Are stimulus dollars creating jobs in Houston?
abclocal.go.com — Stimulus dollars have created jobs in Houston but finding out how many and at what cost to you isn't easy. When we added up all the federal money awarded in the Houston area, it came up to $1.3 billion. And all those tax dollars have so far created a reported 1,104.4 jobs. When you do the math - and we did - each of those jobs cost $1.1 million. (Submitted by bossm4n) More...
Man, 96, pays back Salvation Army for aid
abclocal.go.com — In 1932, during the thick of the Great Depression, a young man with only a quarter in his pocket set out to hitchhike from Texas to Pennsylvania. The rides were free, but food and lodging would cost money. Matthews slept in a few train stations and barns but quickly discovered one place that was always willing to help him: The Salvation Army. (Submitted by bossm4n) More...
Man Accused of Punching Persistent Telemarketer
abclocal.go.com — A Stony Point man is accused of luring an Sears employee to his house and then attacking him. After demanding to be put on the Do Not Call List, the man allegedly invited the telemarketer to his home to discuss the matter - and punched him when he arrived. (Submitted by WordsnCollision) More...
Always Violent in Philadelphia: 5 Injured in 3 Shootings
abclocal.go.com — The first shooting rang out at 7:00 p.m. along the 5600 block of McMahon Street in Philadelphia's Germantown section. Three men have been hospitalized. One man was shot in the arm, one in the side and one in the butt. None of the injuries appear life threatening and police say they are all deemed prisoners. Police are looking for the shooter. (Submitted by badwithcomputer) More...
Cannabis Planet: New TV Show Focuses On Marijuana
abclocal.go.com — A new TV show seen in L.A. focuses exclusively on marijuana and its uses. It's the latest in niche programming. Brad Lane, the show's producer, says his audience is hungry for more. Lane is on a marijuana mission. While some might say his new TV show is half-baked, Lane would probably tell you it's baked all the way. (Submitted by alapoet) More...
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