Discover the economic significance of real Christmas trees in Texas as over 4 million trees are sold annually, contributing to a $714 million industry and supporting thousands of jobs. Explore the rich history and environmental benefits of these festive trees while considering their role in sustaining local economies and ecosystems.
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Amidst rising inflation and soaring living costs, the latest Social Security Administration data paints a bleak picture for the U.S. middle class, with the median 2022 wage of $40,847.18 falling short for a comfortable lifestyle. This financial crunch, coupled with escalating housing costs and a burgeoning consumer debt crisis, signals an alarming trend towards increased poverty and societal strain as we head into 2024.
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Keith Kimbrough is the first to admit that electric school buses were not an easy sell in the...
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Demand is growing for organic cotton in the U.S., but imports continue to pick up the slack of...
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