Opal Lee spent years fighting for the recognition of June 19 as a national holiday.
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This week, Luke's guest Dennis Canada (903-335-6524) gives a very current fishing update on the newly opened Bois D'Ark Lake. Fishermen are reporting some great bass action here the past few days and Dennis shares some tips that will help anglers put fish in the boat. Contact Luke through his website www.catfishradio.org
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The World War II History Roundtable events series continues with a presentation about Ray Perry, father of former Texas Governor Rick Perry, and his service in Europe.
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The City Council approved more than $100 million in bonds to pay for several major infrastructure expansions.
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The city's water plant is offline while being serviced on Wednesday, April 24.
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The city is looking at $217.6 million in improvements over the next five years to its water and sewer infrastructure.
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Blowback from companies and institutions was fierce after North Carolina passed transgender bathroom restrictions. But states haven't felt as much heat after several bills easily passed.
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The FAA says Boeing informed the agency in April that required inspections to confirm that the wings were properly bonded to the carbon fiber fuselage on certain 787 jets were not completed.
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Pulitzer Prizes honor American achievements in journalism, letters and drama, and music. They are widely recognized as the most prestigious awards in their field within the United States.
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Climate journalist Zoë Schlanger says research suggests that plants are indeed "intelligent" in complex ways that challenge our understanding of agency and consciousness. Her book is The Light Eaters.
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The last show of the pop icon's "Celebration" retrospective tour brought over a million and a half fans to Rio de Janeiro's famed Copacabana Beach on Saturday night.