Concealed weapon permit applications in Texas have risen 40% over the past year, spurring economic growth. Further proof that guns are good.
…the department is paying overtime and hiring temporary workers to reduce the backlog. Mange said she doesn’t know why applications last month were 39 percent higher than they were in April 2007.
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From Wes: “Another reason to shun Wal-Mart.”
While in Texas I went to the Walmart in Marble Falls for one reason. To buy a Texas Flag.
I couldn’t find them at first so I asked where the flags were. They were in the stationery section of all places.
I found US flags and Mexican flags but [...]

If you’re so inclined, Expert Witness has an excellent rundown of the Battle of San Jacinto, as well as the lead up and clean up… where I simply skimmed over things, JPG delves and explains. Wonderful, and well worth a read!
Hat tip to Guyk for the pointer!

One of the unfortunate results of expatriation from Texas is that I’m not exposed to the really important holidays. Thank goodness reader Davek emailed to remind me that today is San Jacinto Day, commemorating the battle that ended the Texas-Mexican war on April 21, 1836 in what is now Harris county.
The Republic of Texas [...]