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Texas Democrats Want O’Rourke or Castro to Jump Into U.S. Senate Race

Texas Democrats Want O’Rourke or Castro to Jump Into U.S. Senate Race

Dallas-Fort Worth (WBAP/KLIF) – Just four months away from the Texas primary, democratic activists don’t feel their U.S. Senate candidates can beat incumbent Senator John Cornyn. Many are hoping that Beto O’Rourke or Julian Castro will jump into the race, according to the Dallas Morning News. Among the top 5 of 8 candidates are former…MORE

Chicken Fried Rice Recall Affects Texas & 7 Other States

Chicken Fried Rice Recall Affects Texas & 7 Other States

OAKLAND, Miss. (AP) – A Mississippi company is recalling more than 86 tons of chicken fried rice that may contain bits of plastic. A recall notice says Ajinomoto Foods North America Inc. of Oakland, Mississippi, reported the problem after customers complained. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says it hasn’t had…MORE

Dallas Based Southwest Airlines Will Expand In Denver

Dallas Based Southwest Airlines Will Expand In Denver

DENVER (AP) – Southwest Airlines has received $12.5 million in tax credits for a major expansion that could bring 1,000 new jobs to Denver International Airport over the next eight years. The Dallas-based airline chose Denver over Nashville, Tennessee and Houston for its expansion. In order to receive the full incentive from the Colorado Economic…MORE

5 States Drag Feet on Creation of Panels to Promote Census

5 States Drag Feet on Creation of Panels to Promote Census

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — With billions in federal aid and seats in Congress at stake, some states are dragging their feet in carrying out one of the Census Bureau’s chief recommendations for making sure everyone is counted during the 2020 census. Five states — Florida, Louisiana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Texas — have not set…MORE