PARADISE, Texas (AP) — A 7-yearold Texas girl who was found dead last week after she was reported missing from her home is being remembered as 'the best little girl' who loved animals, drawing and dancing.

(AP) — Juul Labs has reached settlements covering more than 5,000 cases brought by about 10,000 plaintiffs related to its vaping products.

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Boyfriend’s kids are a bad influence on my own

DEAR HARRIETTE: I'm in a serious relationship with a man who, like myself, has two children from a previous relationship. His kids are about two years older than mine, but all of them are in elementary school. My boyfriend's kids are not very well-behaved. They lack manners and respect for elders, and they regularly use swear words. I'm worried they might be a bad influence on my kids. I don't like when my kids spend longer than a few hours with them because they usually misbehave afterward. What should I do? — Bad Influence DEAR BAD INFLUENCE: You and your guy need to have some serious conversations about the future and the blending of your families. You need to set ground rules for what is acceptable in your home and around your children. For example, you have rules about manners, language and interactions with elders.

As of press time yesterday, no new candidates have filed for the Clinton Board of Education No. 3 seat and Arapaho-Butler No. 1 and No. 3 seats at the Custer County Election Board.

Shepherd Home Health and Hospice will be hosting its eighth annual Memorial Service at 6 p.m. Thursday at the First Mennonite Church located at 700 S. 19th St. in Clinton. The annual candlelight service is held to honor loved ones who have passed and those who are wishing to attend are asked to wear a mask.

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