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In their analysis, Wallethub found that the tax advantages for Texas residents vs. California are not as dramatic as one might think at face value. For example, Texas does not have a state income tax. However, it does levy relatively high consumption and property tax rates.

Their official name is pneumatic road tubes. These tubes are flexible rubber tubes stretched across a roadway. They work by compressing air as vehicles pass over them. Pressure change reveals much information as it is sent to data collection devices.

It's official. Chick-fil-A is about to discontinue the popular side salad on April 3rd. I'm not sure how I'm going to handle all the extra time I'm going have NOT waiting in the Chick-fil-A drive-thru line.

With all this love and adulation, not everyone loves spring. In fact, there are some pretty valid reasons why some people in Texas loathe spring. Here are the top ten reasons.

On Macey Ridge is a lone gravesite. It was discovered in the 1940s by two boys. Dave Macey lived from 1797-1847. Until the discovery of this grave, historians believed that no English-speaking people had ventured into the area until 1849.

Criminals can switch your plate with another stolen plate, and just glancing, you might not realize your plate has been stolen. Criminals often bank on people being unaware of their license plate numbers. You should regularly monitor your plates and make sure they are properly secured. If you notice a problem, report it immediately.

According to Find Law, no laws explicitly ban applying makeup while driving. There are also no laws that ban eating while driving. Doing either can still get you a ticket in Texas for distracted driving, even if you're stopped at a stoplight.

The Federal Railroad Administration announced the newest stats on highway-rail grade crossing collisions from the previous year, 2022. Unfortunately, Texas came in #1. In 2022, there were 239 train-car collisions in Texas. This is way more than the #2 state, California, with 171 collisions.

Last month the Department of Energy proposed new efficiency standards for washing machines. The standards will require new appliances to use less water for environmental reasons.

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.