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Texas emergency director calls for firefighting air force after historic Panhandle fires

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A special legislative committee is investigating what caused the Smokehouse Creek fire, the largest in state history. PAMPA, Texas — This story was first published in the Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. Texas’ top emergency manager told a panel of lawmakers Tuesday that the state should establish its own firefighting aircraft division after … Read more

Wembanyama’s near-quadruple-double kept shorthanded Spurs competitive before losing to Nuggets 110-105

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Nikola Jokic outdueled Rookie of the Year favorite Victor Wembanyama in Denver’s 110-105 win over the Spurs. DENVER — Two-time MVP Nikola Jokic scored 42 points and outdueled Rookie of the Year favorite Victor Wembanyama in Denver’s 110-105 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night to retake sole possession of first place in … Read more

Florida high school student rewriting narrative for women in wrestling

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Cerenity Whiting is an honors student and state champion who only started wrestling three years ago. CLEARWATER, Fla. — Stepping onto the wrestling mat, Cerenity Whiting is a trailblazer who’s rewriting the rules. In a sport where muscle meets grit, the Countryside High School student-athlete has shattered expectations. She’s just a junior in high school … Read more

Surveillance video shows moments leading up to an innocent woman hit and killed during police chase in January

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The family has hired an attorney who has sent the city a letter notifying them of a potential lawsuit. SAN ANTONIO — The family of a woman killed during a police chase in January is planning on taking legal action against the City of San Antonio. India Watson was killed on the night of Jan. … Read more