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TSA Travel Checklist

Before Packing Quart sized zip top bag (Hint: 1 bag per passenger is permitted) 3 ounces or less sized containers of liquids, gels and aerosols (3-1-1) Visit TSA.gov to review the prohibited items list for both carry-on and checked baggage If purchasing a luggage lock, be sure to look for those that are recognized by [...]

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Traveling with Food

Everyone has favorite foods from home that they want to bring to holiday dinners, or items from their destination that they want to bring back home. Travelers should know that while pies are permitted through the security checkpoint, here is a list of liquids, gels and aerosol items that you should put in your checked [...]

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Choose Your Charities Carefully

Today’s tough economy has been doubly hard on non-profit organizations that rely on charitable contributions. Many people feeling the pinch have had to cut back on their donations; and because so many are out of work, charities that assist low-income families are being swamped just when their funding has been reduced. If you’re able to [...]

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Avoid holiday spending hangover

By Jason Alderman At this time of year, many people overindulge, whether it’s overeating or drinking too much at holiday parties or spending too much on gifts and decorations. You’ll regret the former the next morning; but with overspending you may not feel the hangover effect until the bills come due in January. Here are [...]

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Volunteers needed for “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” in Central Texas

One lucky Central Texas family will be part of the ABC hit-program “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition.”It’s a  dream come true for one certain family. There are currently five finalist families, from which one will be chosen in two weeks to get a brand new home. Tilson Home Corporation, the home builder chosen to take part [...]

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How Many Paychecks Do You Have Till Christmas

Financial Expert Reveals How to Budget for The Holidays Boy, how time flies when the economy is in the toilet. With Black Friday upon us, the tension of the holiday shopping season is here — and consumers with low confidence and retailers with low expectations will soon begin limping into the happiest time of the [...]

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Texas Announces Start Date for New Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program

(AUSTIN) – Texans who want to save money on ENERGY STAR® appliances will soon have a chance to apply for mail-in rebates on those purchases. Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announced the purchase period for the Texas Appliance Mail-In Rebate Program will start on Dec. 20. Approximately $10 million is available for the traditional mail-in rebate [...]

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Lorena Events

Who: Lorena Volunteer Fire Dept. What: Christmas in The Country Car Show Parade 11 AM When: Saturday Nov. 27th 10 PM to 3 PM Where: Downtown Lorena,Tx Why: To raise money for the Volunteer Fire Dept. Food and Craft Booths Available

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Here is a list of events that are going on/ approaching for the Waco Salvation Army.

November 15- December 24 Red Kettle Bell Ringing at over  20 locations in Waco and Hewitt. Monday- Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. November 26 Thanksgiving Day Dinner from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. , at 1225 S Jack  Kultgen Expressway December 16, 4:00 p.m.Dedication of Community Kitchen and The Red Shield Men’s Lodge December 25, [...]

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