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  Paxton: Gov't Allegedly Auctioning Off Parts of the Wall for $5

  Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking legal action to prevent the Biden administration from selling sections of the U.S.-Mexico border wall at heavily discounted prices. Paxton’s move comes after reports that the federal government may be auctioning off parts of the wall for as little as $5.

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  Oilfield Worker Killed in Industrial Accident in Andrews County

  A 35-year-old oil worker, Daniel Carrasco, tragically lost his life after being struck by debris from a malfunctioning high-pressure valve on an oil rig, according to the Andrews County Sheriff's Office.

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  Texas DPS Launches Holiday Traffic Enforcement Campaign

  The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is ramping up its efforts to keep roads safe during the busy holiday season.

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  Buc-ee's Opens in Amarillo

  Buc-ee’s, the iconic gas station and travel stop known for its delicious food and famous buck-toothed beaver, officially opens in Amarillo today, Monday, December 16.

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  Ken Paxton Sues 3M and DuPont Over Dangerous ‘Forever Chemicals’

  Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against 3M and DuPont, the largest manufacturers of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) chemical products, for misrepresenting the safety of brand names such as Teflon, Stainmaster, and Scotchgard in their advertising.

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  Lubbock Holds Lowest Gas Prices in Texas as Holidays Approach

  The average price of regular unleaded gas in Texas has dropped to $2.58 per gallon, down five cents from last week and two cents from last year.

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  9.1 Million Texans to Travel for the Holidays, Says AAA

  9.1 million Texans will travel 50 miles or more from home during the year-end holiday period, from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1.

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  WATCH: DPS' Col. Freeman F. Martin Releases Q&A

  One week after being sworn in, Colonel Freeman F. Martin released a video Q&A addressing major issues facing the Texas Department of Public Safety, including Operation Lone Star, traffic fatalities, recruitment efforts, and long driver license wait times.

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  Texas DPS: Vehicle Inspections Come to an End in 2025

  Starting January 1, 2025, non-commercial vehicles in Texas will no longer need a vehicle safety inspection to be registered.

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  Lubbock Has Lowest Gas Prices in Texas, San Angelo Has Highest

  Drivers in the San Angelo area pay the highest average price, $2.72 per gallon, while those in Lubbock enjoy the lowest rates, spending an average of $2.36 per gallon.

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  AAA Texas Offers Tips for Safe Holiday Shopping

  With the holiday shopping season in full swing, AAA Texas is reminding drivers to stay alert and take precautions in parking lots to avoid accidents and theft.

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  Anton, Texas: The Railroad Town That Rose from the Dust

  Anton, located in Hockley County, is about 25 miles northwest of Lubbock and sits right in the middle of what used to be the Spade Ranch’s northern pasture.

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