Gidding post office staying put for now

The Gidding Street Post Office is staying in the building … at least until the U.S Postal Service lease is up in five years. But the county is moving forward with renovation plans for the property at 417 Gidding Street. More: continued here

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Texas Households on Food Stamps Almost Tripled Since 2000 – Texas Tribune

Texas Tribune Texas Households on Food Stamps Almost Tripled Since 2000Texas TribuneThe number of households in Texas receiving food stamps has almost tripled since 2000, according to figures released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau. In 2013, 1.3 million Texas households received aid from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance …The astonishing state-by-state …

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Former post office up for sale – Chillicothe Gazette

Chillicothe Gazette Former post office up for saleChillicothe GazetteChristine Meade, who owns the building with her husband, Mike; son, Shawn Hanks; and daughter-in-law, Tiffany Hanks, said they're selling the 109-year-old post office because their banquet and wedding business has become too time-consuming. More: continued here

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Royal Mail opens Tmall Global shop in China – TameBay

Royal Mail opens Tmall Global shop in ChinaTameBayRoyal Mail Tmall Royal Mail have announced that they are joining the Chinese e-commerce boom with the launch of its shop front on Alibaba's Tmall Global e-marketplace, providing Chinese consumers with increased access to premium, authentic and high … More: continued here

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Collectors magnify a timeless hobby – kentonbee

Collectors magnify a timeless hobbykentonbeeBuffalo Stamp Club Vice President Bob Meegan, left; Alfred Carroccia, club secretary; and Alan Davis, president, look through World War I Africa stamps. Photos by Jim Smerecak. Purchase color photos at www.BeeNews.com U.S. President Franklin D.and more » More: continued here

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