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TEXAS HISTORY MINUTE

TEXAS HISTORY MINUTE

He was called “America’s Favorite Cowboy” and the “Singing Cowboy.” Though he was not the first western star of either movies or music, Texas native Gene Autry became a favorite across the nation from the 1930s through the 1950s. He became so popular that a host of communities across North Texas and southern Oklahoma scrambled to proclaim themselves his hometown. Autry’s heartwarming songs and movies became a staple for generations of Americans and helped craft the image of how Americans see the Old West.

TEXAS HISTORY MINUTE

TEXAS HISTORY MINUTE

He was called “America’s Favorite Cowboy” and the “Singing Cowboy.” Though he was not the first western star of either movies or music, Texas native Gene Autry became a favorite across the nation from the 1930s through the 1950s. He became so popular that a host of communities across North Texas and southern Oklahoma scrambled to proclaim themselves his hometown. Autry’s heartwarming songs and movies became a staple for generations of Americans and helped craft the image of how Americans see the Old West.

New Texas law now in effect

New Texas law now in effect

It took some time, but a set of new laws and rules passed by the Texas Legislature in 2023 went into effect on Sept. 1, the Houston Chronicle reported. Prominent among these are the SCOPE Act, or Securing Children Online Through Parental Empowerment Act, which tightens restrictions for online users younger than 18.

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