Texas charity bingo under scrutiny as licenses vanish
More than 30 years after creation to raise funds, charity bingo in Texas faces renewed scrutiny. The Texas Lottery Commission has ranked licenses of fewer than a dozen operators statewide, with state officials able to revoke licenses when proceeds to charity lag. In 2015 over 600 organizations sponsored games, yet licenses were cut as distributions declined from 2014 totals of about 26 million dollars to 740 million in receipts overall, with jackpots sometimes constituting up to 90 percent of receipts.
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Border fears vs. facts shape Texas border security debate
A Texas border security clash centers on safety perceptions vs. crime data. Officials cite lower violent crime in Laredo El Paso and Brownsville while Republicans push large, costly security boosts and Democrats stress enforcement balance. Local leaders warn against equating undocumented immigration with crime and note visible policing has deterred some offenses.
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Bladder Rescue Promises Freedom From Leaky Bladder
Carrie’s decade long bladder trouble improves after trying Bladder Rescue. The ad extols pumpkin seed extract and soy isoflavones with claims of reduced leakage and urination, plus a 60 day guarantee and free shipping. It pressures readers to call 1-800-950-2837 and notes privacy and FDA disclaimer.
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