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Thousands of Midwesterners obtained health insurance through the Affordable Care Act's Medicaid expansion. A federal work requirement would force states to enforce a policy that could cause a loss of benefits caused by administrative errors and red tape. -
The Lesser Prairie-Chicken Landowner Alliance aims to earn money while preserving habitat for the endangered bird. -
Senate Bill 2 would create an education savings account program and has been Abbott's top priority. -
Lawmakers advanced two bills this week designed to tighten the state's hunting regulations on Oklahoma public lands by instituting new requirements for guides and nonresidents. -
This brings the West Texas outbreak to more than 600 cases since the outbreak began in late January.
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Before humans walked the Panhandle dinosaurs and other creatures walked, or swam, through this land. -
Tune in to Classical Music Amarillo this week to hear music by several of the student ensembles that will be featured at the upcoming WT Showcase of Music on Friday, May 2nd at the Amarillo Civic Center! -
Weeds are a nuisance in any garden, but did you know that you can do a lot to prevent them from becoming a REAL problem? "Weeding" can take many forms, but some methods and some good timing can help to prevent bigger weed problems later. We'll talk about how you can do more to combat these weeds in your own garden, and leave more nutrients for your plants! -
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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The letter, written by first-class passenger Archibald Gracie, sold for five times its expected price at auction. It was written aboard the ship five days before it sank.
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