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The Texas Department of Transportation cut funding for the Heartland Flyer route, forcing Amtrak to discontinue the service. -
Democratic governor derails bills on gold and silver, ag tourism, income tax break. -
With two elections coming up in May, advocates say gaps in support services can make voting a time-consuming challenge for many people with disabilities, despite legal protections guaranteeing access. -
Gov. Laura Kelly signed Senate Bill 82 into law Monday, saying it supports child care access and the economy.
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Love breakfast sausage, but hate the rising price at the grocery store? Luke’s got a solution for you…make your own! -
Tune in to Classical Music Amarillo this week to hear faculty from the WT School of Music perform chamber works from the 19th century through the present day! -
It may seem counterintuitive to contemplate the idea of thinning out your fruits and vegetables…after all, why wouldn’t you want as much of your crop as possible? But by removing some, you’ll give the other fruit more room and nutrients to grow, making for a better harvest in the long run. This week, we’ll talk about the hows and whys of trimming for maximum effect in your garden! -
Flickr user jonathanw100.Derivative work: Diderot's dreams at en.wikipedia, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia CommonsHello, I’m poet and professor Benjamin Myers here for Poetry on the Plains. Today I’m sharing with you a poem by quintessential Oklahoman poet Quraysh Ali Lansana. Lansana is the author of over twenty books of poetry, nonfiction, and children’s literature.
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Many of the changes Trump wants to make to the White House and the city are facing legal challenges. Some are reversible, while others could reshape the nation's capital for generations to come.
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