Columns and Opinions

Financial Focus

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You might not have thought much about beneficiary designations — but they can play a big role in your estate planning. When you purchase insurance policies and open investment accounts, such as your IRA, you’ll be asked to name a beneficiary, and, in some cases, more than one.

State immigration law again on hold

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The on-again, offagain state immigration law is once more on hold while the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals considers its constitutionality. Senate Bill 4 would allow state and local law enforcement officials to arrest and deport people suspected of entering the state illegally from Mexico, the Austin American- Statesman reported. The U.S. Supreme Court last Tuesday removed a temporary hold on the law, which allowed it to take effect for several hours before the 5th Circuit court again stopped SB4 from being enforced while it considers its constitutionality.

Texas counties among nation’s fastest growing

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Recent estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau indicate that six of the 10 fastest- growing counties in the United States from 2022 to 2023 were in Texas. According to the Texas Tribune, Kaufman County, just east of Dallas, led the list with a 7.6% increase in new residents that brought its population to more than 185,000. Census data shows that Rockwall and Liberty counties closed out the top three, with growth rates of 6.5% and 5.7%, respectively.

NEWS-VIEW NORDHEIM

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GOD first....Heavenly Father, through out our lives we are constantly rushing in all sorts of directions and seldom taking time to attend to the matters that are the most important. Inside each of us, a spirit is given to us through Your Amazing Grace from Your Holy Spirit. Calm the spirit within us to slow down and give thanks for all the blessings we receive. Help us with strength and faith to be witness to Your Almighty Spirit in all we do. We ask in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

Letter to the Editor

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Dear Editor, On behalf of the Yorktown Western Days Association, I am asking you to save the date for our 66Th Annual Yorktown Western Days fast approaching on October 18-20, 2024 in downtown Yorktown. With that being said, the Yorktown Western Days Association is in critical need of sponsorship donations to make our 3-day annual festival possible.

Kimber’s Kolumn

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As most of our readers already know, the Yorktown News-View no longer has an office in the city. The owner of the newspaper sold the building that housed the News-View office and plans for a temporary location in town fell through at the very last minute. I had no back up plan resulting in another business lost in Yorktown.

Letters to the Editor

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Dear Editor, The Cuero Chamber of Commerce presented their Cuero Chamber of Commerce Annual Social and Awards Banquet on March 7 at The Venue on Church Street and it was an incredible evening of recognition, networking, and fun! The theme for the evening was “A Night on the Red Carpet” and celebrated our vibrant Cuero business community. Special thanks to Chamber Board Members JonEric Rodriguez and Emily Weatherly for serving as emcees for the evening.

Massive wildfires ignited by power lines

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Two wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Juan Rodriguez, with the service, told the Texas Standard that its law enforcement investigators had concluded their probe into the source of the Smokehouse Creek and Windy Deuce fires.

NEWS-VIEW NORDHEIM

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GOD first,,,Heavenly Father, we look around and see so many wonders as spring is getting near and nearer. New life is all around us and the dred of winter slowly subsides. We thank You for all the beautiful flowers all around us. It gives us new strength. We thank You for all that You provide as we Pray in the name of our dear Savior, Jesus Christ, who died for our sins.. Amen.

Record Letter to the Editor

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Dear Editor The family of Jerry Dreyer would like to thank the Cuero EMS and Cuero Regional Hospital for their quick response and compassion. The Cuero Fire Department for volunteering their time, and the use of the firetrucks to escort the funeral procession, thank you.