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September 4, 2017

What you need to know about the Texas statewide Texting & Driving Law

As of September 1st, 2017, texting and driving is illegal in Texas! Texas is the 47th state to officially ban the dangerous practice of texting while driving.  Beginning on Friday September 1st, texting while driving within the state of Texas will be punishable by a fine of $25-99 for first-time offenders, and $100-200 for repeat […]

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September 4, 2017

Sept. 2017 Social Media Contest, Texas

Raise Awareness of New Statewide Law in Effect September 1, 2017 Texas has finally joined most of the nation in banning texting while driving. Texting while driving within the state of Texas will be punishable by a fine of $25-99 for first-time offenders, and $100-200 for repeat offenders (though no points will be assigned). It’s […]

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September 27, 2016

Trade Over-Priced Drinks for Unforgettable Memories

By Avery Delgadillo How much money do you usually spend a night out drinking with your friends: twenty, forty, sixty dollars? Some readers may have just rolled their eyes or thought “C’mon, that’s such an exaggeration,” but the truth is – alcoholic beverages are not cheap! As college students, we live jam-packed, hectic and stressful […]

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