WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy shrank in the first three months of the year, and faces threats from high inflation and rising interest rates, yet economists foresee a return to growth for the rest of 2022 based on the strength of the job market and consumer spending.
BOSTON – For years, Vincent Gillespie waged a legal battle to try to gain control of hundreds of paintings by his father – renowned postwar American artist Gregory Gillespie. On Jan.
Video meetings dampen brainstorming because we are so hyper-focused on the face in that box that we don’t let our eyes and minds wander as much, a new study found. Staring isn’t good for creativity.
There will never again be another Hurricane Ida. The World Meteorological Organization hurricane committee has retired Ida from its rotating list of Atlantic storm names because of the death and destruction caused by the Category 4 hurricane in 2021.
The next release of detailed data about U.S. residents from the 2020 census will be postponed until next year because the U.S. Census Bureau said Wednesday that it needs more time to crunch the numbers, including implementing a controversial method used to protect participants’ identities.
Reptiles are in trouble: In fact, over 21% of reptile species are threatened with extinction worldwide, according to a first-of-its-kind global assessment of more than 10,000 species. The findings show that some reptiles, including many species of crocodiles and turtles, require urgent conservation efforts to prevent their extinction.
The annual Jim Wells County Children’s Spring Festival was held at the Veterans Plaza Park on Saturday, April 23. Children and adults gathered for the event.
Department of Public Safety troopers are investigating a fatal auto-pedestrian accident that occurred Sunday evening, said Sgt. Maria Montalvo.
Agua Poquita Soil and Water Conservation District #321, located in Benavides TX, has partnered with the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board, Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Texas Wildlife Association, and Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association to highlight Soil and Water Stewardship Week and the importance of voluntary land stewardship in Texas. The statewide campaign is April 24 through May 1, and the focus this year is “Healthy Soils, Healthy Life.”
BEN BOLT - Ben Bolt-Palito Blanco High School senior members recently held a Senior Hooding Ceremony. All hooding were received by an educational hero. Each member was presented their NHS stole and cord by an educational hero of their choice who has inspired them or made an impact in their lives.