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The Lockney Beacon published this report in September 1909 about two boys age 5 and 7 who undertook an incredible journey from Guthrie Oklahoma to Santa Fe New Mexico on horseback with a stop in Silverton Texas. Here's the story as related by Judge Kinder.

Largest Hemp Gin In America will be in Shallowater Texas

The largest Hemp Gin In US will be situated in Lubbock County, in an existing 255,000 square foot building at 7716 Hwy. 84 in Shallowater. The huge plant is expected to open next year and process 130,000 tons of Texas-developed industrial hemp into textile fiber and cellulose. . . read more

State of Texas Selling Contents of Unclaimed Safe Deposit Boxes

Once treasured and protected, here's what happens to items left in forgotten and abandoned safe deposit boxes in Texas.

The State of Texas periodically sells unclaimed items found in safe deposit boxes like fine jewelry, loose diamonds, gold and silver bullion, collectible coins and paper currency in live public auctions. It's happening now . . .  View Items.

Some of the most talented actors in television and movies came from the dusty plains of West Texas. From the days of silent movies to the blockbuster films of today the area has been prolific producer of some of the best actors, directors and producers.

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In 1939 C H Long was just a hard working cowboy on the sprawling JA Ranch in West Texas. Within days his rugged face became the most recognized face in America and remained so into the late 1950's although few people ever knew his name . . .

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Benny Binion was born November 20, 1904 in Pilot Grove Texas, the son of a horse trader. He moved to Dallas in 1923 when he was 19 . By 1936, he controlled most gambling operations in Dallas and by the early 1940s, had become the reigning mob boss of Dallas. . . . more about Binion

The Lockney Beacon published this report in September 1909 about two boys age 5 and 7 who undertook an incredible journey from Guthrie Oklahoma to Santa Fe New Mexico on horseback with a stop in Silverton Texas. Here's the story as related by Judge Kinder.

Its not premeditated attacks by hackers, but "stupidity and negligence" on the part of federal, state and local agencies that is at the core of most  breaches, putting more and more of us at risk with each passing year according to a recent report in ABC News.

One Million Records Missing From Tarrant County Site

One in twelve records were missing from Tarrant County Website from March 2012 to September 2012 following concerns suspects arrested in New Mexico on drug charges may have mined personal data from records on county websites nationwide to create false identities. Nearly a million records were missing from the Tarrant County Website according to Tarrant County Clerk Mary Louise Garcia . . . read more

Financial analysts are struggling to understand why Texas fared so much better than other states during the housing crises. Some analysts are now realize the answer dates back to before Texas was a state and its founder, Stephen F. Austin wanted homeowners to be protected from the greed exhibited by lenders of the time . . . read more

Isolated, secluded, steeped in history and rich in tradition -- these counties are the least populated and most isolated Cities and towns in America. Updated April 2014

Panhandle Residents Ponder Polygamist's Move

Warren Jeffs’ followers planned to move Fisher's Utah cabinet making company, two wives and twenty four children to west Texas . . . more

We Were Warned!

The 2009 Department of Homeland Security’s Annual Performance Report reveals how little control the United States actually had over its land and sea borders.