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How fast is your ‘wheelie bin’

They put garbage cans on wheels to make it easier to take them to the curb for collection but British engineer Michael Wallhead decided to motorize his trash can.

TxDOT urges Texans to give driving their full attention

Distracted driving is on the rise in Texas, and TxDOT is urging all Texans to pay attention on the road. In an instant, Karin Zaltsman of San Antonio lost her teenaged daughter in a 2017 crash when a driver made the decision to take his eyes off the road to text while driving.

State sales tax revenue totaled $3.8 billion in May

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.84 billion in May, 4.1 percent more than in May 2022. The majority of May sales tax revenue is based on sales made in April and remitted to the agency in May.

How embarrassing

Between 2012 and 2016 the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration issued hundreds of thousands of license plates bearing a website address www.starspangled200. org/ -- in commemoration of the War of 1812.
Getting a ‘grip’ on reducing the weed population in lawns, flower beds and vegetable gardens can seem a daunting task, even for seasoned gardeners. It only takes a few weeds producing seeds before weeds get the upper hand. Courtesy Photo

Getting a ‘grip’ on reducing the weed population in lawns, flower beds and vegetable gardens can seem a daunting task, even for seasoned gardeners. It only takes a few weeds producing seeds before weeds get the upper hand. Courtesy Photo

Gardening Curse: One gardeners’ arch nemesis

Summers here, okay, well maybe not officially! It’s easy to tell when summer arrived and not just by wiping away sweat while working outdoors as our daytime temperature rapidly increases, surpassing 90F on several occasions.

Governor Abbott Vows To Cut Property Taxes

Governor Greg Abbott touted the many achievements from the 88th regular legislative session and highlighted his plan to complete unfinished business in subsequent special sessions during a fireside chat at the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) in Austin last week.
Sanchez announces run for

Sanchez announces run for

Sanchez announces run for Orange County Sheriff

VISD Chief of Police Mike Sanchez has announced he is seeking the position of Orange County Sheriff. “I have always wanted to be the Sheriff and I believe my past training and experience and my current position will help me be a Sheriff who can take the Sheriff’s Office to the next level.
Five tips to protect your home from mosquitoes this summer

Five tips to protect your home from mosquitoes this summer

Five tips to protect your home from mosquitoes this summer

Written by Cole Baerlocher Warmer temperatures and rain means mosquito season is underway in most of the state. With an increase in mosquitoes comes an increase in bites. While these insects pose a big annoyance for Texans, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service entomologist Sonja Swiger, Ph.D.