Texas New Year DWI Law Tightens License Loss
Texans facing New Year’s Eve drinking are warned of a law enabling license revocation for intoxicated driving. First offenders risk 60 day suspensions, second offenders 120 days, with DPS officials urging deterrence amid high drunk driving fatalities.
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Dudley Thomas
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The
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Thomas
Texas
Fred Hill
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Sharp
Archaeology in Terry County Unearths 16th Century Indian Trade Tools
Archaeology reveals 1541 Spanish observer Castaneda noting buffalo flesh soup and skinning knives. Finds in Terry County include scrapers drills bones and travois setups tied to hide processing. The piece highlights Apache use and dogs as beasts of burden, with horses arriving later.
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Castaneda
Terry County
NFIB Survey Finds Texas Small Firms Targeted by Punitive Suits
NFIB Texas results show 34 percent of 1,900 owners faced lawsuits or threats seeking punitive damages. Many paused growth, delaying hires and expansions. 97 percent back tort reform to curb punitive claims.
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Austin
Texas
National Federation of Independent Business
Trat
Robert Howden
NFIB
Howden
Holiday Act Starts Fire in Newcastle Club
A rock singer in Newcastle Australia sprayed kerosene and ignited it during a Christmas Eve show fatally injuring or injuring at least 15 people as flames engulfed the Star Nightclub ceiling. Police said about 55 patrons escaped. The band Freak Shop faced harsh criticism for the dangerous stunt which officials warned against in the wake of the incident. The unnamed performer may face consequences and future gigs for the reckless act.
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Australia
Newcastle
Freak Shop
Star
Freak House
Texas official contacts for state offices and legislators
The list provides addresses and phone numbers for state officials including Attorney General Dan Morales, Treasurer LBJ Building, Comptroller John Sharp, Senator John Montford, and State Rep Jim Rudd. It cites Austin postal boxes and area codes, outlining official contact points for government inquiries.
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John Sharp
LBJ
Austin
John Montford Box
Jim Rudd
P.O. Box
Salvation Army thanks donors for Angel Tree drive
A Terry County Salvation Army board thanks volunteers and donors for the Christmas Angel Tree season aiding 178 children. They commend law enforcement and community members for delivering packages on Christmas Eve and reflect on the Timmon family’s sorrow and the community spirit cited in Matthew 5 16.
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Terry County
Salvation Army
Angels
Terry County Sheriff's Department
Brownfield
Timmon
Timmons
School Week Menu Appears in Brief Note
Monday no school announced followed by a school lunch plan listing Tuesday chicken sandwich fries peach milk Wednesday hamburger tomato lettuce pickle onion rings chips mixed fruit chocolate chip cookies and milk with no further context or dates.
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