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TxDOT puts stimulus funds to work
Thursday, February 26, 2009 (941 reads)

Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) officials recommended that roadway, transit, and aviation projects be funded under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), commonly known as the economic stimulus package. Stimulus fund spending was approved by the Texas Transportation Commission today.

Gov. Perry: Reduce the weight of government on Texas business
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 (876 reads)

Texas Gov. Rick Perry Gov. Rick Perry today addressed National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Day luncheon expressing his support of small business in Texas, including the idea of raising the business margins tax exemption to $1 million.

When brakes talk, drivers should listen
Monday, February 16, 2009 (868 reads)

When it comes to driving safely, it’s easy to take your vehicle’s ability to stop for granted – until you really need it.

IRS opens toll free hotline for identity theft victims
Friday, February 13, 2009 (950 reads)

The IRS recently opened a one-stop toll free number dedicated to those individuals who believe they are at risk of identity theft and to help them get solutions to their problems. The number is 1-800-908-4490.

What your car wants for Valentine's Day
Tuesday, February 10, 2009 (717 reads)

Your car doesn’t want flowers, or balloons, or even candy this Valentine’s Day – it just wants a little love in the form of an oil change, tune-up and basic service. There’s no debating the value of preventive maintenance to keep your car running well – not to mention getting you safely to your hot Valentine’s Day date – according to the Car Care Council.

'Cash for Clunkers' amendment withdrawn from Senate stimulus bill
Friday, February 06, 2009 (1183 reads)

The "Cash for Clunkers" amendment to the United States Senate stimulus package was withdrawn from the bill on Feb. 5, 2009. The "Cash for Clunkers" program would have earmarked federal funds for car owners to trade in their sport utility vehicles in exchange for vouchers to be used to obtain newer, more fuel efficient vehicles.

Time is now to register for ASE tests
Monday, February 02, 2009 (967 reads)

During January/February and July/August each year, The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) offers computer-based testing at over 200 test centers nationwide.