Perspective

With tax season here, the Better Business Bureau is warning consumers about a rise in tax company impostor scams that are targeting people across the country. These scams often involve phishing phone calls from fraudsters claiming consumers owe back taxes and must act immediately to avoid penalties or legal action.

Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett are leading their respective primary campaigns for U.S. Senate, according to a poll released released last week by the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs, the Austin American-Statesman reported. Early voting began Feb. 17 and runs through Feb. 27.

The Daingerfield Public Library, located at 207 Jefferson Street, is welcoming readers of all ages this month with an exciting selection of new books across every genre. Young readers can dive into fresh children’s fiction favorites such as The Humble Pie and Aaron Slater. Fans of graphic novels will find new fiction and nonfiction titles, including additions to the popular Bad Guys series and Nathan Hale’s historical adventures that bring history to life in a fun, visual way. Junior fiction readers can enjoy stories like The Teacher of Nomad Land and the classic mystery favorite Nate the Great. Young adult readers won’t want to miss the new release A Thief in the Night by bestselling author Holly Black.