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‘Distracted Boating’ Is Now A Concern

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Posted on July 3, 2018 · Lots of people will be texting and tweeting their July 4th activities. And boaters are now getting the same warning as drivers when it comes to using a cellphone behind the wheel.

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Posted on June 29, 2022 · The usual Independence Day celebrations are back on in the Houston area after two years of pandemic-related changes.

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First Lady Jill Biden Visits Minute Maid Park To Promote U.S. Vaccination Efforts

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Biden Sets Goal Of July 4th To ‘Mark Independence’ From Coronavirus

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Record Number Of Texans To Travel For Independence Day

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