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At least 11 dead in state after winter stormAt least 11 people have died in Texas, nearly half of them children, after Winter Storm Fern swept the state last week, the Texas Standard reported.

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Power grid holds up during wintry blastThe electricity grid that covers most of Texas was holding up as of Sunday during the latest winter storm, although localized power outages were reported in Deep East Texas and far West Texas.

Politicians Make Things Worse

Home prices keep rising.One reason is that today's houses are bigger. Buyers now want more rooms, washers and dryers and air-conditioning. But even if you adjust for the improvements, houses cost more today.Why?

OnYour Payroll

President Donald J. Trump, 1600 Pennsylvania, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20500 (202) 456-1414.U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Russell Senate Office Bulding 404, Washington, D.C. 20510. (202) 224-5922. Dallas office: LB 606, 10440 North Central Expressway, Suite 1160, Dallas, TX 75231-2223. (214) 599-8749.U.S. Sen.

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Deadline to register for March primary nearsThe last day to register to vote for the March 3 primary is Feb. 2, according to the Texas secretary of state’s office. Early voting runs from Feb. 17 through Feb. 27, with Feb. 20 being the deadline for applying for a mail ballot.

Police Theft

by John Stossel Did you know that in most of America, police can take your property, even if you did nothing wrong?They don't have to charge you with a crime. They don't have to take you to court.They can just say they suspect you of a crime.

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Democrats Talarico, Crockett set first debateThe first debate in the state’s Democratic primary for U.S. Senate is set for Jan. 24 in Georgetown, The Dallas Morning News reported. U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas and state Rep. James Talarico of Round Rock are vying for the nomination.

The Warmth of Collectivism

by John Stossel 'Replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism!' says my new socialist mayor.Sounds so nice ... No more greedy capitalists hoarding wealth. People share. It's the socialist dream.What will replace capitalism and individualism?

OnYour Payroll

President Donald J. Trump, 1600 Pennsylvania, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20500 (202) 456-1414.U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, Russell Senate Office Bulding 404, Washington, D.C. 20510. (202) 224-5922. Dallas office: LB 606, 10440 North Central Expressway, Suite 1160, Dallas, TX 75231-2223. (214) 599-8749.U.S. Sen.

Hollywood vs. Individualism

by John Stossel Many popular movies make a constructive point: If you work hard enough and push through tough times, you can achieve your dreams.In 'The Pursuit of Happyness,' a struggling father tells his son, 'Don't let anyone tell you, you can't do something.