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June 1-29: Al-anon meetings for family and friends of alcoholics will be held each Monday at 12 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, located on 503 W.

STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS After public outcry, a physical border wall through Big Bend National Park appears to be on hold, The Texas Tribune reported. In February, the Trump administration waived more than two dozen environmental laws in order to clear the way for a 150-mile-long wall through West Texas, including Big Bend and the adjoining state park.

For nearly half a century, the Iranian regime has funded terrorism, killed American troops, and pursued nuclear weapons while chanting ‘Death toAmerica.’ Despite this threat, too many American presidents drew symbolic red lines and issued warnings that Tehran never truly feared. The result was an emboldened Iran that attacked American interests and destabilized the region.

Tax credits are some of the most valuable tools around to help cut your tax bill. But figuring out how to use these credits on your tax return can get complicated very quickly. Here’s what you need to know.

February 14: The No. 1 BFTS Museum is hosting a free Veterans breakfast at 119 Silent Wings Blvd.

Early voting in the March 3 Primary Election begins Tuesday, Feb. 17 and concludes on Friday, Feb.

With tax season officially underway, here are several ideas to make filing your return as stressfree as possible: — Gather your tax information for filing. Items you'll need include K-1s, W-2s, 1099s and other forms you receive from your business, employers, brokers, banks, and others. If you find any errors, contact the issuer immediately to request a corrected copy. And if you have tip or overtime income, be prepared to break this income out to take advantage of tax-free savings as this will not necessarily be broken out on your W-2.

The national title game between Miami and Indiana will be remembered not just for the final score, but for what it represents. Indiana, a program long respected for basketball, stands as the National Champion in college football for the first time in history.

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STATE CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS A spate of new laws took effect on Jan. 1, The Dallas Morning News reported.