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It's #NationalNappingDay , which seems fitting as we just turned our clocks one hour forward. Claus Pummer, who owns a furniture showroom in Dallas, knows sleep well. In fact, he's a sleep coach. Who knew?
Kitt Williams invented a cornbread sandwich when she was eight years old after she needed a snack while watching Gilligan's Island. Today, it’s a local Jefferson favorite at Kitt's Kornbread.
“People ask us all the time if we want to be like Fredericksburg or Boerne. . . And it’s not just no, it’s a hell, no.” The small town of Comfort is growing and its charm may no longer be a secret.
Exclusive: Former house speaker Tom Craddick and his family—including his daughter, Railroad Commission chairman Christi Craddick—earned about $10 million last year from oil and gas rights, @russellgold reports.
How do you decide if “I ♥ GRASS” is an innocent paean to frolicking in a meadow or a nefarious reference to the attractions of cannabis? @thetexanist dives into what makes a vanity license plate offensive, and how the folks at the DMV make the call.
El Paso offers thrilling outdoor activities such as bouldering, mountain biking, and trail running that satisfy even the most adventurous soul. Learn more at the link below. #sponsored by @VisitElPasoTX
Like so many communities, Lewisville has been an ode to the American lawn: manicured and mowed green grass. However, the city is now taking strides to embrace life on the wild side. 🌱🌳🌾🌿🍀🍃✨
@DanPatrick 's embrace of Charles Schwertner, the Georgetown state senator arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in February, speaks to how he has consolidated power. @cd_hooks takes a deep dive into Patrick's political image:
All eyes are on Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk, the Amarillo-based federal judge who is expected to soon outlaw the abortion pill. Tracing back to his start, the judge was at the First Liberty Institute, a “religious liberty” practice with Texas roots.
It all started with a camper, but soon Ethan and Amanda Langley’s weekend hobby turned into a passionate business. Now, the Langley's restore classic travel trailers for road warriors from all over North America.
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By effectively obstructing trade at the border, Greg Abbott had, in one legal expert's opinion, unilaterally obstructed interstate trade in a way that is likely illegal. The governor's action could have violated the Constitution, according to the expert.
Friendships like Sabika and Jaelyn’s don’t come along every day. The Muslim teenager from Pakistan and evangelical Christian girl from small town Texas were inseparable. Until a student opened fire at Santa Fe High School a year ago today. By @skiphol :
Alex Jones doesn't really think anybody should believe what he says on his broadcasts. At least, that's the argument his lawyers are using to defend him from defamation.
Texas staved off rolling blackouts yesterday thanks to the mighty power of the sun and the renewable energy source keeping the grid afloat. Solar power is saving our bums this summer.
Texas leaders aided and abetted Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the election more than those in any other state.
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