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Employment Laws You Should Know Before Taking a Job

Kathy Landin — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:41:34 +0000

All employees have basic rights. We can't be chained to our desks or held as indentured servants, for example. But do we actually know enough when it comes to the federal laws that govern our workplaces? You may have rights you didn’t know you had, particularly when it comes to getting hired.

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Do You Check Work Email When You're Out of the Office? You're Not Alone

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:50:03 +0000

With the explosion of smartphones and tablets, it should come as no surprise to find out that we spend a lot of time checking our work email when we’re not even in the office.

But just how much do we do it?

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East Texas Food Bank + Walmart Grant Keeping Texans From Going Hungry

Rick St. Nick — Tue, 07 May 2013 20:20:46 +0000

The East Texas Food Bank has been selected as one of forty winning "Feeding America" food banks to receive a $45,000 grant from Walmart's Fighting Hunger Together initiative.

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5 Things Employees Do That Really Annoy Bosses

Kathy Landin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:26:38 +0000

Sure, we all get annoyed at the boss from time to time, but keep in mind that that frustration can go both ways. If you want to excel at work, get promotions, get raises, have good things happen to you and such, take a look at these five things that really annoy bosses and don’t do them:

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20th Century Fox Updating Its Name For the New Century

Damon Houx — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 23:30:44 +0000

When 20th Century Fox was founded in 1935 (the combination of Fox Films Corporation and Twentieth Century Pictures) it's possible that the founders of the company may have joked that their name could become obsolete in sixty five years, but it seems unlikely they were thinking that far ahead. Now -- seventy-eight years later -- the company's name has been changed to reflect the times and updated to 21st Century Fox for everything but the movie side of their business.

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Last-Minute Tax Tips: Filing an Extension, Payment Plans, What Happens if You Don't Pay

Chris Chaberski — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 18:55:41 +0000

Today, April 15, is Tax Day, and while most of you have filed your 2012 returns, surely some of you out there are going down to the very last minute ... or maybe even a bit beyond. Here are a few important reminders:

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When Switching Jobs, Remember These 5 Things

Kathy Landin — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:08:42 +0000

The job market is pretty tight right now, so most days you’re probably thankful just to have a job that pays. But somewhere down the road that may not be enough. You may find yourself looking for a new position, even as you continue to hold down your current one. There are certain things you should keep in mind when that time comes.

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Jobless Claims Fall by 42,000 — Is the Job Market Doing Better?

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:37:02 +0000

After last week's disappointing March jobs report, the Department of Labor released some rather encouraging news on Thursday.

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Local Company With 100-Year History To Keep Its Name

Jen Austin — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:52:42 +0000

More on a story we brought you earlier this week...

General Electric is getting more involved in the energy industry and is in the process of buying Lufkin Industries in a deal valued at around $3.3 billion dollars. The CEO tells KTRE that Lufkin Industries will keep its name.
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Lufkin Industries to be Purchased by GE

Jen Austin — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:39:45 +0000

General Electric wants to get more involved in the energy industry, and that means big bucks for one Lufkin Company.

It's been announced the GE is buying Lufkin Industries for 38 percent above the closing price of its shares on Friday. GE values the deal at around $3.3 billion dollars.
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88,000 New Jobs in March Is Weakest Growth in Nine Months

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:16:39 +0000

Job growth appeared to slow drastically during March, as employers added 88,000 new jobs, down from 268,000 in February. The unemployment rate went down a tick, from 7.7 percent to 7.6, but that was due to a reduction in the labor force.

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You May Be Surprised to Learn Just How Many Americans Shop to Boost Their Mood

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:32:34 +0000

You would think that with a sluggish economy, saving money would make Americans happy, but it’s actually spending that can put a smile on their faces.

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5 Important Ways Social Media Networking Affects Your Career

Kathy Landin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:26:13 +0000

While the social media landscape often changes quickly, it’s pretty clear that networking on those sites is going to be a big part of our lives for a long time—both personally and professionally.

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IRS Warning — 12 Scams to Watch Out For This Tax Season

Chris Chaberski — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:21:07 +0000

The IRS has issued its annual warning about the "Dirty Dozen" schemes out there—ways that certain disreputable folks will try to steal your money or methods people use to hide financial information from the tax agency.

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Store Raises Eyebrows By Charging a $5 'Just Looking' Fee

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 15:02:29 +0000

The economy is getting so tough one store is actually charging customers who don’t buy anything.
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Today Only – Get 30% to 75% Off Seize the Deal Items in Lufkin-Nacogdoches!

Dan P. — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:11:18 +0000

Spring is finally here, which means it's time to do some spring cleaning on our local Seize the Deal website!

Today only (Thursday, March 21), visit the Lufkin-Nacogdoches Seize the Deal website to get 30% to 75% off every item!
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Diboll Cat Sanctuary Needs Volunteers To Avoid Potential Closure – HELP!

Rick St. Nick — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 21:04:04 +0000

Pet lovers never say "die", and as a result, they tend to live heartier lives than those of us putting in the OT at the job each week. It's been well published that cat owners, for example, typically experience lower blood pressure than non-cat owners. If only I wasn't allergic!

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Twinkies Are Coming Back in the Greatest News Ever

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 20:27:24 +0000

The long national nightmare is over.

Twinkies are coming back!

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Wedding Survey Reveals You'd Better Start Saving for the Big Day Now

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 13:56:47 +0000

Before you walk down the aisle, you may want to walk down to the bank to make sure you’ve got enough money in your account.

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Economy Adds 236,000 Jobs; Unemployment Rate Drops to 7.7%

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:22:32 +0000

The labor market—and the economy overall—is improving, albeit gradually, with employers adding 236,000 jobs in February. That gain brought the unemployment rate down a few ticks from 7.9 percent to 7.7, its lowest point in four years.

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