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Everything Goes to the Dogs at the Buda Wiener Dog Races

April 20, 2022 | By John Nova Lomax

After the usual trumpet fanfares, the racers, distinguished by different colored bandanas around their necks, are guided into their posts.

The Curious State of the Texas Vehicle Inspection Sign

November 18, 2020 | By John Nova Lomax

As a child, I was a collector. You name it, I hoarded it: postage stamps, coins, lead soldiers, the cards of whatever sport was in season.

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