Deadly Storm Goliath Hits Texas and Midwest
The weekend tornadoes and heavy rain killed more than 20 people and left others missing across Texas and the Midwest. Tornadoes caused fatalities in Illinois Missouri flash flooding claimed several lives while a massive blizzard number snow fell in multiple states.
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Severe holiday weather snarled travel coast to coast
Wind gusts over 60 mph created 10 foot snowdrifts and deadly whiteouts as Christmas travel peaked. Kansas faced slick roads and wrecks while areas beyond the Sunflower State braced for snow and ice. Airport delays stranded travelers, with officials urging caution and staying put if stranded. Drive conditions and weather alerts remain critical as responders warn of tornadoes flash flooding and dangerous winds. Check Kandrive.org or 511 for road status.
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Kansas debt comment sparks debate on bonds and roads
Today's quote cites a TM Online reader reacting to a Kansas editorial on debt. It contrasts transportation bonds with general budget obligations and mentions Gov. Sam Brownback's recent remarks at a Parrot Cove Indoor Water Park groundbreaking amid Schulman Crossing growth coverage.
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Telegram invites signed reader letters under 500 words
The Telegram asks contributors to sign letters with address and phone, notes all letters will be confirmed before publication and may be edited for libel or length. Thank you notes should be general. form letters, poems, consumer complaints or business testimonials will not be printed.
Long year for Kansas teachers
Dr. John Richard Schrock outlines a turbulent period in Kansas education dominated by appointed Commissioner Randy Watson, mounting funding shifts, tenure debates, and bold CISD programs. The piece contrasts efforts like Race to the Top and ESSA with teacher shortages, rising device costs, and eroding classroom preparation despite higher graduation rates.
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Rubio and Cruz push Cuba policy in changing era
The Cuban American senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz, both in their forties, push a wary stance toward Cuba as US relations thaw. Obama’s push for normalization sparked business groups and a bipartisan push to lift the embargo, though Congress must act to finalize banking and eight billion dollars in seized-asset claims.
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Graham quits GOP race as Trump dominates
Lindsey Graham ends his bid for the Republican presidential nomination citing a path to a united party against Donald Trump. He urged other candidates to exit and back a single alternative while warning Trump could beat Clinton if not challenged. The piece weaves in Yiddish phrases and sharp commentary on campaign dynamics.
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