Crash Kelley
Hold On To Your Hat–Is Texas #1 In Wind Power?
It seems ironic that there are so many wind turbines in a state known for being #1 in producing fossil fuels. Here in West Texas, we are home to several large wind farms. In fact, up until last year, the largest onshore wind farm in the world was just an hour and twenty minutes drive up US 87 north from San Angelo.
What is Texas’ “Right to Dry” Law?
in 2015, Texas Senate Bill 1626 was passed and went into effect in September 2015. The law prohibits any restrictions on the right of Texas residents from using clotheslines or other traditional methods of hanging laundry to dry.
Kooky Reasons You Can End Up Sued in Texas
If you break up a marriage or inflict emotional distress in a haunted house, you can be sued in Texas. You can also be sued if you say mean things about someone on social media.
Can You Legally Refuse To Pay A Mandatory Gratuity/Service Fee in Texas?
Nothing is worse than going out to eat and ending up with a big surprise when you get the final bill. More and more diners are seeing the prices on the menu and assuming that is the price.
That is not always entirely the case. That is where automatic gratuities and service fees come in.
How We Texans Know You’re Not From Around Here
How you "speak Texan" is a sure sign of whether you're from here or not. Texans have unique ways of pronouncing common words that are different from any other part of the country.
It’s In Almost Every Kitchen in Texas and It Might Disappear Soon
Most analysts believe Tupperware will not survive 2023.
This is hard to believe. Tupperware surged during the Covid epidemic as more people were cooking at home. During its heyday, Tupperware deployed a very successful sale model with representatives holding parties in customers' homes to demonstrate and sell the parties.
Is It Illegal To Use A Mobile Phone While Pumping Gas In Texas?
There are laws prohibiting using mobile phones while pumping gas in the US. However, according to the Petroleum Equipment Institute, there has been no documented case of a cellphone starting a fire at a gas station. The guys from the popular tv show Mythbusters even tried to make it happen to no avail.
Can You Legally Shoot Trespassers in Texas?
It is widely believed that if someone is trespassing on your property in Texas, you have a legal right to shoot them. Is this true? As with so many legal questions, the answer can be complicated.
What Does The Farmer’s Almanac/NOAA Predict for Texas Summer?
In 2022, San Angelo hit 110 a few times. The all-time highest temperature recorded in San Angelo was 111. Daily heat records were set 18 times in 2022. San Angelo had the highest consecutive number of 100+ degree days, with 37.
Are Texas Workers Happier Than Average?
According to the Deputy survey, the national average job satisfaction is 66.3. The states with the best job satisfaction were Maryland, Georgia, and Minnesota. The state with the worst average job satisfaction was California. States with the worst job satisfaction included California at the bottom, followed by Louisiana.