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Today: Wichita Falls live broadcast: 24 April 2014, 5 to 7pm at Wichita Falls’ own independent Luby’s. Sponsored by our affiliate News/Talk 1290. We’re being welcomed by the fine staff at Baymont Inn & Suites Wichita Falls.
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Texas politics, gov’t, DC, etc. for 4/23/2014

Abbott, in Houston, unveils more education ideas Abbott: Pay teachers bonuses for high exam scores CNN: Meet the woman who could turn Texas purple (Van de Putte) Patrick … [Read More...]

Obama’s & the D.C. Democrats’ War on Texas 4/23/2014

Land Commissioner Patterson wont send a GLO person to Tulsa in BLM-Texas land dispute BLM Denies Land Grab—Texas Officials Stand Ground A.G. Abbott Questions Bureau of Land … [Read More...]

General Texas news for 4/23/2014

Doritos, candy and cigs land Harris Co. jailer behind bars Former Houston Police Department officer charged in drug case Harris County DA, HPD Homicide scandal widens … [Read More...]

Public school news for 4/23/2014

Survey on new Texas school financial accountability indicators now available House panel urged to create state district for low-rated schools - just another band-aide for a … [Read More...]

Local government spending, budgeting, hiring, stupidity & etc. 4/23/2014

Houston owes workers a half-billion thanks to bonus sick days Houston city council OKs program to raze blighted buildings Harris County DA, HPD Homicide scandal widens … [Read More...]

Higher Ed. / Colleges & Universities 4/23/2014

Hall E-Mail Reveals Truth in UT Scandal, UT Cover-Up? UT regent’s email points to deepening rancor on board UT-Austin: 200 students, faculty and staff protest Shared … [Read More...]

Borderland & immigration issues 4/23/2014

DPS report: Sureño street gang has grown in El Paso Drug operation targets smuggling group S. Texas companies to see opportunities with Mexican shale Without … [Read More...]

Economy / Financial / Business 4/23/2014

Comerica Bank’s Texas economic index falls again in February Eagle Ford touted as 'greatest energy success story' S. Texas companies to see opportunities with Mexican … [Read More...]

Texas & Texans at War news 4/23/2014

Dyess AFB unveils new C-130J simulator, reduces training cost for base Dyess AFB holds dedication ceremony for new flight simulator Fort Sam Houston soldier dies during … [Read More...]

Lubbock-area news 4/23/2014

Council District 1 Candidate Moore Vows Not To Vote For Another LP&L Rate Increase If Elected AUDIO Lubbock City Councilman Klein proposes new rules for payday … [Read More...]

Abilene-area news 4/23/2014

Taylor County Issues Burn Ban Abilene City Council may consider eminent domain for pipeline Grants Benefiting Abilene Community to be Awarded Community Foundation of … [Read More...]

Wichita Falls-area news 4/23/2014

Pratt on Texas broadcasts from Luby's in Wichita Falls tomorrow, all are invited to attend Wichita Falls City Leaders Explore Future Drought Solutions City of Wichita Falls … [Read More...]