April 2022

Report: Bias rife in Minneapolis police

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minneapolis Police Department has engaged in a pattern of race discrimination for at least the past decade, including stopping and arresting Black people at a higher rate than whites, using force more often on people of color and maintaining a culture where racist language is tolerated, a state investigation launched after George Floyd’s killing found.

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BIRTHDAYS

Happy birthday to Ainsley Moravec of Sherman and Nevaen Anderson. Happy anniversary to Darian and Erika Curry of Allen, 15 years.

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Get out the vote

It is that time of year again where residents around Texoma will have their voices heard when they hit the polls for the May 7 election. Early voting began Monday.

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Choice fits to a tee

POTTSBORO — Before Alli Reily looks to close out her career with a state championship, the best golfer in Lady Cardinals’ history used the stroke of a pen to open the next chapter in her life on the links.

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Instantly festive

Instant Pot Mexican rice with black beans is an amazing one-pot meal that’s perfect for Cinco de Mayo festivities or any occasion. The Mexican rice with black beans is meal in itself and is quite versatile. • For example, you can dress it up with some shredded chicken, include it in a burrito, add it to a quesadilla or lay enchiladas on top before they’re baked. • The Instant Pot Mexican rice with black beans is also a perfect side dish to serve with your favorite Cinco de Mayo entree. It can be made ahead of time and leftovers are just as good the next day. • This Instant Pot Mexican rice with black beans is my go-to recipe when I’m craving a delicious Mexican style rice. It’s likely to become your go-to recipe as well.

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The TI effect

The nearly $30 billion expansion of Texas Instruments facilities in Sherman could put “downward pressure” on water rates in coming years, Sherman city officials said this month. The speculation on water and sewer infrastructure is the latest of many impacts that from the expansion that the city is considering as it heads into its annual budget season.

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‘Kindness is a superpower’: What Sesame Street Muppets told USA TODAY

“Sesame Street“ Muppets are eager to share what they’ve learned from their new community projects, including The Welcome Garden, and how neighbors can help each other deal with scary things, like COVID-19. USA TODAY chatted with two of these neighbors: the show’s first Asian Muppet, Ji-Young, a Korean American who loves her electric guitar and skateboard, and Abby Cadabby, a fairy in training with wings and a magic wand.

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Daylight saving time permanent?

Permanent daylight saving time (DST) is widely favored by the public, and the House of Representatives may or may not follow the Senate in its recent approval of such a change in law. But that delicious extra hour of evening recreation in the spring and summer comes at a major cost to people’s sleep, mood, alertness and productivity for the remainder of the year.

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