Trending in Texoma — Lebron James doll to an increase in Easter spending
WICHITA FALLS (KFDX/KJTL) — Whether it's happening on the other side of the country, somewhere else in Texas, or right in our communities, Digital Producer Mariana Vela takes a look at the stories currently generating the most interest on social media.
Social Rundown: Chirping Easter eggs, King James doll, and CHICKEN JOCKEY
Americans and Social Security income
Many Americans, especially those who collect a public sector pension, did not have complete social security because of the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. The Biden Administration signed into law the 'Social Security Fairness Act,' which increased those beneficiaries' monthly payments and would award them with a one-time retroactive payment.
King James Ken Doll
The GOAT, King James, is getting his very own Barbie Ken-doll as it celebrates James' cultural impact on and off the court and how his style will show off as the doll hits major retailers like Target and Walmart starting April 14.
'Peep' Easter spending this year
Although inflation is high, that won't stop shoppers from spending big bucks at discount stores for Easter shopping. For this year, the National Retail Federation said consumers are expected to spend an estimated $7.4 billion on foods, $3.8 billion on gifts and $3.3 billion on candy. That's a lot of peeps and egg fillers.
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