Oil Prices Surge as Iran War Disrupts Strait of Hormuz Traffic
Global oil prices surged and then fluctuated sharply as conflict involving Iran disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for the worldโs oil supply.
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Author: Shelley Brian
AUSTIN COUNTY JAIL REPORT: Monday, March 2, 2026 – Sunday, March 8, 2026
The following individuals were booked into the Austin County Jail between Monday, March 2 and...
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Blue Bellโs Lone Star Scoop Tour
Blue Bellโs Lone Star Scoop Tour is traveling across Texas this spring, handing out free ice cream, frozen treats, and merchandise as a thank-you to the communities that have supported the company for more than a century.
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A Short History of Aspirin
A look at the history of aspirin, from its ancient origins in willow bark remedies to becoming one of the most widely used medications in the world after Bayer patented it in 1899.
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Bluebonnets and Texas Highways
Explains how bluebonnets became a common sight along Texas highways and clears up the long-standing myth that picking them is illegal.
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