News Bits!

- Dry weather conditions are giving homeowners headaches by causing foundation problems and water pipe breaks. Don't forget to water your foundation, pets, plants and yourself, but conserve as much as possible. Happy Texas Summer!
- A recent CBS 42 poll shows a high disapproval rating for Gov. Rick Perry. We believe this is a direct result of all our Kinky & Cougar goober coverage.
- The U.S. Marine Corps will begin to recall troops on an involuntary basis due to a shortage of volunteers.
- The winds of change are blowing on Saturday Night Live, again. Get ready to say "goodbye" to Tina Fey.
- Republican David Wallace is giving up his bid for the congressional seat vacated by DeLay.
- A New York Baptist minister is no longer allowing women to teach at his church.
- Iran appears ready to begin talks about their nuclear program, which they maintain is strictly for civilian purposes.
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