s Message

Do not give pets to children or anyone else as a Christmas present. Just don’t do it.Pets are a big commitment that requires time, money and planning – assuming the owner is responsible and doesn’t chunk it outside and ignore it.Impulse pet buys are rarely a good idea.

Quinn Minute - Shopping thoughts for early-season buyers

If you’re like me, your mailbox is now bulging with holiday gift catalogs. Yesterday I even got a catalog showing other catalogs I could order.Many families consider the dog to be part of the family. “What do I buy Rover?” is a common question, especially if Rover is a cousin.

Amarillo schools face declining students

Amarillo (AISD) schools are facing tough times with 5,000 fewer students than eight years ago, with some schools operating at 50-percent capacity.

Experts to discuss farm policy, markets at symposium

The Texas Wheat Symposium, hosted by the Texas Wheat Producers Association (TWPA), will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Amarillo Civic Center’s Grand Plaza Room.The event, which is free and open to the public, will begin at 10:30 a.m.