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Joe Ceballos, former mayor of Coldwater, is a legal resident, but not a citizen. He pleaded guilty Monday to voting illegally, saying it was a mistake. It’s not yet clear if he’ll face deportation.
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Oklahoma lawmakers advanced a bill to ensure veterinarians establish in-person relationships with clients and patients before using telemedicine. -
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas reported that peak energy demand could quadruple by 2032, but cautioned that its estimate is likely too high and must be revised. -
Federal law says only accredited services — like the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign wars, which are always free — can help a veteran file an initial claim, but there are no criminal penalties for violating the law. Many states have banned the for-profit consultants, known derisively as “claim sharks.” -
Service workers across Texas are now eligible for a tax deduction on up to $25,000 in eligible tips — but how has that worked in practice this tax season? -
An audit of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program usage, conducted by the Legislative Post Audit Department, found that between $700,000 and $1.2 million in federal fiscal years 2023 and 2024 may have been paid to recipients living outside Kansas.
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The founding of Amarillo and the city’s subsequent success as a center of trade and commerce in the Texas Panhandle was largely due to the coming of the railroads. In addition to bringing settlers and supplies to the vast grasslands of the Panhandle-Plains, the railroad was also responsible for naming the city. -
This week, Luke recaps an exciting shallow water crappie trip he enjoyed back in 2022 with Guide Brandon Sargent. -
Tune in to Classical Music Amarillo this week to hear music by Johannes Brahms as well as the Amarillo Symphony's recent performance of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Requiem! -
It’s commonly understood that adding organic matter to your growing soil can benefit your plants, but what’s less understood are the ways that too much organic matter can lead to worse results. This week, we’ll talk about how to make sure you’re not overdoing it in your garden!
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