New Hays County Sheriff sworn in

New Hays County Sheriff sworn in
A new lawman is taking the reins at the Hays County Sheriff’s Department. Gary Cutler has more than 35 years of law enforcement experience in the Travis and Williamson County Sheriff’s Departments, and most recently worked for the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. Now, he will help keep the peace in the fourth fastest growing county in Texas.   Law enforcement officials from Bastrop, Travis …
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Where Is Four Loko Banned?
Four Loko, the caffeinated alcoholic beverage that is putting people in the hospital around the country, is finally drawing the attention of the authorities. This is where it is banned , or will be banned. If you’re interested in (responsibly) experimenting with it, avoid these states.    
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OSU, Oxford, others launch citizen scientist climate modeling initiative
An international group of scientists from the United Kingdom, South Africa and the United States is collaborating on a fascinating new climate modeling initiative – using the idle computers of thousands of citizens to create a network of digital power that surpasses that of the best supercomputers.
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