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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....
Cheapest diesel in cities across Houston County in week ending Aug. 23
Forest Country News - Texas
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September 1, 2025
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Commissioner Mark C. Christie | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Houston County selling...
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...
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...
‘Now detergent gone be locked up’: Texas Walmart shopper makes sure they get their whole $16.89 worth of Gain laundry detergent
The Mary Sue
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September 1, 2025
A Walmart shopper recently half-emptied a bottle of Gain on Walmart’s floor after claiming the laundry detergent brand shorted him on product. In a TikTok video with more than 301,000 views, Noah (@savagehourpodcast) showed himself pouring...
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...
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...
Apparel company sets up T-shirt fundraiser in honor of fallen KCK officer
KMBC 9 - Missouri
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September 1, 2025
On a dreary, gray-cloud morning outside of the Kansas City, Kansas, Police Department, a slow and sad procession began. Video above: 'Truly one of our heroes': Kansas City, Kansas, police officer Hunter Simoncic remembered at vigil A motorcade,...
Nebraska volleyball stays No. 1 in Top 25, while Texas rises to No. 2 and Creighton drops to No. 13
Omaha World-Herald - Nebraska
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Nebraska volleyball remained at No. 1 this week, while Creighton dropped one spot to No. 13 in the latest AVCA poll on Monday. The Huskers maintained the top spot, while Texas rose three spots to No. 2 after sweeping then-No. 12 Creighton and No....
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...
Matthew Stafford's wife Kelly drops flirty 3-word compliment for QB ahead of Rams vs. Texans
Sportskeeda
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September 1, 2025
Matthew Stafford and the LA Rams will kick off the season on Sunday at home against the Houston Texans. The Rams shared an opening day countdown on Instagram, which was reshared by the quarterback's wife, Kelly Stafford. Kelly also added a...
UTSA and UT Health San Antonio complete historic merger, creating Texas’ third-largest research university
KVUE - Texas
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UTSA projects a $7 billion economic impact as a result of the merger. SAN ANTONIO — The University of Texas at San Antonio has officially integrated with UT Health San Antonio, a history-making merger that leaders say will boost the city's already...
As New Texas Medical Marijuana Expansion Takes Effect, Poll Shows 91% Of Consumers Say Cannabis Effectively Treats Chronic Pain
Marijuana Moment
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September 1, 2025
A Texas law significantly expanding the state’s medical marijuana program by adding qualifying conditions for patients has officially gone into effect as of Monday. And a new poll shows that a vast majority of consumers agree that people with one...
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...
Insider believes Cowboys missed an opportunity to make 'Deshaun Watson-style trade' with Micah Parsons
Sporting News
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September 1, 2025
When the Dallas Cowboys shipped off their superstar edge rusher Micah Parsons to the Green Bay Packers, the NFL world was shocked, to say the least. While there was clear animosity between the two sides, nobody thought that Dallas would actually...
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...
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...
Samsung Ramps Up Texas Chip Plant Plans After $16.5 Billion Tesla Deal
Tesla North
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September 1, 2025
The Samsung Austin Semiconductor factory, courtesy of Samsung Samsung is accelerating progress at its long-delayed chip plant in Taylor, Texas, following its $16.5 billion USD deal with Tesla to produce the automaker’s next-generation Artificial...
Denver Broncos' defense comes in surprisingly low on list after Micah Parsons trade
Sporting News
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September 1, 2025
The Denver Broncos have what many feel will be one of the league's best defenses in 2025. Broncos Country is going to argue that it will be the best. The defensive unit was already terrific in 2024 behind the vision of Vance Joseph and after...