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02/17/2025

The Trump administration has halted the firings of hundreds of federal employees who were tasked with working on the nation’s nuclear weapons programs, in an about-face that has left workers confused and experts cautioning that DOGE’s blind cost cutting will put communities at risk.

he Trump administration has halted the firings of hundreds of federal employees who were tasked with working on the nation’s nuclear weapons programs, in an about-face that has left workers c…

02/17/2025

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has posted an update on a granola bar recall initiated last year, labeling it as “Class II” — meaning the recalled product “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.”

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has posted an update on a granola bar recall initiated last year, labeling it as “Class II” — meaning the recalled product “may cause temporary or medica…

02/17/2025

NAACP spending guide urges Black Americans to avoid companies that dumped DEI

02/17/2025

Happy Presidents Day! On the third Monday of February, the United States takes the opportunity to celebrate the birthday of its first president - George Washington - as well as Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and other historical icons of the executive branch.

02/17/2025

INFO 📂 While some may hire a tax preparation expert or purchase online software, millions of taxpayers can file state and federal returns for free.
Here are some options to file your taxes for free before the April 15 deadline.

Here are some options to file your taxes for free in 2025 before the April 15 deadline.

02/17/2025

Gas Tracker: According to the most recent report from GasBuddy, gas prices in the Amarillo area rose 0.8 cents in the last week to reach an average of $2.60/gallon on Monday, noted as 2.7 cents lower than a month ago and 6.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.

According to the most recent report from GasBuddy, gas prices in the Amarillo area rose 0.8 cents in the last week to reach an average of $2.60/gallon on Monday, noted as 2.7 cents lower than a mon…

02/17/2025

Is the mail delivered (or trash collected) on Presidents Day?

02/17/2025

Like the other Founding Fathers, George Washington was uneasy about the idea of publicly celebrating his life. He was the first leader of a new republic, not a king.

NORFOLK, Va. (AP) — Like the other Founding Fathers, George Washington was uneasy about the idea of publicly celebrating his life. He was the first leader of a new republic, not a king. And yet the…

02/17/2025

Frustrated by rising prices and overconsumption, a growing league of people are swearing off unnecessary purchases altogether.

Frustrated by rising prices and overconsumption, a growing league of people are swearing off unnecessary purchases altogether.

02/17/2025

Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (Office) deputies arrested a 34-year-old Pontiac mother on Friday after she abandoned her three children for years, leaving them in horrendous living conditions.

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — Oakland County Sheriff’s Office (Office) deputies arrested a 34-year-old Pontiac mother on Friday after she abandoned her three children for years, leaving them in horrendou…

02/17/2025

President Donald Trump has vowed to dismantle the U.S. Education Department, which oversees federal student financial aid. https://trib.al/Fo0PD3i?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_Fox_14_News

02/17/2025

According to the Associated Press, the ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has doubled in cases, making it the worst the state has seen in almost 30 years.

According to the Associated Press, the ongoing measles outbreak in West Texas has doubled in cases, making it the worst the state has seen in almost 30 years.

02/16/2025

Rain has stopped the Daytona 500 on Sunday after 11 laps, not long after President Donald Trump in his heavily armored presidential limousine known in Washington as “The Beast” led the drivers on two laps around the track. https://trib.al/y4iaNEh

02/16/2025

Speaker Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, announced the assignments for the standing committees in the House of Representatives for the 89th legislative session. https://trib.al/ZG7D4hx

02/16/2025

Texas Rep. Venton Jones, D-Dallas, filed a bill this legislative session to prohibit insurance companies from requiring prior authorization before covering medications intended to prevent the transmission of HIV.

Texas Rep. Venton Jones, D-Dallas, filed a bill this legislative session to prohibit insurance companies from requiring prior authorization before covering medications intended to prevent the trans…

02/16/2025

The Amarillo Sod Poodles are set to host "STEAM Day" presented by Pantex Plant. The event is scheduled at 11:05 a.m. on May 6, in Hodgetown.

The Amarillo Sod Poodles are set to host STEAM Day at 11:05 a.m. on May 6, presented by Pantex Plant.

02/16/2025

The City of Amarillo's Animal Management and Welfare Department notifies residents who are missing pets of a missing pet scam.

The City of Amarillo’s Animal Management and Welfare Department notifies residents who are missing pets of a missing pet scam.

02/16/2025

West Texas A&M University students in the Department of Communication will run a month-long public relations campaign for EveryLibrary and the EveryLibrary Institute as part of their 2025 Bateman Case Study Competition.

West Texas A&M University students in the Department of Communication will run a month-long public relations campaign for EveryLibrary and the EveryLibrary Institute as part of their 2025 Bate…