In less than two weeks, Austin’s new reusable bag ordinance goes into effect. Most Austin businesses, whether big or small, have until now bought plastic bags in bulk to save money. Big department stores and retailers can go through thousands of bags in a matter of days. But for smaller stores it can take months to use up inventory. So what will those businesses do with all those bags? If you take a walk down South Congress Avenue, you'll pass the storefronts of dozens of locally owned small businesses. Some sell items crafted in India and Africa. Others, like the Big Top Candy Shop, offer local, national and and international candy varieties. And most stores will be impacted by Austin’s bag...
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Two Bryan Firefighters remain in serious but stable condition today after a deadly fire on Friday. Two other Bryan firefighters were killed. Fire Lieutenant Eric Wallace, 36, died in the line of duty and Fire Lieutenant Greg Pickard, 54, passed away late Saturday afternoon as a result of his injuries. Firefighters Ricky Mantey and Mitch Moran are being treated for burns at a Galveston hospital. The firefighters were responding to a fire around 11:20 p.m. on Friday at the Knight of Columbus building in Bryan. When the fire couldn’t be contained, the team was ordered to evacuate, but Lt. Wallace didn’t...
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