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FYI: Supreme Court doesn't have power to repeal an amendment
Q: Can an amendment to the Constitution be repealed by the Supreme Court?

FYI: Most scooters, mopeds require class, license
Q: I've heard that you have to have a motorcycle license to ride a scooter, but I've also heard that you don't. Which is it?

FYI: E-waste day coming later
Q: Is there a place in Lufkin that recycles old TVs and computer monitors?

A/C makes negligible difference in gas mileage
Q: How much does using the air conditioner while driving affect gas mileage? How big of a difference does it make to roll the windows down instead?

FYI: Tax office credit machines working again
Q: When is the county tax office going to get its credit card machine fixed? It's been out for more than a week. Meanwhile, what's wrong with putting a sign in at the door letting the customer know, before he has to stand in line only to be told he'll need cash or check?

FYI:World Series named for champions
Q: Why is the World Series called the World Series since it's only U.S. teams?

FYI: No illegal turtles
Question: I read sometime ago in your newspaper that Mississippi turtles were not allowed as pets because of the salmonella risk. Are there other turtles allowed as pets?

FYI: Bicyclists should obey standard traffic laws
Q: Please publish what the law is for bicycle riders on streets. Due to the rising prices in gasoline we will see more and more bike riders. I have seen other bike riders in the middle of the road. I also have had motorists scream at me for riding my bike on the road. I would love for Lufkin to have usable sidewalks but no one wants to pay the taxes needed.

FYI: Shoe shines available in Lufkin
Q: Is there anywhere in Lufkin a man can get a shoe shine?

FYI: Names no longer necessary to submit questions online
Question: Why does your online FYI page say "you do not have to leave your name", but your name is a required field?




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