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State Capitol Highlights

The gunman who killed 21 people inside a Uvalde elementary school walked into the unlocked building unopposed, the Department of Public Safety said in a revised statement, as reported by the Austin American-Statesman and other media sources.

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Thinking Out Loud: Shorts

Hell Hath No Fury... and other observations about the local elections

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Thoughts from the Homer: Graduation is just the start

Another graduation ceremony concluded last week and another class of seniors are seniors no more. As I talked with a lot of them over the past year, most were very nervous about the future. Some had a good idea of what would come next while others were still feeling their way forward.

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Stay safe, be prepared when severe weather strikes

AMARILLO -- As the region approaches its peak storm season, Xcel Energy is reminding Texas and New Mexico customers how to prepare for possible electricity outages.

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Collegiate Catch-Up

Alex Hindman has finished his college track and field career as a national qualifier and conference champion.

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Hindman encourages students to discover science

Jennifer Hindman, the Seminole ISD Outstanding Elementary Educator of the Year, has been teaching for 26 years, 18 of those in Seminole. The majority of the teacher's experience has been teaching self-contained fourth and fifth graders, but recently she has been able to focus on helping students "find science."

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What Does it Mean to Have Joy?

“For the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit” (Romans 14:17).

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Thinking Out Loud: Of Angels Betrayed

While we were still reeling at the news of a horrific shooting of helpless grade school students in Uvalde, Joe Biden was soon in front of the teleprompter. He properly expressed the sadness and outrage that we were all feeling.

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Thoughts from the Homer: Graduation Marks the End -- and the Beginning

A year ago, the Maiden softball team was still alive and was looking at how to be up for a Regional Semifinal contest with a tough team while “getting past” graduation ceremonies. The challenge proved too much and the last Seminole High School team still alive lost the series on the same weekend that saw all of the seniors walk across the stage and into their adult lives.