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A gas station in Metuchen, N.J., in October 2017.

Gas shortage and price hike expected this summer

May 11, 2021 The Center Square

A gas shortage is expected this summer not because there won’t be enough fuel but because there aren’t enough highly trained and licensed tanker drivers to transport it.

Texas joins Florida in lawsuit fighting CDC’s ‘unlawful’ cruise industry orders

May 7, 2021 The Center Square

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a motion on Thursday to join Florida’s lawsuit against the ongoing sailing orders issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) which have prevented cruise lines from restarting business.

More states reopening with fewer restrictions, report finds

April 13, 2021 The Center Square

Iowa, Florida, Wyoming, South Dakota and Texas have the least coronavirus restrictions and have fully reopened, according to a new analysis of state-regulated coronavirus restrictions published by the personal finance site, WalletHub.

California gas prices reach high of $3.27 a gallon, 66 cents more than national average

February 3, 2021 The Center Square

California gasoline prices reached the highest they’ve been since March 9, 2020, hitting $3.27 a gallon, according to a new gasoline benchmark published by the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

Lawmakers introduce bill to hold rioters responsible for destruction

September 18, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

A group of Republican lawmakers introduced a bill to hold rioters responsible for destruction nationwide.

Texas puts new restrictions in place as coronavirus cases increase

June 30, 2020 The Center Square

Bars are closed and Texas restaurants cannot exceed 50 percent of their seating capacity beginning Monday, down from 75 percent as the number of coronavirus cases in the state continues to climb.

Texas tourism leaders hoping to reopen attractions in the Lone Star State

May 29, 2020 The Center Square

With the summer travel season getting under way, Texas tourism leaders are working with the governor’s office to determine best practices for reopening premier theme destinations.

Four ideas for places to visit on your next trip to Texas

April 20, 2020 Sightseers’ Delight

If time permits on your next trip to the Lone Star state, here are four places you should add to your itinerary.

Arizona could restrict entry to Arizona, governor says

April 3, 2020 The Center Square

Asked Friday whether he would restrict entry to Arizona from Americans coming from elsewhere, Gov. Doug Ducey didn’t rule it out.

Texas governor expands travel restrictions for visitors to the Lone Star State

March 30, 2020 The Center Square

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expanded travel restrictions on Sunday to include visitors by road and air from Louisiana.