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Waxing for men?

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by Charles L. Cotton » Wed Oct 09, 2019 10:02 pm
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I have no idea why he's doing this or what they are saying. But it's funny anyway!

Chas.

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Thanks for the link. Wow... Why?????
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Blue Bell ice cream - recall

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Eating is linked to cancer

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by philip964 » Sun Sep 08, 2019 10:28 am
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Eating chicken is now linked to cancer.

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Well beef has now been deemed safe to eat again. So we trade up from chicken to steak.
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Trump lays out Biden T-shirt idea

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by hondo44 » Fri Oct 11, 2019 7:31 am

Trump also proposed a new T-shirt to be sold by his campaign that would read, Where's Hunter? That was an apparent reference to Hunter Biden's lack...

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Fri Oct 11, 2019 7:31 am
Houston and the $95,000.00 city intern

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by philip964 » Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:50 pm

Not as good a City job as the $170,000.00 plus expenses of living in Hollywood PR person, who promotes Houston to Hollywood for movies and has inked...

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Booking Flights with online service - good/bad experiences?

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by oohrah » Wed Oct 09, 2019 9:07 am

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On the rare occasion that I used to fly, I booked directly with an airline. I have to travel to Europe next summer, and it seems I can get good deals...

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I normally just book with the airline direct. I have used price line years ago to get cheap flights. The bad part was the cheap flights often had...

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Thu Oct 10, 2019 2:50 pm
“Band in China” banned in China

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by philip964 » Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:18 am

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Southpark TV episode.

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John Travolta and Tom Cruise: Come out of the closet!

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Spain: Renaldo pays $83,000 for child’s surgury

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by philip964 » Mon Oct 07, 2019 4:07 pm

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I don’t get into soccer much, but I know who this guy is. He plays for Real Madrid and is a big deal.

In 2014 he was asked for some memorablilia...

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He's with Juventus now, but good on him!

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Mon Oct 07, 2019 7:01 pm
Ring Doorbell

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by DXer » Sun Oct 06, 2019 8:02 pm
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My wife is on me to get a Ring or similar doorbell camera. She gets no argument from me except the space available is extremely narrow and won't...

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I appreciate the responses. If this photo displays, it will show how tight the fit is. Only 1.6 inches of wood between the brick and...
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Mon Oct 07, 2019 6:14 pm
Nancy and her $on?

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by Oldgringo » Sat Oct 05, 2019 9:58 pm

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Y'all reckon there's any truth to this? If there is, it might explain why she got in such a hurry to launch another closed-door attack on our POTUS.

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I do too. And POTUS is firing back. Tweeted that she may be guilty of treason.

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Hillaryland, o how the mighty have fallen

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by Grayling813 » Sat Oct 05, 2019 9:19 pm

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I thought this was satire at first, but turns out there really is an organization called “Hillary Land”.
Get your tote bag here

Normally I would...

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I'm with you. I was pretty sure it was satire.

Then I looked it up and surprise, surprise, surprise there it was.

Wow. That's about all I can...

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Sun Oct 06, 2019 9:02 pm
Happy Birthday Gentalmen

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by Take Down Sicko » Sat Oct 05, 2019 9:54 am

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:cheers2: :patriot: Happy Birthday Annoyed Man, Surprised I'm Armed, CMGee67. :txflag: :cheers2:
Wish you many more birthdays and a great day.

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

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Sat Oct 05, 2019 12:28 pm
B-17 crash Yesterday

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by The Annoyed Man » Thu Oct 03, 2019 7:30 pm
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7 killed, and 7 injured. I can’t even remember the last time a B-17 crashed.

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My Dad was a Crew Chief on the B-17 before he moved over to training mechanics at Keesler in Biloxi, where the Tuskegee Airmen trained. He then moved...
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Col Mark Tillman on 9/11 Air Force One

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by puma guy » Thu Oct 03, 2019 7:15 pm

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I just ran across this video and don't know if it' s been posted before.

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Fantastic!

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Fri Oct 04, 2019 9:06 pm
USCIS wants to have a chat...

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by AndyC » Wed Sep 18, 2019 12:31 pm
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It seems they cast their eyes over my murky background and yet still want to run me through their tests and speak with me. I'll get the exact...

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I think there is one wrong answer on that questionnaire. Based my interpretation of the question.
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Thu Oct 03, 2019 8:37 pm
Bernie vs Trump

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by philip964 » Wed Aug 29, 2018 1:56 pm
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Bernie’s guy Gillum wants a 40% state Corporate Tax increase. Proud of his victory against the NRA.

Trump’s guy DeSantis says voters shouldn’t...

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He wouldn't have had to wait in a socialist country either. He's a rich politician. You on the other hand may have died.
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Wed Oct 02, 2019 1:08 pm
1871, Jacksboro, Jack County: Trial of Indian chiefs for 7 murders.

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by surprise_i'm_armed » Tue Oct 01, 2019 1:58 pm

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The above link is a lengthy account of the 1st murder trial of American Indian chiefs, for murdering 7 teamsters in 1871.

The Indians were supposed...

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Fascinating read SIA! Thanks for sharing! :tiphat:

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Off The Beaten Path - New London, TX

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by joe817 » Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:36 am

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NEW LONDON, TEXAS. New London is on State Highway 42 twelve miles south of Kilgore and 122 miles southeast of Dallas in Rusk County. As a result of...

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Thanks tgot! Horrible, horrible tragedy. If I'm ever that way I'll be sure to stop by.

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Off The Beaten Path - Eldorado, TX

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by joe817 » Mon Sep 30, 2019 7:47 am

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ELDORADO, TEXAS. Eldorado, the county seat of Schleicher County, is at the intersection of U.S. highways 190 and 277, forty-five miles south of San...

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For the astronomers in the crowd, a local rancher hosts the annual El Dorado Star Party under very dark skies.

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Mon Sep 30, 2019 8:44 pm
Fort Wolters

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by joe817 » Sun Sep 29, 2019 10:18 am

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I don't know how this escaped me...if it did. I don't remember doing this one. If I did, please overlook this repeat.

FORT WOLTERS. Fort Wolters,...

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I went to HS ROTC summer camp there in the summer of 63 & 64. First time I ever fired an M1 on Copperhead Range. It was still Camp Wolters first time...

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Mon Sep 30, 2019 8:35 pm
This Day In Texas History - September 30

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by joe817 » Mon Sep 30, 2019 7:48 am

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1672 - Jean L'Archevêque, explorer, soldier, and trader, was born on September 30, 1672, at Bayonne, France. In 1684, at the age of twelve, he joined...

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Well everybody, it's time to say this again, as I did 3 years ago on this date:

Well my friends, it is with a little sadness(and great jubilation...

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Mon Sep 30, 2019 6:23 pm
Off The Beaten Path - Tioga, TX

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by joe817 » Sun Sep 29, 2019 10:18 am

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TIOGA, TEXAS. Tioga, twenty miles southwest of Sherman on U.S. Highway 377 in the southwest corner of Grayson County, was founded in 1881 when the...

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Look at Jacksboro the Indians trials sometime

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Sun Sep 29, 2019 8:36 pm
This Day In Texas History - September 29

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by joe817 » Sun Sep 29, 2019 10:19 am

1837 - Tariff policies of the Republic of Texas varied from an approximation of free trade to the imposition of high duties for revenue purposes. In...

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Sun Sep 29, 2019 10:19 am
Off The Beaten Path - Van Horn, TX

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by joe817 » Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:57 am

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VAN HORN, TEXAS. Van Horn, the county seat of Culberson County, is at the intersection of U.S. highways 80 and 90 and State Highway 54, on the...

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We had to go to Scottsdale, AZ for 3 weeks last year you take care of a friends horse ranch. Van Horn was exactly half way so we stopped and stayed...

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This Day In Texas History - September 29

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by joe817 » Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:57 am

1805 - The only legal port in Texas for many years was San Bernard, a coastal region rather than a definite location. It was established by royal...

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Sat Sep 28, 2019 9:57 am
Miniature Lathe?

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by crazy2medic » Fri Sep 27, 2019 6:18 pm

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In my youth 1979-80, I had a small metal lathe, I believe it was made by Unimat, best of my recollection it was around $300 to 400 dollars, does this...

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I used to have a Unimat a long time ago.
For buying one, the only thing I can suggest is eBay.
It was good enough to make a bullet.
I found the...

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Sat Sep 28, 2019 6:40 am
Especially Texan: Annie Webb Blanton

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by joe817 » Fri Sep 27, 2019 1:36 pm

Annie Webb Blanton was an influential leader in the woman suffrage movement. Continue reading to learn more about her life and public service.

Annie...

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Fri Sep 27, 2019 1:36 pm
This Day In Texas History - September 27

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by joe817 » Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:37 am

1806 - Leonard Waller Groce, plantation owner, oldest son of Mary Ann (Waller) and Jared E. Groce, was born in Lincoln County, Georgia, on September...

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Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:37 am
Off The Beaten Path - Comfort, TX

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by joe817 » Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:30 am

COMFORT, TEXAS. Comfort, the second largest town in Kendall County, is located at the junction of State Highway 27, U.S. Highway 87, and Interstate...

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Fri Sep 27, 2019 7:30 am
Today in Plano, Texas

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by 03Lightningrocks » Tue Sep 24, 2019 4:14 pm

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Just when I thought I lived in a safe zone.

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In the game, you pay very little attention to what is going on outside the game and it might take several seconds even for something like gun shots...

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Fri Sep 27, 2019 6:35 am
This Day In Texas History - September 26

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by joe817 » Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:08 am

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1830 - James Eldrage Dillard, lawyer and judge, the son of David and Mahala (Durden) Dillard, was born in Houston County, Georgia, on September 26,...

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Interesting story! Thanks for sharing. And that's the first time(above) that I ever saw/heard that name.

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Thu Sep 26, 2019 1:17 pm
Off The Beaten Path - Brazoria, TX

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by joe817 » Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:09 am

BRAZORIA, TEXAS. Brazoria, on Farm Road 521, State Highway 36, and the Brazos River eight miles southwest of Angleton in west central Brazoria...

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Thu Sep 26, 2019 7:09 am
Camp Wood

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by joe817 » Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:20 am

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CAMP WOOD. Camp Wood was on the Nueces River near the site of the present-day town of Camp Wood in far southwestern Real County. It was established...

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Been to Camp Wood many times. NIce little place. When I'm staying at the hunting place I go to meetings in Camp Wood. The locals are...interesting...

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Wed Sep 25, 2019 6:42 pm
Impeach

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by Take Down Sicko » Wed Sep 25, 2019 6:13 pm

Where was the impeachment when obummer was president.

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Wed Sep 25, 2019 6:13 pm
This Day In Texas History - September 25

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by joe817 » Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:36 am

1825 - The Fredonian Rebellion was a dispute between the Mexican government and the Edwards brothers, Haden and Benjamin. Haden Edwards received his...

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Wed Sep 25, 2019 7:36 am
Night Eyes

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Off The Beaten Path - Anderson,TX

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by joe817 » Sun Sep 22, 2019 9:09 am

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ANDERSON, TEXAS. Anderson is on State Highway 90 and Farm roads 149 and 1774 ten miles northeast of Navasota in central Grimes County. Bidai,...

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I totally agree! And recall that was back in 1824 when there few immigrants coming into Texas, and back then Texas had very few people in its...

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Tue Sep 24, 2019 8:22 pm
Meanwhile in Tennessee

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by 03Lightningrocks » Tue Sep 24, 2019 4:13 am

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This Day In Texas History - September 24

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by joe817 » Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:21 am

1771 - Joseph Grigsby, early settler and congressman in the Republic of Texas, son of Nathaniel and Elizabeth (Butler) Grigsby, was born on Bull Run...

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Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:21 am
Off The Beaten Path - Annetta, TX

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by joe817 » Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:19 am

ANNETTA, TEXAS. Annetta is on Farm Road 1187 six miles southeast of Weatherford in southeastern Parker County. Settlement began there in the late...

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Tue Sep 24, 2019 7:19 am
Off The Beaten Dripping Springs, TX

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by joe817 » Sat Sep 21, 2019 10:16 am

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DRIPPING SPRINGS, TEXAS. Dripping Springs, on U.S. Highway 290 twenty-five miles west of Austin in northern Hays County, emerged as a community...

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Born and raised there. Went back a few years ago for a visit and get-together. Definitely not what it was. Property I grew up running around on is...

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Tue Sep 24, 2019 6:50 am
TX: brass knuckles, kitty keychain etc ban lifted...

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Ecocide

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by philip964 » Mon Sep 23, 2019 2:26 pm

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You saw it here first.

Ecocide, killing the earth by eating meat.

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Tossing another steak on the grill. Come and take it!

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Mon Sep 23, 2019 10:34 pm
Drugs are Bad, mmkay?

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by Jason Todd » Sun Sep 22, 2019 12:37 pm
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This guy responds to student climate protests Friday

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by 03Lightningrocks » Sun Sep 22, 2019 4:20 pm

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This is great. He pretty much says it like it is.

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I like this guy!!!! Too bad he did not say that to AOC's face!!

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Mon Sep 23, 2019 10:28 am
This Day In Texas History - September 23

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by joe817 » Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:13 am

830 - Reading Wood Black, merchant, county commissioner, Indian commissioner, and legislator, was born on September 23, 1830, in Springfield...

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Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:13 am
Fort Griffin

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by joe817 » Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:12 am

FORT GRIFFIN, TEXAS. The town of Fort Griffin grew up on the level bottomland between the military fort bearing the same name and the Clear Fork of...

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Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:12 am
Off The Beaten Path - Lockhart, TX

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by joe817 » Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:11 am

LOCKHART, TEXAS (Caldwell County). Lockhart, county seat of Caldwell County, is at the intersection of U. S. Highway 183 and State Highway 142,...

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Mon Sep 23, 2019 7:11 am
Especially Texan: George Barnard

Last post by joe817 « Sun Sep 22, 2019 2:24 pm
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by joe817 » Sat Sep 21, 2019 10:18 am

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George Barnard was one of the most successful merchants from the Hood County area during his time as a trader. Continue reading to learn more about...

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Fascinating! Thanks for sharing!

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Sun Sep 22, 2019 2:24 pm
This Day In Texas History - September 22

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by joe817 » Sun Sep 22, 2019 9:10 am

1821 - James Moreau Brown, businessman, was born in Orange County, New York, on September 22, 1821, the son of John M. and Hannah (Krantz) Brown. As...

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Sun Sep 22, 2019 9:10 am

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