Texas House approves $1.5 billion film tax incentive

Texas House approves .5 billion film tax incentive

[ad_1] AUSTIN (Nexstar) — On Monday, the Texas House voted 114-26 to pass Senate Bill 22, which provides tax breaks for films shot in Texas. $300 million will be allocated to the program every other year for the next ten years — a cumulative $1.5 billion investment. “Members, this is (the) make Texas film industry…

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LIVE BLOG: Tornado on ground southwest of Mason

LIVE BLOG: Tornado on ground southwest of Mason

[ad_1] AUSTIN (KXAN)– Severe weather is possible across Central Texas on Monday. A Tornado Watch is in effect for most of the area until 10 p.m. Potentially dangerous tornado hits ground southwest of Mason County, heading into Gillespie and Llano counties. Mason County Sheriff’s Office urges community to take shelter. Large to very large hail…

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The Menendez brothers’ most surprising advocate is a tough-on-crime ex-judge who uses dogs to soften criminals: ‘What rehabilitation in prison looks like’

The Menendez brothers’ most surprising advocate is a tough-on-crime ex-judge who uses dogs to soften criminals:  ‘What rehabilitation in prison looks like’

[ad_1] A retired tough-on-crime judge has become a surprising advocate for allowing Erik and Lyle Menendez to be released on parole after the shotgun murders of their parents more than three decades ago. And it was all because of his beloved golden retrievers. Ex-Miami criminal court judge Jonathan T. Colby has visited the brothers numerous…

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New sanctions can shock ‘crazy’ Putin to his senses

New sanctions can shock ‘crazy’ Putin to his senses

[ad_1] Vladimir Putin “has gone absolutely CRAZY,” President Trump posted Sunday night. We agree; how about some tough new sanctions to shock him back to his senses? As Trump told reporters earlier that day, Putin is “sending rockets into cities and killing people, and I don’t like it at all” — worse, is doing so…

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Prebiotic sodas becoming more popular, but health claims stir debate

Prebiotic sodas becoming more popular, but health claims stir debate

[ad_1] (NewsNation) — Prebiotic sodas are growing in popularity, often promoted as gut-friendly and anti-inflammatory alternatives to traditional sodas. While some wellness experts praise prebiotic sodas for supporting digestive health, others warn that the science behind these claims is still emerging. Prebiotics are the living microorganisms found in foods like yogurt, cheese, kefir, and fermented vegetables.…

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