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I have contacted the city manager on a few occasions re: restoring the fire station at the Lawndale Park.

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GUEST VIEW: Texas energy mess needs a czar to take charge
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TEXAS VIEW: Storm’s ag impact will require patience, support
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CHAREN: Cancel cancel culture
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TEXAS VIEW: Plagues, hail, and darkness
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CHAPMAN: How Americans rose to the COVID-19 challenge
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- posted: March 02
ESTRICH: Cutting in the vaccine line
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CATES: Trisomy Awareness Month
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NATIONAL VIEW:More vaccines are coming
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NATIONAL VIEW:The Constitution, Supreme Court set a high bar for gun control
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ROMANO: Is Biden’s Supreme Court packing threat already working
- posted: February 28
TEXAS VIEW: Texas leaders lack humanity, so people suffer
- posted: February 28
HART: Dems fund liberal pork wish list in $1.9 trillion supposed “COVID Relief” bill
- posted: February 28
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Masks: Coming and going
- posted: February 28
GUEST VIEW: Green Energy main cause of power failure
- posted: February 27
GUEST VIEW: Be smart and take COVID seriously
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ELDER: The case against reparations: Part 1
- posted: February 26
TEXAS VIEW: Cultural foundation a great vision for Panhandle
- posted: February 26
SULLUM: States can provide their own civil remedies for police abuse
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TEXAS VIEW: ‘Only the strong survive?’ That isn’t the society we want
- posted: February 25
CHAREN: Will Trump finally face the music?
- posted: February 24
NATIONAL VIEW:How Florida can honor the Stoneman Douglas families
- posted: February 24
CHAPMAN: The downsides of raising the minimum wage
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- posted: February 23
Medical examiner’s quarters viewed
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County crews plugging potholes
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Schools on top of storm repairs
- posted: February 22
Council could expand ODC
- posted: February 22
CATES: Abuse and neglect with pandemics
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NATIONAL VIEW:Cuomo duck and cover-up
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NATIONAL VIEW: America needs a $15 minimum wage
- posted: February 22
GUEST VIEW: Block the Vote: The GOP's suppression obsession
- posted: February 22
ROMANO: Will Senate Democrats eliminate the filibuster?
- posted: February 21
LANDGRAF: It’s personal when something happens to our community
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GUEST VIEW: Coal helps keep the lights on
- posted: February 21
TEXAS VIEW: Power outage is unacceptable, lawmakers need to act
- posted: February 21
GUEST VIEW: Cold weather, high demand for electricity highlights need for diverse resources
- posted: February 21
THE IDLE AMERICAN: Another No. 88
- posted: February 21
HART: Impeachment 2.0: Orange is the new acquitted
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Buster scores 20 to carry Lamar past McNeese St. 60-51

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 10:15 pm

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LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Davion Buster had 20 points as Lamar beat McNeese State 60-51 on Saturday.

Ledecky wins 800 free, finishes 4-for-4 in Texas meet

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 10:02 pm

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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Katie Ledecky won the 800-meter freestyle in Texas on Saturday night for her fourth title in her first national competition in a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.

High-Quality Healthcare, Education Systems Highlighted in China's Two Sessions

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 10:02 pm

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Broome, Morehead St. beat Belmont 86-71 in OVC title game

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 9:46 pm

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EVANSVILLE, Ind. (AP) — Johni Broome scored a career-high 27 points on 12-of-19 shooting and grabbed 12 rebounds and Morehead State cruised to a 86-71 win over top-seeded Belmont on Saturday in the Ohio Valley Conference tournament championship game.

Tobacco Low: Duke-UNC meet unranked in odd rivalry moment

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 9:46 pm

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Duke and North Carolina have a way of capturing national attention with every meeting — and with the national championships, Hall of Fame coaches and tradition-rich histories, it's no wonder.

US gives hope to previously denied asylum seekers in camp

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 9:32 pm

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MEXICO CITY (AP) — In a camp at the U.S.-Mexico border, some asylum seekers were told by officials that the U.S. government may reopen their cases and they would eventually be able to enter the U.S. to wait out the asylum process.

Life Is Good wins San Felipe; Idol takes Big 'Cap

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 9:32 pm

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ARCADIA, Calif. (AP) — Life Is Good won the $300,000 San Felipe Stakes by eight lengths Saturday for Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert, affirming the 3-year-old colt’s status as the West Coast’s top Kentucky Derby hopeful.

Sanders gets first SWAC win, Jackson St over Grambling 33-28

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 9:32 pm

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GRAMBLING, La. (AP) — Aubrey Miller Jr. forced a fumble at the 1 with 1:04 left in the game, and Keonte Hampton recovered it to secure Jackson State coach Deion Sanders’ first Southwestern Athletic Conference win, 33-28 over Grambling State on Saturday.

Whitney, Bannan lead Montana past NAIA Warner Pacific 80-62

Posted: March 06, 2021

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MISSOULA, Mont. (AP) — Brandon Whitney scored 20 points and Josh Bannan 18 as Montana defeated NAIA member Warner Pacific 80-62 on Saturday to end the regular season.

Daniels pours in 30, Prairie View caps perfect SWAC season

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 9:02 pm

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PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (AP) — Jawaun Daniels scored 30 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, leading Prairie View through a perfect season in the Southwest Athletic Conference as the Panthers defeated Alcorn State 81-69 on Saturday.

Wayne Gretzky delivers emotional eulogy at father's funeral

Posted: March 06, 2021

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BRANTFORD, Ontario (AP) — Walter Gretzky’s family thought the end was coming quickly in the middle of February.

Ole Miss beats Vanderbilt 56-46

Posted: March 06, 2021

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OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Jarkel Joiner had 15 points and Romello White added 11 to help Mississippi beat Vanderbilt 56-46 in the season finale for both teams on Saturday night.

No. 7 S Carolina women top No. 14 Tennessee, reach SEC final

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 9:00 pm

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GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Aliyah Boston thinks No. 7 South Carolina played a complete game — finally.

Creighton players express hurt over McDermott words in video

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 9:00 pm

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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Five Creighton basketball players explained in a short pregame video Saturday why they were hurt by coach Greg McDermott's remarks in his locker room talk following a loss last weekend.

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Updated: March 06, 2021 - 8:48 pm

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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Evening" game were:

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The Latest: Vegas benefits as Nevada eases some virus rules

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 9:00 pm

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LAS VEGAS — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak has signed an emergency order adjusting the minimum distance between performers and audience members that previously challenged the return of productions in Las Vegas.

No. 3 N. Iowa wins defensive slugfest against Illinois St.

Posted: March 06, 2021

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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Tyler Hoosman ran for 63 yards and his 13-yard touchdown run with 3:24 left helped seal No. 3-ranked Northern Iowa's 20-10 win over 15th-ranked Illinois State on Saturday.

Bacot, Love and Walton score 18 each, UNC beats Duke 91-73

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 8:32 pm

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Armando Bacot, Kerwin Walton and Caleb Love scored 18 points apiece and North Carolina never trailed it its 91-73 win over Duke on Saturday in the regular-season finale for both teams.

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Posted: March 06, 2021

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No. 23 Missouri State women end MVC regular season unbeaten

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 8:17 pm

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EVANSVILLE, Ill. (AP) — Brice Calip scored 14 points to lead five in double figures, and No. 23 Missouri State routed Evansville 85-44 on Saturday night to finish undefeated in the Missouri Valley Conference regular season.

Dolce&Gabbana seeks over $600M damages from 2 US bloggers

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 8:17 pm

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MILAN (AP) — The Milan fashion house Dolce&Gabbana has filed a defamation suit in an Italian court seeking over $600 million in damages from two U.S. fashion bloggers who reposted anti-Asian comments attributed to one of the designers that led to a boycott by Asian consumers.

No. 16 Georgia women upset No. 2 Texas A&M at SEC Tourney

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 8:01 pm

AP

GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) — Georgia coach Joni Taylor wasn't sure what to think as Mikayla Coombs was down beneath the basket in pain, trainers focused on her lower right leg.

Allmendinger wins at Las Vegas for surging Kaulig Racing

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 7:48 pm

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LAS VEGAS (AP) — AJ Allmendinger raced to the first victory of his comeback season by passing Daniel Hemric on the final restart in the Xfinity Series race Saturday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Moody, Tate help No. 12 Arkansas win 11th straight SEC game

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 7:33 pm

AP

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Moses Moody scored 28 points, Jalen Tate added 22 and No. 12 Arkansas beat Texas A&M 87-80 on Saturday to match the program's longest Southeastern Conference winning streak at 11 games.

Dozens rally before ex-officer put on trial in Floyd's death

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 7:17 pm

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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Dozens of people gathered in front of the Minnesota governor’s mansion on Saturday to demand accountability for police officers, days before a former Minneapolis officer is scheduled to go on trial in the death of George Floyd.

Dosunmu's return powers No. 4 Illinois over No. 7 Ohio State

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 7:31 pm

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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — After missing three games with a concussion and facial injuries, Illinois star Ayo Dosunmu returned Saturday wearing a protective mask he chose because it makes him look a little like a superhero.

Ward accounts for 5 TDs, Incarnate Word beats Lamar 42-20

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 7:17 pm

AP

BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Cameron Ward passed for 341 yards and four touchdowns and ran for 24 yards and a TD to help Incarnate Word beat Lamar 42-20 on Saturday.

Glass near perfect in Alabama A&M's 31-7 win over S.C. State

Posted: March 06, 2021

AP

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (AP) — Aqeel Glass threw for 272 yards and four touchdowns and Alabama A&M bounced South Carolina State 31-7 on Saturday in a non-conference FCS spring opener for both teams.

Arkansas-Pine Bluff opens its season beating Southern 33-30

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 7:00 pm

AP

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Skyler Perry accounted for four touchdowns, and Arkansas-Pine Bluff held off Southern for a 33-30 victory on Saturday.

USC stuns UCLA 64-63 on Tahj Eaddy's last-second shot

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 7:00 pm

AP

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Usually, the late-season dramatics belong to UCLA. After all, the Bruins own a record 11 national championships and their all-time roster boasts some of the game's greatest players.

Barriere, Pierce lead E. Washington past N. Arizona 45-13

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 7:00 pm

AP

CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Eric Barriere threw for 413 yards and three touchdowns, Tamarick Pierce ran for 105 yards and two touchdowns and Eastern Washington rolled to a 45-13 win over Northern Arizona on Saturday.

No. 21 Virginia tops Louisville 68-58 to claim ACC title

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 7:00 pm

AP

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Virginia's clutch baskets alone were cause enough for players to leap off the bench in celebration.

McGuirl scores 17 as K-State holds off Iowa State 61-56

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 7:00 pm

AP

MANHATTAN, Kansas (AP) — Mike McGuirl scored 12 of his 17 points in the second half as Kansas State turned aside Iowa State 61-56 to conclude the regular season on Saturday.

Rimini Street gibt Finanzergebnisse für viertes Geschäftsquartal und Gesamtjahr 2020 bekannt

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 7:00 pm

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LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mrz 6, 2021--

Last-minute layup leads Western Kentucky past Old Dominion

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 6:46 pm

AP

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (AP) — Taveion Hollingsworth converted a go-ahead three-point play with 25 seconds left to propel Western Kentucky to a 60-57 win over Old Dominion in a regular-season finale on Saturday.

Smith helps No. 6 Baylor women roll past Kansas, 93-67

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 7:02 pm

AP

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Nalyssa Smith had 21 points and 12 rebounds, Dijonai Carrington added 20 points and No. 6 Baylor beat Kansas 93-67 on Saturday.

Westwood has career-low at Bay Hill and takes 1-shot lead

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 6:46 pm

AP

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Lee Westwood isn't just killing time waiting to become old enough to compete against guys his own age.

Cunane, No. 3 NC State avoid upset, reach ACC title game

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 6:46 pm

AP

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina State coach Wes Moore is thrilled to be back in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship game as the Wolfpack looks to defend their title.

Time-traveler Messi sets up goals in Barça 2-0 win v Osasuna

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 6:31 pm

AP

BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Lionel Messi linked up with two generations of teammates to ensure that Barcelona will gain ground on at least one of its two Spanish league title rivals this weekend.

MATCHDAY: Manchester derby in England, Madrid derby in Spain

Posted: March 06, 2021

AP

A look at what’s happening in European soccer on Sunday:

Yesufu lifts Drake past Missouri St. 71-69 in MVC tourney

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 6:15 pm

AP

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Joseph Yesufu knifed down the lane, splitting two defenders, and kissed the winning basket off the glass with 2.5 seconds remaining as Drake defeated Missouri State 71-69 on Saturday in the semifinals of the Missouri Valley Conference tournament.

Hubb scores 22 as Notre Dame beats No. 11 Florida State

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 6:03 pm

AP

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — This time, Notre Dame made enough plays to knock off a ranked team.

Gronowski's video game stats send S. Dakota past W. Illinois

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 6:03 pm

AP

BROOKINGS, S.D. (AP) — South Dakota State quarterback Mark Gronowski accounted for 317 total yards and four touchdowns and the Jackrabbits trounced Western Illinois 45-10 on Saturday.

Kupcho eagles 18th to cut Ernst’s LPGA Tour lead to stroke

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 6:03 pm

AP

OCALA, Fla. (AP) — Jennifer Kupcho made a 12-foot eagle putt on the final hole to cut Austin Ernst's lead to a stroke Saturday in the LPGA Tour’s Drive On Championship.

'We can do big things,' Schumer says as Senate approves aid

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 6:03 pm

AP

WASHINGTON (AP) — Tensions were raw ahead of midnight as Republican leader Mitch McConnell rose in the Senate for the purpose of publicly ridiculing Majority Leader Chuck Schumer over the daylong delay as Democrats argued among themselves over the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 rescue package.

Tarleton State beats Mississippi College 39-14

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 5:47 pm

AP

STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Ryheem Skinner ran 24 times for 106 yards and a touchdown on Saturday and Tarleton State beat Mississippi College 39-14.

Rodrigues throws 3 TDs, leads UC Davis over Idaho 27-17

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 5:47 pm

AP

MOSCOW, Idaho (AP) — Hunter Rodrigues threw three touchdown passes and UC Davis beat Idaho 27-17 on Saturday.

Late tip-in helps Providence hold off No. 10 Villanova 54-52

Updated: March 06, 2021 - 5:47 pm

AP

No. 10 Villanova is limping into the postseason with a third-string point guard and a bit of a road slump.

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