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Shutdown looms for FEMA, Coast Guard, TSA with stalemate over Homeland Security funds

WASHINGTON — Leaders from several agencies within the Department of Homeland Security testified before a U.S. House panel Wednesday about how a shutdown would affect the programs they oversee, though Democrats argued the hearing was a “show” that wasn’t going to get lawmakers any closer to agreement on constraints to federal immigration enforcement….

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Hays Public Library Hosts Book Mania Tournament for All Ages

The Hays Public Library is inviting all ages to participate in a reading challenge, Book Mania! This reading challenge will be set up like a basketball tournament with each level having a bracket to complete. It’s designed to encourage kids to read a variety of books that match their reading level….

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I believe Jane!

Dear Readers, Every now and then I feel a little bit badly that people I know end up in my column without any warning (or permission.) But today I write without reservation about my friend,…

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