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October 28, 2022

Gov. Stitt slams Oklahoma’s 'decimated' education system, crating scores

Gov. Kevin Stitt says the sharp decline in Oklahoma's student test scores was caused by unions and the superintendent of education "forcing our schools to closed."

October 28, 2022

Weekend weather: Texas to see thunderstorms, possible tornadoes; moderate temperatures in Northeast, Plains

While pleasant weather is forecast for much of the country heading into the weekend, a system moving over the low Plains will bring thunderstorms to Texas.

October 28, 2022

Why border issues will play a pivotal role in this year's midterms

Security at the U.S.-Mexico border could be a deciding factor in tight races in the upcoming midterm elections. Republicans and Democrats tend to disagree on some of the key issues.

October 28, 2022

Oklahoma house fire: 8 people found dead after blaze; police investigating possible homicide

Eight people died in a house fire in a Tulsa suburb on Thursday afternoon, as Broken Arrow police and federal agents investigate the Oklahoma fire as a possible homicide.

October 27, 2022

Oklahoma sex offender sentenced to 40 years in prison for child pornography

Matthew Alan McNair of Tulsa, Oklahoma was sentenced to 40 years in prison for producing and transporting child pornography. He was a registered sex offender.

October 27, 2022

Oklahoma burglary suspect drowns after jumping in pond while running from police

Oklahoma police were taking a burglary suspect into custody on Thursday morning when the man jumped into a pond while trying to evade officers and drowned.

October 27, 2022

Texas Republican who represents Uvalde calls on DPS director to resign

Texas Republican Rep. Tony Gonzales, who represents Uvalde, called on the state's Department of Public Safety Director Steven McCraw to resign on Thursday.

October 27, 2022

Oklahoma sues Biden admin for transfer denial of death row inmate, DA says: ‘They're usurping state authority’

Oklahoma officials are sparring with the Biden administration over its refusal to hand over a death row inmate slated to be executed in December.

October 27, 2022

Texas authorities identify woman killed 36 years ago after hunters discovered remains

Texas authorities identified the remains of Alisha "Lisa" Marie Cooks, who went missing in 1985. Her remains were found in Pearland 36 years ago.

October 27, 2022

Texas allocates nearly $900M for school safety, border security, COVID response

Texas officials on Thursday said nearly $900 million is being transferred to state and local agencies to ramp up security in schools and at the border.