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UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Surrounded by fellow Republicans on a high school stage, Gov. Greg Abbott was wrapping up his opening remarks about the killing of school children and teachers in Uvalde, Texas, when Beto O’Rourke strode forward from his seat in the audience. “Gov. Abbott, I have something to say,” the Democrat challenging Abbott…
Cheney’s office released a statement from the congresswoman saying she is fully vaccinated and praying for the victims of the tragic Texas school shooting. Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY) released the following statement after testing positive for COVID: “While I am fully vaccinated and boosted, I received a positive test result for COVID-19 early Wednesday morning. I…
By EUGENE GARCIA and DARIO LOPEZ-MILLS Associated Press UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Fourteen children and one teacher were killed in a shooting at a Texas elementary school Tuesday, and the 18-year-old gunman was dead, Gov. Greg Abbott said Abbott said a local man opened fire at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, about 85 miles west…
An Amber Alert has been issued for two children who were last seen in Buffalo and may be headed south to Texas after being taken by their mother. On Sunday evening, the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs issues an Amber Alert. Two children have been taken by their non-custodial mother and could…
The Park County School District #6 Board of Trustees announced Vernon Orndorff is their choice for the Superintendent of Cody’s schools starting in July 2022. On the evening of Monday, Jan. 31, the Park County School District #6 Board of Trustees released a statement announcing their months-long selection process has ended. Cody will have a…
Governor Mark Gordon has announced that Wyoming has been working to offer support to governors seeking to secure the United States-Mexico border. On Wednesday, July 7, Governor Gordon announced Wyoming has been working to offer support to Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Arizona Governor Doug Ducey in their efforts to secure the United States-Mexico border.…
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A Texas oil company has agreed to pay a $115,000 fine after spilling almost 20,000 gallons (73,000 liters) of wastewater and crude in western Wyoming, federal officials said Wednesday. The 2018 spill by Merit Energy Company came after a pipeline broke at a battery of oil tanks northwest of Thermopolis, Wyoming,…
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Power was restored to more homes and businesses in Texas on Thursday after a deadly blast of winter this week overwhelmed the electrical grid and left millions shivering in the cold. But the crisis was far from over, with many people still in need of safe drinking water. Fewer than a…