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Unemployment Numbers by County, 2000-2012

Unemployment Numbers by County, 2000-2012

By Ryan Murphy, The Texas Tribune
Texas finished 2012 with an unemployment rate of 6.1 percent - a drop of 1 point since the end of 2011, and 1.3 percentage points under the national rate - continuing its gradual improvement from its 8.2 percent unemployment rate at the end of
"Work Perks" Watch Video

"Work Perks"

By Bob Brackeen
New survey out on workers and what they'd like to see when it comes to perks while on the clock. Some wanted Gym on site. Others wanted a half day off on fridays.
Houston area ranked high in creating jobs

Houston area ranked high in creating jobs

By The Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle is reporting; We may be fat, but at least many of us have jobs. In yet another list comparing how U.S.
More powerful guns may guard spent nuclear fuel

More powerful guns may guard spent nuclear fuel

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By The Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle is reporting; Machine guns may be coming to a nuclear plant near you.
Early voting in Senate District 6 race wraps up Tuesday

Early voting in Senate District 6 race wraps up Tuesday

By The Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle is reporting; Early voting in the special election for state Senate District 6 ends Tuesday. The election is Saturday.
SE Texas women file suit against ‘revenge porn’ site

SE Texas women file suit against ‘revenge porn’ site

By The Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle is reporting; Beaumont attorney John S.
"Gun Appreciation Day" Watch Video

"Gun Appreciation Day"

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By Marlena Hamilton
Saturday, January 19th, 2013 Lock and Load 3408 SSW Loop 323  Tyler, TX 10:00 a.m. Speakers include:
Houston on short list of places to move

Houston on short list of places to move

By The Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle is reporting; for the third straight year, the Bayou City held steady as No. 6 on the list of top moving destinations within the United States in 2012.
"Candy is dandy but..."

"Candy is dandy but..."

By The Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle is reporting; a state lawmaker from Houston is reviving an effort to revoke a "blue law" that keeps liquor stores closed on Sundays.
Rep. Gohmert releases statement regarding debt limit

Rep. Gohmert releases statement regarding debt limit

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By Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01)
Today, Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) released the following statement regarding President Obama's press conference about raising the debt limit:
Friendswood Rep threatens impeachment if Obama takes executive action on guns

Friendswood Rep threatens impeachment if Obama takes executive action on guns

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By The Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle is reporting; President Obama is already facing threats from at least one member of Congress to seek his impeachment if the chief executive resorts to executive action to enact new measures on gun control.
"Fan" or "friend" on social media can spell danger for TV personalities

"Fan" or "friend" on social media can spell danger for TV personalities

By The Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle is reporting; Andrea Nguyen was excited about her new job as a tele­vision reporter in San Diego. It was her first chance to work in a big city market.
App gives conflict of interest information on Texas lawmakers

App gives conflict of interest information on Texas lawmakers

By Texas Tribune
Does your state lawmaker have conflicts of interest when it comes to passing bills or setting policy? Now there's a way to find out.
Teenager shot during robbery in South Houston

Teenager shot during robbery in South Houston

By The Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle is reporting; South Houston Police are searching for the men suspected of shooting a 17-year-old several times during a robbery of a group of teenagers at a South Houston convenience store parking lot Saturday night, offic
Gun found at elementary school in Magnolia ISD

Gun found at elementary school in Magnolia ISD

By The Houston Chronicle
The Houston Chronicle is reporting; parents in the Magnolia school district were told in a telephone message on Wednesday that an unloaded gun was found at an elementary school.