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While the average person thinks that the economy of Texas is all about oil and ranching, that’s just not true any more. The economy of Texas has become much more diversified over the last few decades, and is supported by a strong technology manufacturing base as well as growing agriculture, mining, and software industries, and of course oil and gas production and services.
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Local News
The Lone Star Rail is one solution to an ever-growing regional transportation issue. Austin and San Antonio are two of the fastest growing cities in the country, with many municipalities in between experiencing significant growth as well. Travel delays on I-35 averaged 35 minutes in 2004, 75 minutes in 2010, and are projected to be 3 hours by 2030. Lone Star Rail will be a part of the solution to mitigating increased congestion on I-35.
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National News
Property shoppers nationwide who buy at auctions currently prefer to rent out their properties than sell them to make a quick sales profit - known as flipping. Moreover, Southern states are the most likely to lease the homes, townhomes or condos, with just more than 40 percent looking to flip.
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