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Obituaries in Austin, TX | Austin American-Statesman
WEBAge 91. Austin, TX. Larry Lee Flower, 91, passed away on August 9, 2024, in Austin, Texas. Born on October 18, 1932, Larry dedicated his life to his career and various philanthropic efforts. Larry ...
Fact-check: Were gas prices $1.86 when Donald Trump left office?
WEBDec 10, 2021 · The national average price of a gallon of gasoline for the week of Jan. 18, 2021, was $2.38, or about 28% higher than what Trump said it was. The only time the national average gasoline price ...
Fact-check: Do refugees receive more monthly benefits than Social ...
WEBOct 5, 2021 · Our ruling. An Instagram post shared a 2019 tweet that claimed the U.S. government pays out "$2,125/month in refugee benefits to refugees resettled in the United States," while Social Security ...
Texas voting law: Here's what SB 1 means for voters
WEBAug 27, 2021 · The law bans drive-thru voting or casting a ballot from inside a vehicle unless participating in curbside voting due to sickness or a disability. It also prohibits 24-hour and overnight voting by ...
Here's what to know about permitless carry in Texas
WEBJun 23, 2021 · Texas will join at least 20 other states where handguns can be carried without a permit. However, if you want to carry your handgun in a license-only state, it's likely that you'll still need a ...
Do states verify U.S. citizenship as a condition for voting?
WEBDec 7, 2020 · Trump said, "No state in the country verifies United States citizenship as a condition for voting in federal elections." The kernel of truth here is that the federal form to register to vote doesn ...
Fact-check: Did Trump tell people to drink bleach to kill the …
WEBJul 13, 2020 · Our ruling. Biden said Trump said drinking bleach could help fight the coronavirus. Trump did not specifically recommend ingesting disinfectants, but he did express interest in exploring whether ...
Austin-American Statesman E-Edition: How to access digital …
WEBMar 26, 2022 · Need to stay in the know, even on the go? Austin-American Statesman subscribers can get the local news they love any time, anywhere with the newspaper's E-Edition.. The E-Edition is a digital copy ...
What you need to know about the new Texas alcohol laws
WEBSep 8, 2021 · 1:14. Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill in June that included an amendment to the Alcoholic Beverage Code that changed when Texans can buy beer and wine on Sundays. Here's what you should know about ...