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That being said, even when we are dealing with the most ethical of people--in whatever industry--there are certain things one should do to prepare ahead of time.

Also, it makes a difference WHERE you plan to retire when it comes to making sure you'll have enough to retire comfortably. Author Jake Arky gives information on all of the U.S. States in his story, which is fascinating to see. But of course, we wanted to zero in on Texas.

So, whether you are looking to retire somewhere in Texas that is affordable, sunny most days of the year, and offers unique beauty many of us can appreciate, or you just want to go and see another side of this great state that we enjoy, you may want to plan a visit.

While considered fly-over-country, the Sooner State actually is among the most ecologically diverse places in the world. Here's where you can find something truly interesting.

They must like big windows because about 18 million seemed to invade my sunroom overnight at my Tyler, Texas area house. They were EVERYWHERE.

Next time you feel a little crazy for finding that random moment when those scissors glide-cut through that bright green, snowman-covered paper, just enjoy the moment.

We Texans passionately (and sometimes, obnoxiously) show pride in the things we love almost as much as our own moms. Buc-ee's is one of those things.

Over the six years she has worked for Williamson County, she must've formed some solid relationships with her co-workers, because Vaters placed cut-outs of her fellow employees in the snowy scene.