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Texas Strengthens Business-Friendly Reputation With TBOC Amendments Sept. 1
Fort Worth Business Press - Texas
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September 1, 2025
During Texas’ 89th Legislative Session, Governor Abbott signed into effect a number of bills amending the Texas Business Organizations Code (TBOC). These amendments constitute part of Texas’ continued efforts to establish itself as a leading...
Deputy’s report: Man allegedly naked at Houston business
Houston Herald - Missouri
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September 1, 2025
The following are excerpts from just some of the reports recently generated by the Texas County Sheriff’s Department: On Aug. 1, a deputy responded to a report of a naked man at Wash Me Laundry on C.W. Harry Drive in Houston. The man, a...
Texans ‘expect’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson to be ready for Rams game: ‘Doing really well
KPRC - Texas
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September 1, 2025
HOUSTON – Texans veteran safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is expected to be back in the lineup for the season-opener against the Los Angeles Rams after injuring his knee during training camp. “Doing really well, progressing fine,” Texans coach DeMeco...
Texas Ban on THC Vapes Now in Effect
Ganjapreneur - Washington
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September 1, 2025
Texas’ ban on the sale of hemp-derived THC vapes begins this week, KUT News reports. Under the law passed last June, it is now a Class A misdemeanor to sell or market any vape containing cannabinoids, even if the active ingredients would otherwise...
Texas Lottery Transfers To TDLR
The Gilmer Mirror - Texas
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AUSTIN – All Texas Lottery and Charitable Bingo operations transferred to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) on September 1, 2025. The transition of the state lottery to TDLR will not affect Texans’ ability to participate in...
Texas Standard for Sept. 1, 2025: New agriculture alerts are coming to Texas
KACU 89.5 - Texas
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Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Monday, Sept. 1, 2025: Texas Republicans passed new maps. What’s left at the Legislature? In the Texas Legislature’s second special session, the fight over redistricting has shifted from the Capitol to...
Texas Lottery under new management
WFAA 8 - Texas
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The Texas Lottery is under new management after state lawmakers passed a law abolishing the Texas Lottery Commission earlier this year. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Lottery is officially under new management. As of Sept. 1, the Texas Lottery...
Texas Blocks Law That Would Ban Gun Stores From Operating Inside Psych Wards
The Onion - Illinois
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September 1, 2025
AUSTIN, TX—Touting the party-line vote as a major victory for the Second Amendment, the Texas House of Representatives successfully blocked a bill last week that would have prevented gun stores from operating inside of hospital psychiatric wards....
Houston Tamil Studies Chair (HTSC) Honors Dr. T. Vijayalakshmi, Thiruvalluvar Chair of Tamil Studies and Visiting Professor
Indo American News
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September 1, 2025
Dr. Vijayalakashmi (left), Tupil Narasiman, Sam Kannappan, Consul General DC Manjunath HOUSTON: Houston Tamil Studies Chair (HTSC) at the University of Houston honored Dr. T. Vijayalakshmi, Thiruvalluvar Chair of Tamil Studies and Visiting...
More than 800 new laws will go into effect in Texas on Sept. 1.
CBS Dallas - Texas
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More than 800 new laws are about to take effect in Texas, and they are set to bring sweeping changes to the state's education systems, water infrastructure and more. Gov. Greg Abbott signed 1,155 bills that came out of the regular legislative...
Modern home in Piney Point Village is Houston's priciest sale of the week
KHOU - Texas
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September 1, 2025
11206 Tyne Court in Piney Point Village was the most expensive Houston-area home sold the week of Aug. 17 HOUSTON — A luxurious modern home in one of Houston’s richest neighborhoods was the most expensive Houston-area home sold the week of Aug....
First-ever Houston Art Weeks promotes local galleries and supports mental health
Culturemap
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September 1, 2025
Houston has a new shopping initiative, launching just ahead of the holiday gift-buying crush. The inaugural Houston Art Weeks 2025 runs October 10-19. It’s the creation of the StellaNova Foundation, a Houston nonprofit that provides funding to...
C.J. Gardner-Johnson injury update: Texans expect standout DB to play in Week 1 after training camp scare
CBS Sports - Florida
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September 1, 2025
Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson had an injury scare in training camp, but coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that the team expects him to suit up for this weekend's season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. Gardner-Johnson was carted off...
Cannabis company opens massive Tempe weed kitchen
Phoenix New Times - Arizona
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Texas passed a landmark law in June 2025, supported by former Gov. Rick Perry, that allocates $50 million to support research on ibogaine, one of the most powerful psychedelics, for treating opioid addiction and treatment-resistant PTSD. Arizona...
Trump's Anti-India Tirade On Trade Overlooks Key Facts
MENAFN
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September 1, 2025
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) While US President Donald Trump criticised India's trade policies in a Truth Social post on Monday, describing the economic relationship between the two countries as "totally one sided", the truth of the...
3 coastal communities in Texas among top 10 most affordable beach towns for retirees, study says
KHOU - Texas
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September 1, 2025
According to FinanceBuzz, seniors could live on a monthly budget of $1,800 or less in these 10 beach towns. PORT LAVACA, Texas — If you've dreamed of trading the hustle and bustle of city life for beachside sunsets, sea breezes and beautiful...
WT Enterprise Center launches AI workshop series for entrepreneurs
KFDA - Texas
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September 1, 2025
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - The WT Enterprise Center will host a free four-part workshop series in September for local entrepreneurs and startups to learn how to use artificial intelligence for their business. “Building and Scaling Businesses with...
Visit the Texas State Fair + 10 more Texas travel tips for September
Culturemap
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September 1, 2025
While it may not feel like fall yet, it's time to get into the September spirit and take full advantage of a fun weekend getaway or staycation this month. Houston travelers can immerse themselves in the Hill Country at a unique Fredericksburg...
Kent County schools enrolled 70 economically disadvantaged students in 2023-24 school year
West Texas News
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September 1, 2025
Kent County schools enrolled 70 students classified as economically disadvantaged during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency. Of the 177 students enrolled in Kent County schools, 39.5% were considered economically...
Cowboys missed chance to make a Deshaun Watson-style trade with Micah Parsons
NBC Sports
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September 1, 2025
The Dallas Cowboys are no longer America’s Team. There’s a chance they aren’t even Texas’s team. Three years ago, the Houston Texans had a very similar situation to the one the Cowboys just resolved. Quarterback Deshaun Watson had requested a...