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The state has identified 37 measles cases, mostly among children. That prompted Kelly to appear in Garden City and urge people to take action.
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This brings the West Texas outbreak to more than 600 cases since the outbreak began in late January. -
The Texas Education Agency won a year-and-a-half long civil case that argued ratings wouldn't fairly represent districts' performance. -
Oklahoma's largest cities rank among the highest for eviction rates in the country. State lawmakers are working across the aisle to address the issue this legislative session. -
The Lone Star State reported the second-highest number of complaints and financial losses last year. -
The spring planting season is getting started for many Midwest farmers. Federal data suggests that fewer acres will be planted in soybeans than last year, in part because of the U.S. trade war with China.
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Creative Commons Clip ArtHi, I’m Matt Mason, Nebraska State Poet emeritus, meaning I served as state poet until the end of 2024, and I am here for Poets on the Plains.Today, I’m reading and talking about my own poem titled “Rapture” which is from my most recent book Rock Stars. -
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Tune in to Classical Music Amarillo this week to hear music by WT alumnus John Tegmeyer – a clarinetist who will be visiting Canyon, TX next week to perform with the Symphonic Band at the WT World Music Festival! -
I was somewhat filled with trepidation when we selected Humor Me! as the theme for the 2025 Spring Read. Perhaps it was a career working with troubled kids and families or maybe I am “just one of those people” but I find my personal humor somewhat dark.
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Members of the Congressional Labor Caucus wrote the letter after NPR reported that a whistleblower says DOGE may have removed sensitive labor data and compromised the security of computer systems.
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