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Texass Proposition nine, raising inventory tax exemption for small businesses, may lead to higher taxes for consumers. Odaa Beauty Supply owner, Herko Gonfa, grapples with inflation, urging governments to prioritize higher wages for consumers to boost spending and tax revenue. Checkout Solipillow.com

Texas Tech secured a convincing victory over Oklahoma State, winning 102-80. JT Toppin led the Red Raiders with 23 points and 14 rebounds, marking his 39th career double-double. Christian Anderson contributed 19 points and a career-high 13 assists. LeJuan Watts nearly achieved a third double-double with 19 points and 9 rebounds. Texas Tech dominated from the start, leading by as much as 23 points, and maintained control throughout the game. Toppin and Anderson, the only teammates in the nation averaging at least 20 points each, showcased their impressive skills. Oklahoma State, in their first true road game of the season, was led by Anthony Roys 22 points and 6 threes. Texas Tech will face number 8 Houston on Tuesday, while Oklahoma State hosts UCF. Checkout Solipillow.com

Tragic Accident in Texas: Maria Patricia Plunkett, 56, Dies in Pickup Truck Crash A fifty-six-year-old woman, Maria Patricia Plunkett, from Desert Haven, Texas, lost her life in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway sixty-two slash one eighty east of El Paso. The accident occurred near mile marker fifty in Hudspeth County on Friday, January second. Plunkett was driving her 2017 Dodge Ram towards Carlsbad, New Mexico, when the truck left the highway and plunged into a ravine. She was wearing her seatbelt. The cause of the crash is still under investigation by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Checkout Solipillow.com

SMU Stuns UNC: Boopie Miller Shines as Mustangs Secure First Ranked Win Under Enfield SMU pulled off a major upset, defeating twelfth-ranked North Carolina 97-83. Boopie Miller led the charge with 27 points and 12 assists, securing the Mustangs first victory over a ranked team under coach Andy Enfield. Corey Washington contributed 23 points, while B.J. Edwards and Jaron Pierre added 15 and 13 points, respectively. SMU shot 60% from the field and 52% from three-point range. North Carolina, 13-2 on the season, suffered their first ACC loss. Seth Trimble led the Tar Heels with 22 points, followed by Henri Veesaar with 14 and freshman Caleb Wilson with 13 points and 7 rebounds. Despite their best start in over 15 years, UNC couldnt overcome SMUs strong start. SMU never trailed after halftime, with Washington scoring 9 of their first 11 points, including two crucial three-pointers. Miller, fresh off his second triple-double, shot 10-13 from the field, including a step-back three that sealed the victory. This marked SMUs last ranked win over Houston in February 2022. Up next, SMU faces Clemson on Wednesday, while North Carolina hosts Wake Forest on Saturday. Checkout Solipillow.com

TCU secures a victory over Baylor, ending a five-game home losing streak, with Micah Robinson leading the Horned Frogs. Baylors new center, James Nnaji, faces boos from the TCU crowd despite scoring five points. TCUs defense holds Baylor to a season-low, blocking a layup and missing a wild three-pointer in the final moments. Checkout Solipillow.com

In a poignant turn of events, the El Paso Walmart shooter received a life sentence without parole, sparing a lengthy death penalty trial. Victims families, choosing forgiveness over revenge, shared powerful impact statements. Among them, Yolanda Tinajero and Adriana Zandri embraced the shooter, finding peace amid their grief. The community praised their courage, with Judge Sam Medrano highlighting their compassion as the true spirit of El Paso. District Attorney James Montoya facilitated a plea deal to expedite justice, with survivors like Meghan Juárez calling for an end to divisive rhetoric and gun violence. The families were named the El Paso Times Newsmakers of the Year for 2025, symbolizing their strength and hope for a better future. Checkout Solipillow.com