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One of the most common wedding traditions is throwing rice. Many venues and locations have banned the practice. The bans are due to a popular urban myth. According to this myth, birds can explode if they ingest rice thrown at weddings and other events.

According to Texas Real Food, salsa became the king of condiments in the United States a decade ago in 2013. So, how is it that ketchup is still considered more popular nationwide? What about Texas? Let's find some answers.

We all understand why traffic tickets must be issued. The safety of everyone on the roads in Texas needs to be protected. That doesn't make it any easier when we are on the receiving end of a nice fat traffic ticket.

There are so many stories of animals initially brought to a location as exotic pets and ending up escaping causing catastrophic results for native habitats. The python problem in Florida is a glaring example. Could kangaroos in Texas escape and gain a foothold in Texas?

The summer camp experience no longer has to be exclusively for kids. Today, adults can go to summer camp too. Finding a camp that fits your personal style has never been more accessible. There are many here in Texas. Choose everything from rustic cabins or outdoor tents to five-star accommodations.

Our area has some towns to watch out for excessive speed traps. They include Ballinger, Winters, Robert Lee, Sterling City, Mertzon, Junction and Menard.

Texas Law protects consumers against paying more with a credit card. A judge ruled that was a violation of businesses' rights. Since then, you may pay more for using a credit card. There are specific rules, however.

Texas' Purple Paint law went into effect on September 1, 1997. The color purple is a legally recognized alternative to a "no trespassing" sign.

There is a website called JonsBones where you can purchase human "osteology." According to JonsBones, the best sellers include vertebrae, rib bones, femur bones, and human teeth. They'll sell you any bone you want. However, eBay did ban human bone sales back in 2016. Is it legal to buy or sell human bones in Texas?

News is emerging that toxic wastewater used to extinguish a fire following the train derailment in Ohio has been transported to a Houston suburb for disposal. This has led to two main questions. Is there any more toxic material from this train wreck arriving in Texas? Could any of this toxic material end up in our backyard?