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Kansas law professor calls for attention to abuse of clients as former prosecutor goes on trial

Sherman Smith | Kansas Reflector

Attorney has not faced charges or disciplinary action for convincing 50 women to send him nude photos in exchange for legal services
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Mexico agrees to meet obligations to US, Texas under 1944 water treaty

Marian Navarro

Under a new agreement, Mexico will release 202,000 acre-feet of water to the U.S. beginning this week.
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Kansas Supreme Court examines roiling water dispute between crop irrigators and Hays, Russell

Tim Carpenter

Conflict pits cities seeking reliable water source against farmers clinging to supply
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First Amendment advocacy organization urges Texas Tech system presidents not to restrict course materials

Samantha Larned

Following the Dec. 1 memorandum from Texas Tech University System Chancellor Brandon Creighton, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression sent letters to each of the five presidents within the Tech system, calling upon them not to restrict academic freedom or classroom instruction based on viewpoint.
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Overland Park gets a massive mini golf complex, all built inside of a greenhouse

Joyce Smith

Tap Ins at the Greenhouse debuted to the public Tuesday, with a 19-hole mini golf course dotted with palm trees and cacti. It also includes a sports bar, restaurant, ice cream shop and private event spaces.

Happenings across the High Plains

Regional Features

Photographer: Carol M. Highsmith

The Kit Carson Carousel

In 1928 the commissioners of Kit Carson County, on Colorado’s Central Plains, made a forward-thinking decision that at the time was met with disapproval and dismay by many of their constituents. They purchased a carousel that had operated for many years at Elitch Gardens Amusement Park in Denver.
Holiday Pops with the Amarillo Symphony!

Dr. Kimberly Hieb

Tune in to Classical Music Amarillo this week for an hour of symphonic Christmas favorites!
Planting the Plains: Winter Wildlife in the Garden

Anthony Reardon

Wildlife in your garden in the winter might not sound so bad, but most of it won't be invited. So what to do?
High Plains Outdoors: Quick and ready recipes

Luke Clayton

Luke shares an outdoor cooking tip this week that you don't want to miss - click to listen. Remember to catch Luke's weekly podcast, "Catfish Radio with Luke Clayton and Friends", just about everywhere podcasts are found.

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Trump orders blockade of 'sanctioned oil tankers' into Venezuela

The Associated Press

President Donald Trump says he is ordering a blockade of all "sanctioned oil tankers" into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country's authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro.