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Kansas has a fast-growing dairy industry, but milking cows isn’t easy and it’s hard to find workers. Industry groups say immigrants are critical and those workers say they’re needed to feed Kansas families.
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The Asleep at the Wheel frontman shared how the two collaborated musically and even starred on the silver screen together. -
Kansas communities exploring data center development must put policies in place to protect residents, the environment and long-term economic growth before building begins, national experts say. -
In the latest episode of the Tacos of Texas podcast, Hinojosa sat down with host Mando Rayo at his home studio to talk about growing up in South Texas, her family and food memories, her path from mom to politician and why she's challenging Republican Gov. Greg Abbott in the November election. -
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach said Wednesday the state’s $134 million portion of the settlement with Meta “marks a down payment on an industry-wide transformation that will finally prioritize our children’s well-being over corporate profits.” -
TTU Veterinary School, five years in: first graduates return to meet needs in West Texas communitiesThe Texas Tech University Veterinary School of Medicine welcomed its inaugural class on August 18, 2021. Now, five years later, the school's first wave of veterinarians are already working to fill a shortage in Texas' rural animal care.
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Every place has its own weather, and every landscape leaves its mark on the people who live there. While the High Plains are shaped by wind, wide horizons, and sudden storms, Florida is a place of heat, humidity, lush landscapes, and the ever-present possibility of hurricanes. -
Luke ClaytonJust this week, Luke joined a couple of buddies - guide Tony Parker and Jeff Rice - for some early morning hybrid striper (wiper) catching, with a bonus of the 'magnum': the white bass that Lake Tawakoni is known for. -
Tune in this week to hear recordings excerpted from the many WT School of Music Faculty recitals that were presented during the last academic year! -
As the growing season starts to come to a close, and you get closer to harvest, it’s a good time to take stock of all best ways to handle your early fall harvest; your efforts now can help your plants focus their energy on fruiting, and any extras can be frozen or canned…we’ll discuss how in this week’s episode!
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