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Farmer’s markets bill clears House

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By Longview News Journal
A bill carried by State Rep. David Simpson to simplify regulations on providing free samples at farmer’s markets passed the Texas House Friday with unanimous support.

Longview voters easily approve alcohol proposition

By The Longview News Journal
In stark contrast to the heated alcohol election of 2007, Longview voters overwhelmingly backed a measure Saturday to allow beer and wine sales across the city — approving Proposition 1 by a margin of almost two to one.

Voters pass Sabine, Henderson ISD bonds

By The Longview News Journal
Voters were generous to two East Texas school districts Saturday, voting themselves tax increases for new campuses.
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Walt Garrison has advice for Cowboys run game

By Phil Kuchinsky
Legendary Dallas Cowboys running back Walt Garrison was in Whitehouse on Saturday. The Pro-Bowl fullback was at Brookshires signing autographs, and selling his salsa and BBQ sauce.
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Walt Garrison has advice for Cowboys run game

By Phil Kuchinsky
Legendary Dallas Cowboys running back Walt Garrison was in Whitehouse on Saturday. The Pro-Bowl fullback was at Brookshires signing autographs, and selling his salsa and BBQ sauce.

Track and Field State Meet results

By Phil Kuchinsky
Looking for results from the state high school track meet down in Austin? Dozens of East Texans were competing for a gold medal this weekend.

Cowboys stocking rookie minicamp with local talent

By Star-Telegram.com
The Cowboys have 11 players from Texas, not counting draft pick Terrance Williams of Dallas, working at rookie minicamp. Read more at Star-Telegram.com

Keenum’s the elder statesman at Texans rookie mini-camp

By Chron.com
For the past two days, quarterback Case Keenum has returned to being a veteran leader at practice. He’s helped rookie quarterback Collin Klein and given tips to rookie receiver DeAndre Hopkins.

Texas first responder to plead not guilty to pipe bomb charge

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By CNN
An emergency responder to last month's deadly Texas fertilizer plant explosion will plead not guilty to the charge of having possessed materials for a pipe bomb, his lawyer said Saturday.

Texans: Investigate Moving Companies Before Committing

By News You Can Use
The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) joined U.S. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood along with state, industry and consumer advocate officials to urge Texans to educate themselves before hiring a moving company.

Texas Drivers and Motorcyclists Reminded to 'Share the Road'

By News You Can Use
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding drivers on Texas roadways to use extra caution around motorcycles. 

Local Drivers: Visit License Mega Centers During Busy Summer

By News You Can Use
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding residents to take advantage of new driver license mega centers as one option to avoid busy summer months at local offices.

Texas to Receive Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Restoration Funding

By News You Can Use
Five Texas-based projects totaling about $18 million have been proposed to begin to compensate Texas for lost human use of natural resources resulting from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill.

Statistics Indicate Hunting is Getting Safer in Texas

By News You Can Use
Hunting accidents and fatalities in Texas continued their long-term decline in 2012, still below three accidents per 100,000 hunters in recent years.

Union Grove ISD "Whatever force necessary"

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By Garrett Sanders
This week the 2-a district Union Grove put up a large sign outside their schools stating that their staff is armed and will --quote-- "Use whatever force necessary" to protect their students.