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September 2, 2025 Average gasoline prices in Texas have risen 1.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.74/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 0.7 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 6.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…

By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune Aug. 28, 2025 “More than 800 new laws will go into effect in Texas on Sept. 1. Here are some of the significant ones.” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics,…

By Jim “Pappy” Moore There are tremors in America over the direction the famous Cracker Barrel eatery and country store has taken. Long time customers are leaving by the droves. What is going on? It seems like a long time franchise in America is committing business suicide. Its customer base has been solid a long…

August 25, 2025 Average gasoline prices in Texas have fallen 5.7 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.67/g today, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. Prices in Texas are 9.0 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 19.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The…

By Jim “Pappy” Moore It’s been the mid-1950s since I lost a tooth. About first grade or so you’re old enough to learn your baby teeth will be forced out as your new teeth come in. The process is aided and abetted by The Tooth Fairy. To help urge you through the process, you are…

By Jess Huff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 22, 2025 “East Texas lawmaker, with governor’s blessing, wants to stop proposed water deal” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Subscribe to The Y’all —…