Local News

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  Early voting underway through Tuesday for May 3 elections
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  Tekoa Academy STEM School earns top TEA score in Region 5
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  Fired Jefferson County jail sergeant indicted, accused of overusing pepper spray

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  Emergency preparation supplies sales tax holiday this weekend
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  Texas Connections Academy shares test-taking tips to help students boost scores
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  Federal government reverses termination of international student visas
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  Contract talks: Lumberton calls embattled trash collector on carpet at upcoming meeting

Nation & World

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  Virginia Giuffre, accuser of Prince Andrew and Epstein, dies by suicide at 41 in Australia
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  2-year-old likely deported 'with no meaningful process' despite being US citizen: Judge
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  Iran-US nuclear negotiations in Oman end positively; further talks scheduled in Europe

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  Biden attends Pope Francis’s funeral, spotted gripping wife Jill and priest on steps
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  Drake University faces federal complaint over scholarship program's alleged racial bias
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  Massive explosion at Iranian port linked to missile fuel shipment kills 5, injures 700+
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  Rise in scams and ICE sightings: Nevada groups show support for immigrant rights

Sports

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  Lumberton celebrates student-athletes signing to play at collegiate level
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  Nederland celebrates Westernaire Camryn Piletere signing her commitment to Texas State
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  Lamar Baseball drops to Demons in series finale

Money

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  What happens to my money if my bank is robbed?
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  Can active military get a VA loan?
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  How to buy a house out of state

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  Should you sign the back of your credit card?
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  How often should you compare mortgage rates?
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  The Senate’s biggest critic of card fees is retiring. Here’s one Bankrate expert’s take on his legacy
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  Alphabet boosts dividend and plans new share buyback, reassuring investors amid antitrust, AI worries

Connect to Congress

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  Americans want tax cuts extended, simpler tax code: Cato survey
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  Democrats warn Trump's tariffs are causing chaos, threatens agriculture, retirement funds
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  Over a dozen bills meant to improve VA services for veterans

Guests

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  Stars of The Arc Celebrity Style Show: A night of fun where all abilities shine bright
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  Texas Energy Museum invites the public to Bubble Day
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  Easter’s done, now the adults have fun at Beaumont Heritage Society's 'After Easter'