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Tougher Drunken Driving Threshold Recommended

Dave Goldman — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:35:33 +0000

The National Transportation Safety Board is recommending that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries. The NTSB said states should shrink the standard from the current .08 blood alcohol content to .05 as part of a series of recommendations aimed [...]

Early Voting Ends Today for East Texas Elections

Lucky Larry — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:11:31 +0000

Election day is coming up Saturday (May 11) and East Texans have until 7 p.m. today to cast a ballot in early voting to avoid the rush on election day. To assist voters with early voting, the Smith County elections Office has opened a new early polling location in Tyler and will be open until [...]

End of Life as You Know it — Why You Shouldn't Drink and Drive This Christmas

Nora Schreiber — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 18:53:25 +0000

During the holiday season there are lots of chances to drink. When it is time to head home, how will you get there? There are plenty of reasons not to drive after you have been drinking. Will you make the right decision this Christmas? With all of the holiday parties, family driving you to drinking, [...]

Are You Ready for More Money, Tyler? Alcohol Election Will Bring Big Revenue

Nora Schreiber — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:40:50 +0000

With the passing of Proposition 2, Tyler is now able to sell beer and wine for off premises consumption. This landmark decision was hard to swallow for some that stood against the proposition. What could be the silver lining for the few who opposed the measure? Money. With addition of beer and wine sales in [...]

Should the Legal Drinking Age Be Lowered to 18? [POLL]

Kara Willis — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:06:24 +0000

As a college student, I encounter many students who party and drink underage. There are many who have never consumed alcohol before attending college, while others say their parents are aware of their underage drinking. Some even say their parents often buy them liquor and drink with them. So, if the law is so [...]

Here's to the Weekend: Man Drinks Entire Bottle of Jägermeister in 30 Seconds [VIDEO/POLL]

Chris Cobb — Sun, 20 May 2012 19:41:20 +0000

With the weekend almost over, this will surely bring back some memories, or just make you sick. Watch YouTube user shoenice22 down an entire bottle of Jäger in 30 seconds. I have to say, I have a lot of respect for this guy. When it comes to booze, I can shoot tequila, whiskey or vodka [...]

Why Certain Areas of East Texas are 'Dry' and How to Make Them 'Wet' [OPINION]

Chris Cobb — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 00:42:48 +0000

Yesterday, I talked about my favorite beers for beating the Texas heat. With that being said, there aren’t too many other things that I enjoy more than sitting on my deck on a hot, steamy East Texas summer evening while sipping on a delicious, ice cold brew. There is just one thing that is confusing to me: Why do I have drive 20 miles out of town to get my beer?

'Stay Sober' Pill In Development

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:00:43 +0000

A pill that eliminated all the effects alcohol on lab rats may one day be available to humans.

Researchers fed the rodents — who react to alcohol similarly to how people do — the new drug after having them consume enough booze to stumble and fall down. Then they measured the rodents for balance and reflexes, finding that the rats on the drug tested as if they were still sober.

Britain May Increase Recommendations for Healthy Alcohol Consumption

Shauna Wright — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 11:00:37 +0000

The Commons Science and Technology Committee in the United Kingdom is considering increasing its guidelines for healthy alcohol consumption, which currently state men shouldn’t routinely drink more than four units of alcohol a day — about two pints of beer — and women should limit themselves to three units — a large glass of wine.

Doctors have cast doubts on the recommendations, put in place by the Royal College of Physicians in 1987.