Texas Comptroller Susan Combs announces Every Chance Funds awards
     East Texas Literacy Council in Longview receives $250,000 from Comptroller's Every Chance Funds
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More than 200 DPS agents, troopers, pilots and Texas Rangers participated Wednesday in the multi-location operation targeting the La Familia Michoacana cartel
Earlier this year, Mexican authorities arrested 27 public officials in Michoacan with suspected ties to La Familia.
      October 22, 2009  DPS commends local and federal partners for teamwork in La Familia operation
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Comptroller Reports “Excellent” Economic Outlook for Alamo Region
In the midst of an economic recession, the Alamo region’s unemployment rate is lower than statewide and national levels.
       (AUSTIN) — The economic outlook for the Alamo region is excellent, with its educational opportunities, health care sector and vibrant tourism industry ensuring continued growth, according to a new report from Texas Comptroller Susan Combs. 
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Nichols a Champion for Free Enterprise
Sen. Nichols named to position because of voting record
         Austin -- State Senator Robert Nichols (R-Jacksonville) was recently named a Champion of Free Enterprise by the Texas Association of Business (TAB) for his voting recording during the 2009 Legislative Session.
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DPS re-aligns services at Driver License offices
Driver license re-instatement is necessary if a driver has had their license suspended or revoked, which may occur due to a number of reasons, such as receiving a DWI conviction, driving without liability insurance or failure to pay child support.
      October 19, 2009 Beginning October 29 and 30, citizens who need to re-instate their
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Unclaimed property returned to Brenham, Washington County
     Texas State Comptroller Susan Combs urges all citizens to check unclaimed property list
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HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO™ OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE FOUR SUPERSTAR ENTERTAINERS FOR 2010 SHOW
Shows and ticket sale dates are announced
      Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced today four exciting superstars as part of the lineup for the 2010 RodeoHouston™, as well as Season Ticket and Mini-Season Ticket options.  
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PICKETT, FREEMAN, HOLT REAPPOINTED TO TEXAS STATE LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES COMMISSION BY GOVERNOR
Freeman was first appointed to the commission by Gov. Perry on Jan. 12, 2004
        
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