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  Texas DPS Releases PSA on New Vehicle Inspection Program

  The Texas Department of Public Safety has released a public service announcement about the recent changes to the state's Vehicle Safety Inspection Program that went into effect on January 1, 2025.

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  Texas Gas Prices Rise Slightly, Lubbock Remains Lowest

  The average price of regular unleaded gas in Texas is $2.66 per gallon.

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  Texan Killed After Multiple Tornados Spawn Near Houston

  At least one person is confirmed dead after a series of tornados rocked the Houston area over the weekend. 

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  Texas Gas Prices Rise Ahead of Holiday Travel Rush

  Gas prices are climbing in Texas, with the average cost of regular unleaded fuel now at $2.67 per gallon, according to AAA Texas’ Weekend Gas Watch.

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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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