EZ TAG introduces reloadable cash card option in Texas
The Houston area toll authority promotes a cash reloadable card linked to Banc Pass for EZ TAG users, starting with a $40 kit including $15 in tolls. The card, usable across Texas, targets unbanked and infrequent users, with rollout at EZ TAG stores and major retailers after January 8.
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Sam Houston Parkway
Houston
Pasadena
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Sam Houston
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Mary Benton
HCTRA
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Firework Stand Promotes Kid Friendly Packs in Lynchburg Area
Isaiah Frazier and family run a window stand at Lynchburg Cedar Bayou Road and John Martin Road selling kid packs buckets and party packs. Items include larger sparklers screamers six 36 and 25 shot fireworks and water proof dynamites. Sparks interest as American Pyrotechnics Association notes consumer fireworks could top 725 million in 2015.
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Lynchburg
Cedar Bayou Road
John Martin
Isaiah Frazier
Frazier
American Pyrotechnics Association
Church leaders weigh open carry in worship services
Pastors in the region discuss the open carry law for handgun in churches. Some support readiness and licenseed concealed carry for protection, while others prefer church elders decide policy. They emphasize prayer alongside practical safety and note visitors might be unsettled by open carry.
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Tommy Meekins
Church On the Rock On Decker Drive
Holmes
South Carolina
Jesse Flowers
Church of Christ On North Pruett
Flowers
House of Worship
Wismer and Ferris See Bright 2015 Beer Market Trends
Ann Wismer and Jim Ferris report Constellation brands lead sales with 11 percent, Corona and Modelo Especial among top labels. Craft brands St. Arnold's and Karbach total 0.75 percent, while 30 plus suppliers share the rest. Optimistic about growth, they plan continued investments in people and technology into 2016.
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Ann Wismer
Jim Ferris
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