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Motorcycle Gang Blocks Highway For Marriage Proposal

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 21:26:19 +0000

Who knew bikers were such hopeless romantics?

The Rockefeller Center ice skating rink might be perfect for marriage proposals in New York City, but if you're in Los Angeles you'll have to get a little more creative -- like shutting down a major highway.

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Man Drives Same Rolls-Royce For 78 Years

Chris Illuminati — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 14:30:28 +0000

You can't take it with you. Isn't that the expression people always use when they want your stuff after you drop dead? Mr. Allen Swift knew he couldn't take his 1928 Rolls-Royce Piccadilly P1 Roadster with him to the afterlife, but he made sure it was well taken care of after they tossed him into the ground.

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Glow-in-the-Dark Roads Will Be Here Soon

Joe Student — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 22:00:58 +0000

Everything awesome usually debuts in Europe first (except for football, Buffalo wings and Kate Upton). The latest innovation that Europeans will have long before Americans: glow-in-the-dark roads, which will debut in The Netherlands in mid-2013.

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Man Reunited With Car Two Years After Forgetting Where He Parked It

Jeremy Taylor — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 22:00:42 +0000

Forgetting where you parked your car always gives you a sinking feeling. However, it may have been for the best that this German man lost track of where he'd left his vehicle in December of 2010...

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Frustrated Driver Thinks Deer Should Be Told To Cross In Low-Traffic Areas

Dan Seitz — Sat, 13 Oct 2012 17:00:56 +0000

We feel really bad for Donna, the woman in this clip, because she seems an exceptionally nice lady. She's well-spoken and polite, just... hazy on a few concept. Donna called into a North Dakota morning show because she couldn't get anybody to pay attention to her problem. Which essentially boils down to misunderstanding who a specific sign is aimed at.

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Is Your Car One of the 7 Million Toyota Is Recalling?

Mike Adams — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 16:00:11 +0000

Toyota Motor Corporation announced on Wednesday that it will recall more than seven million vehicles to fix a power window issue that the manufacturer says could present a risk for fire.

According to a press release issued by the Japanese automaker, the voluntary recall is to inspect and apply special fluorine grease to the driver’s-side Power Window Master Switch (everyone's favorite car part) because it may become “notchy” when operated.

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TxDOT Rebuilds Lufkin N. Loop Interchange

Jim Bell — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 14:32:11 +0000

The Lufkin News reports the Texas Department of Transportation is finally launching a long awaited redesign and rebuilding of the U.S 59/Loop 287 interchange on Lufkin's north side.

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Thieves Love the Honda Accord

Jen Austin — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:40:08 +0000

The Honda Accord seems to be one of the most common vehicles seen on the roads, not only across the US, but right here in East Texas. Driving on the Highway 59 we see tons of Accords, mixed in with several domestic pickup trucks and foreign and domestic SUVs. I’m rockin’ a Chevy Traverse, packed full of car seats, diaper bags, and scattered discarded Cheerios. And you?

If you drive a Tahoe, rest assured, it’s not likely to be stolen. But if you drive a foreign car, you’re chances of having it ripped off are pretty good. Yikes!

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Part of US 59 Re-named Interstate 69

Jim Bell — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 14:30:54 +0000

The Houston Chronicle reports the first east Texas piece of the trade corridor that will some day run from Mexico to Canada has been officially designated north of Houston.

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Women More Prone to Road Rage Than Men? Who Knew?

Jim Bell — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 15:16:07 +0000

A recent survey of America's commuters has turned up some interesting and surprising facts about America's motorists. Most of us think of "Road Rage" as a mostly "guy" thing, but this survey says that's not true. You may be surprised -- as we were -- to learn that women drivers are more likely to give in to "Road Rage" and fly off the handle than men.

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Family Crisis Center Wins its Toyota Van

Jim Bell — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:17:33 +0000

The Family Crisis Center of East Texas in Lufkin is the winner in Day 73 of Toyota USA's 100 Cars For Good national philanthropic campaign. The Center beat the other four nonprofit finalists in the online voting, and it will get a free Toyota van from Loving Toyota of Lufkin.

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TxDOT Has Highway Work Zone Safety Tips

Jim Bell — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:57:53 +0000

In the aftermath of that fatal five-vehicle crash on State Hwy 7 outside Crockett back on July 16, the Texas Department of Transportation is pointing to that accident as proof of the need to be extra cautious and aware in highway construction zones.

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Bexar County Ranks #1 in Road Rage Accidents

Jim Bell — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 16:18:10 +0000

We all know that San Antonio ranks first in several desirable categories related to tourism, but you may not know that it also ranks first in a dubious and undesirable category. The San Antonio Express-News reports that statistically -- Bexar County ranks first in "road rage accidents."

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How Many Teens Text While Behind the Wheel?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:21:28 +0000

Teenagers aren’t drinking as much as they used to and more of them now wear seat belts, but all of that could be offset by the startling number of them who admit to texting while driving.

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85 MPH Speed Limit? No Place But Texas

Jim Bell — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:39:54 +0000

Yes indeed. Coming soon to a new state highway in central Texas -- the only 85 MPH speed limit in the United States.

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Which Cars Do Americans Refuse to Buy? [PHOTOS]

Don Deane — Thu, 10 May 2012 15:34:09 +0000

Americans may have an enduring love affair with cars dating back more than 100 years, but there are some models we refuse to drive off the lot.

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New Residency Requirements for Texas Driver Licenses and IDs

Jim Bell — Fri, 04 May 2012 17:19:33 +0000

Under a new state law that goes into effect Monday May 7th, anyone who applies for a new Texas driver’s license or ID card will need to show proof that they have lived in the state at least 30 days.

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Big Majority of Americans Angry With Obama

Jim Bell — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 16:21:51 +0000

A recent poll shows that more than two thirds of Americans do not approve of the way President Barack Obama is handling gasoline prices.

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15 Clever Ways to Save Money on Gas

Kathy Landin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 15:51:46 +0000

Turmoil in the Middle East is nothing new. Gas prices going up is nothing new. What is new is the possibility that we could be looking at prices at the pump lurking in the neighborhood of $5 a gallon by the summer. And that’s painful.

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Woman Sues Car-Maker in Small Claims Court

Jim Bell — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 16:46:43 +0000

Got a gripe with the company that made your car? Are you mad enough to sue them? Forget those big class action lawsuits that only line the lawyers' pockets. A California woman is showing us a better way. She's taken Honda to small claims court.

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