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Texas is known for its unique and often irreverent sense of humor. Texas humor incorporates elements of cowboy culture, southern hospitality, and a lot of sarcasm.

The fastest speeding ticket in Texas history is a matter of some controversy. It is widely believed that the fastest ticketed speed in Texas history went to Arthur Chirkinian for driving his Koenigsegg CC 242 mph in a 75-mile-per-hour speed zone during a Texas road rally in 2003. There are problems with this story.

USA Today rated Texas Fossil Rim the No.2 Best Safari Park for 2023. but I believe Fossil Rim is the best Safari Park ever as you'll see in these awesome photos.

The "Journey to the Stars" is this year's WASP Museum's theme for their Homecoming and Fly-In. Don't miss the historic airplanes and the women that flew them.

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When it comes to average credit scores, Texas is not doing well. The average credit score of 674 puts Texas 6th lowest in the U.S. The average in the U.S. is 695 using the VantageScore model. That is just below the bottom of the "good" credit designation, which begins at 700.

So what is the most popular soft drink in each state? Eat This Not That! cranked out a list based on Google Trends searches for "Soft Drinks" in each state. The #1 carbonated beverage in Texas surprised me.

From Bottle Rock to Welcome to Rockville, Boston Calling to Beachlife, and Punk in the Park to Hellfest, we've got them all here.

According to the Centers For Disease Control, in 2021, firearms were the number one cause of death for children aged 1 to 19 in the United States. More children died due to gun violence than in auto accidents.

The video by TikTokker Jessica Huseman now has nearly 4.5 million views. The clip is from her doorbell cam recording the Amazon driver approaching her front door for a delivery. The driver tells Jessica, who claims she just moved into the house, that her residence has no address on it.

My wife asked for my help, and I asked our listeners and my friends at the nursery for their help. Here's what I learned about growing a garden in west Texas weather.

The Roman Catholic Church has announced that Pope Francis was rushed to a hospital and will be admitted to the hospital.

Snakebites are a real problem for pets in Texas. Immediate treatment can be the key to survival for a pet bitten by a dangerous snake. Unfortunately, sometimes we don't recognize the signs of a bite until it is too late.

Here's how it would work. Whenever you want to start your vehicle, you must exhale towards a small sensor embedded in the steering column or side door trim. Then you would get a quick pass/fail reading on the alcohol content of your breath.

It'll be the fourth song to be released off Metallica's 12th album.

If you have ever gone to a public toilet and found no toilet paper, then that bathroom is operating illegally. The code states: An adequate supply of toilet paper in a suitable holder shall be maintained for each toilet. Covered waste receptacles shall be provided in all toilet rooms used by women.

A much better indicator of whether you will get pulled over tends to be who you are. Men are more likely to get pulled over than women. Young drivers also tend to get more tickets. In fact, a 2017 study found that one-third of all speeding tickets were issued to drivers between the ages of 16 and 25.

Old school!

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When it comes to women baring their breasts in public, you would think that would be an automatic "no." Everyone knows Texas is a conservative state, and people here don't go for nudity. Actually, like everything else when it comes to the law, it is not that simple.

Watching other drivers "yields" one big conclusion. Yield signs are misunderstood in Texas. Exactly what does the law require of drivers approaching a yield sign?

There are a lot of reasons why Texas is by far the best state in the nation. It is the second-largest state in the United States, covering 268,000 square miles. Because of this, the state is diverse in many ways.

The All Kind Animal Initiative the organization that has taken over the Animal Shelter has closed the shelter temporarily due to dog-specific illnesses.

Want to go camping, hiking, exploring, and swimming? Check out these awesome videos of our awesome Texas State Parks. Then make plans for a family vacation to remember.

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In their analysis, Wallethub found that the tax advantages for Texas residents vs. California are not as dramatic as one might think at face value. For example, Texas does not have a state income tax. However, it does levy relatively high consumption and property tax rates.

Abilene's Small Business Development Center is hosting a free Cybersecurity Seminar for all business owners in Abilene and the Big Country.

According to the Don't Mess With Texas website, here are two crucial litter facts. One approximately 362 million pieces of litter accumulate on Texas roads every year. Two, you can be fined $500 every time you litter in Texas. If you toss over five pounds, you may have to pay up to a $2000 fine.

Their official name is pneumatic road tubes. These tubes are flexible rubber tubes stretched across a roadway. They work by compressing air as vehicles pass over them. Pressure change reveals much information as it is sent to data collection devices.

It's official. Chick-fil-A is about to discontinue the popular side salad on April 3rd. I'm not sure how I'm going to handle all the extra time I'm going have NOT waiting in the Chick-fil-A drive-thru line.