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2 New Bills Could Change Liquor Laws Forever in Texas

(Tyler, Texas) - Texas has some very strange liquor laws. You can't buy on Sundays. You can't buy liquor on a major holiday like Christmas or New Year's Day. Only mom and pop liquor stores can sell it, not major retailers. Some companies have been able to find some loopholes...
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Texas Jails Under Fire: 10 Facilities Are Failing to Meet Standards

Aross the state of Texas, you will find 254 counties, and almost all of those counties have jails. Of course, these jails house people who have committed crimes and those who are accused of committing crimes. Jails house human beings and certain standards have to be followed in the State...
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Best Ways to Eliminate Fire Ants in Texas Fast

There are not many things that are hated more in Texas than fire ants. But they keep coming back, which is why I wanted to share some details on how to get rid of these annoying social insects. One thing I hate about fire ants is that by the time...
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An inside look at Taser use in Texas prison

The sound of electricity sizzling and crackling broke the silence. To me, it looked like the electric chair was officially back in the prisons.
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Texas schools have leaned on uncertified teachers to fill vacancies. Lawmakers want to put...

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Lawmakers want to turn the tide on the growing number of unprepared and uncertified teachers by restricting who can lead Texas classrooms. But school leaders worry those limits will leave them...
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Safe Zones in Texas for Nuclear Emergency Preparedness

There are many people who are hopeful that the dreadful possibility of nuclear war will never become a reality. Regarding the possibility of a nuclear exchange, however, worries have been raised as tensions around the world continue to rise. In the event of such a terrible occurrence, which location in Texas would...
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At least 3 killed in car crashes during dust storms in Texas

(CNN) - Strong winds swept through the Texas panhandle on Friday, causing crashes that killed at least three people. Dust clouds covered the sky, leading to low visibility and dangerous driving conditions. State authorities say at least three people in two counties died in car crashes from the dust storm.
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All the Texas things that happened around Gruene Hall in 1975

A lot has happened since the Molak Corporation took over.
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Retailer Closes 43 Texas Stores, Leaving Gift Card Holders Struggling

Gift Card Holders Affected as 43 Texas Locations Shut Down. After 82 years in business, Joann, the beloved fabric and craft retailer, has announced it will shut down all of its stores. Texas is home to 43 stores in 35 cities.
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Kids using litter boxes in school? Texas FURRIES bill seeks to stop ‘non-human’ behavior

SAN ANTONIO - A new bill has been proposed to prevent the alleged "non-human" behavior at Texas schools, and it has the Governor's backing. H.B. No. 4814, otherwise known as the Forbidding Unlawful Representation of Roleplaying in Education, or F.U.R.R.I.E.S. Act, was introduced officially into the Texas House of...

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