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Where to watch President George H.W. Bush's train procession to College Station

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Union Pacific honored President Bush with the train in 2005.

Photo courtesy of Union Pacific

After his funeral on Thursday, December 6, President George H.W. Bush's custom-painted train Bush 4141 will take him on one last ride on the route to his final resting place.

These are some of the intersections to best see Bush 41's procession from Spring to College Station:

Old Town Spring
I-45 near Spring Stuebner
Holzwarth near Grand Parkway
Mossy Oaks near Sumac
Rothwood near Grand Parkway
Gosling near Hassler
Northcrest near Root Rd
Hildebrandt near Root Rd
Kuykendahl near Hufsmith Kuykendahl
Stuebner Airline near Hufsmith Kuykendahl
FM 2978 near E. Hufsmith
Stanolind near Hufsmith Kohrville
Hwy 249 at W. Rollingwood
Hwy 249 at FM 149
FM 1774 at Lone Star
FM 1774 at FM 1488

The route is estimated to last 2.5 hours.

Railroad tracks are private property and very dangerous, so please find a safe place that's accessible to the public in order to view the procession.

Union Pacific has posted the official route map online.

Painted to resemble Air Force One, Union Pacific railroad honored President Bush with Bush 4141 back in 2005.

Unlike other engines on the rails, Bush 4141 is the only one to have ever been driven by its namesake and a former U.S. President.

Union Pacific says while they are honored to participate in the funeral procession for Bush, they want to give people some important safety reminders:

Only cross railroad tracks at designated crossings. Designated crossings are marked by a sign, lights or a gate.
Look both ways before crossing railroad tracks. Remember, trains can come from either direction at any time.
Keep a safe distance between you and the tracks when a train approaches. Trains are three feet wider than the rails.
Avoid distractions including loud music, texting or talking on cell phones. Look up and listen for train horns.

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Bill to legalize marijuana in Texas filed by Dallas Democrat

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Texas Rep. Jessica González (D-Dallas) has filed a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Texas. House Bill 1208 would legalize the cultivation, manufacturing, transportation, and sale of cannabis.

The bill would allow adults 21 and older to use, possess, and transport up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana for personal use. Adults could also keep up to 10 ounces of cannabis in their residence, as long as it is stored in a secure location.

Smoking or consuming cannabis while in a public place or in a car on a public road would not be allowed.

Gonzalez filed the bill in mid-November, one in a suite of bills that also included expanding insurance coverage for in vitro fertilization for LGBTQ couples; and requiring landlords to disclose all fees before a rental lease is signed.

Her bill was filed prior to an initiative launched by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick on December 4 to ban THC products in Texas entirely.

In addition to legalizing recreational use, the bill also makes provisions for its production and sale including requiring that the packaging be child-resistent and clearly labeled, so that it's not confused for candy.

Businesses looking to grow, transport, test, or sell cannabis would need to be licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. A 10 percent tax would be imposed on the sale of all cannabis and cannabis products. Some of the profits would go towards funding public schools.

If passed, the bill would take effect on September 1, 2025.

Medical cannabis is currently legal in Texas under the Texas Compassionate Use Program, which allows low-THC cannabis to be prescribed for conditions such as epilepsy, MS, autism, cancer, and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Some cities have also approved decriminalization for the possession of four ounces or less of marijuana, including Austin, Bastrop, Dallas, Denton, Elgin, Killeen, and Lockhart.

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