Dallas DPS urges motorists to awaken consciences during holidays
Texas Department of Public Safety director Colonel Homer Garrison Jr. urged drivers to do more than drive safely during the Christmas to New Year period. He cited an expected 96 traffic deaths and a total 180 violent deaths during Operation Deathwatch from December 24 to January 1, with daily tallies to be released three times.
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Safety drive aims to cut holiday highway deaths
Department of Public Safety plans intensified patrols with 150 extra officers during the holiday period. Officials say most crashes stem from driver error such as speeding and inattentiveness, with 62 percent of rural fatal crashes involving a single vehicle. Public cooperation with media is urged to bolster Operation Deathwatch.
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Kilgore Reflects On Congress The Nation And Government
Kilgore argues Congress with 435 House members and 100 senators must truly represent the people. He urges faith in the U S constitutional system and a renewal of commitment to improving and strengthening the government as the new year begins.
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Liability of a Good Samaritan Volunteer
A hunter Mort Means helps Sally after she sprains a leg on ice at a farm. He later falls while guiding her uphill, dropping her and breaking her leg. Courts hold volunteers liable for injuries caused by negligent care or failure to exercise reasonable care when aiding others.
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Laff a Day on Legal Obligation to Help and Care
The piece explains that a person has a duty to offer assistance with reasonable care. If help is provided, it should not worsen the injury and aims to relieve harm. The Texas State Bar notes the feature is informational, not legal advice, and urges consulting an attorney for facts.
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Letters To Santa Wish Lists From Children
A collection of handwritten messages from children requesting gifts for Christmas. Entries from Juanita Cantu Evangelina Gonzalez and Baldomero Del Rio ask for items such as dolls bicycles beds kodaks and clothing and express holiday wishes and good faith toward Santa Claus.
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Stamps Total 125 Million for Christmas Cards This Year
Rust Craft Greeting Cards reports the nation will use 125 million dollars worth of post age on Christmas cards and packages. The stamps cover 450 acres of half a square mile and, if laid end to end, would stretch about 30 000 miles enough to circle the world with plenty to spare.
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Variety Keynotes Plentiful Foods On January List
The January plentiful foods list from USDA cited by the Texas Agricultural Extension Service highlights beef and pork supplies expected to be large and abundant fruits, nuts, and vegetables. Canned corn and potatoes are versatile staples, apples are plentiful, pecans and peanuts remain present, and cattle and hog marketings in December are seen to push prices lower than last year.
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Strep Sore Throat Tops Disease List
Cameron County reported 42 communicable disease cases last week the highest since winter. Strep sore throat led with three cases followed by five measles panorrhea and four tuberculosis. Two whooping cough cases and one rabies in animals were also noted.
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Extension Service Promotes Economical Options and Selection
The Extension Service urges consumers to seek economical choices and broader selection to improve quality. Officials emphasize cost effectiveness and diverse products to meet needs.
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