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'It's a nightmare scenario': Poultry farmers try to keep up with record-high egg demand amid the thr

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www.youtube.com – KHOU 11 – 2025-02-27 22:28:27

SUMMARY: Egg prices are rising due to a low supply caused by bird flu outbreaks, which have devastated farms. At Paul Hexley’s farm in Flatonia, Texas, the family-operated business manages over 4,000 hens, producing up to 3,200 eggs daily. However, rising demand and a shortage of chickens make it difficult to meet needs, as bird flu recently wiped out nearly 23 million birds. Farmers like Paul face tight conditions, practicing preventive measures to keep their flocks healthy. As costs rise, egg prices could increase by 50 cents to a dollar, leaving farmers uncertain about future market stability.

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Millions of birds were killed due to bird flu last month, leading to record-high egg prices across the country. Hear from the farmers trying to keep up.

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Texas Senate votes to criminalize mobile lottery applications

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February 27, 2025

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www.kxan.com – Adam Schwager – 2025-02-27 18:20:00

SUMMARY: The Texas Senate unanimously voted to criminalize lottery couriers just days after the Texas Lottery Commission banned them. If approved by the House and signed by Gov. Abbott, acting as a courier for pay could lead to a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail and/or a $4,000 fine. State Sen. Bob Hall criticized the bill, advocating for the complete abolition of the lottery commission. The issue gained traction after a controversial jackpot win linked to couriers. The Coalition of Texas Lottery Couriers argued for regulation instead of a ban, citing their role in expanding access to lottery games.

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LIST: Where to celebrate Mardi Gras in Austin

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February 27, 2025

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www.kxan.com – Kelsey Thompson – 2025-02-27 14:33:00

SUMMARY: Mardi Gras, or “Fat Tuesday,” will be celebrated on March 4 in Austin with various festive events. The Hive will host a Mardi Gras Mambo with live music and crafts, while Cabana Club features a gumbo cookoff and a costume contest. A drag brunch at Volstead Lounge kicks off Sunday with performances starting at noon. Meanwhile Brewing will offer live music and New Orleans food specials throughout the event. On Fat Tuesday, Hotel Vegas and Volstead Lounge will have free music and parties. Other venues like C-Boy’s, Scholz Garten, and Parkside also have themed festivities planned.

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2 of Freedmen’s Town’s historic homes repurposed into art spaces for Houston area creatives

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February 27, 2025

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www.youtube.com – KPRC 2 Click2Houston – 2025-02-27 10:43:43

SUMMARY: The Row-House Gallery at the Freedmen’s Town Visitor Center in Houston features two permanent exhibition spaces. Currently, it showcases *Bennett Road* by former football players-turned-artists Michael and Martellus Bennett. The gallery is housed in historic Freedmen’s Town structures, repurposed in collaboration with the Houston Public Library. The exhibition represents the past, present, and future. The second house retains its original wood, evoking nostalgia, and features Martellus Bennett’s work, inspired by his daughter. Visitors can explore the gallery, the Welcome Center, and the Gregory School, an African-American history research center.

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When you walk into the Freedmen’s Town welcome center for your tour of the historic Black neighborhood, you may not expect to be walking into an art gallery.

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