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Threatening Letters Containing White Powder Delivered to Dallas Schools

WFAA in Dallas is reporting that three letters containing threats and white powder were delivered three Dallas area schools today.

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State Representative Charles Perry Talks Education and Other Campaign Issues on Lubbock’s First News [AUDIO]

On Tuesday's edition of Lubbock's First News, Charles Perry, state representative of District 83, spoke with Chad and Rex about some of the issues he's addressing in his re-election campaign.

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Texas Department of Public Safety Increases Proof of Residency Requirements for Drivers Licenses, ID Cards

New applicants must reside in the State of Texas for at least 30 days prior to filing the application, and must show two acceptable documents for establishing proof of residency.

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Abbott Laboratories Settles with Texas on Off-Label Use of Drug

The attorneys general assert that Abbott Laboratories promoted the off-label use of Depakote for treating schizophrenia, agitated dementia, and autism.

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White Buffalo Found Dead in Greenville

A young white buffalo has been found slaughtered days before its first birthday at a ranch near Greenville, Texas.

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Ag Commissioner Todd Staples Touts Travel in Texas

2011 travel spending in Texas totaled more than $63 billion, which is a 10 percent increase over 2010, and is also the highest level of spending recorded so far.

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Texas Teen Receives 90 Years in Prison for Stabbing

A teenager from south Texas has been sentenced to 90 years in prison after being found guilty of stabbing his ex-girlfriend to death.

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April Per Capita Statistics Released by TABC

The TABC has released per capita consumption statistics for April in the state of Texas.

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Tea Party Express to Tour Metroplex and East Texas

In advance of the Texas Primaries, the Tea Party Express will tour various Texas cities over the next week.

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Family Land Heritage Application Deadline Extended

The application deadline for this year's Family Land Heritage Program has been extended. The deadline is now set for June 1