City Link public bus riders grow as service expands
Finney County Transit sees rising City Link ridership since 2007 with 4,430 monthly riders in early 2010, up from 3,790 in 2009 and 2,371 in 2008. Even as weekend service and expansion face economic limits, officials anticipate more riders with a new high school and area growth.
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Immigrant Law Sparks Online Debate in Kansas Story
Online readers clash over legal immigrants versus the undocumented in a Kansas story about lawmakers weighing Arizona style immigration changes. A separate Garden City hospital birth highlights Beatriz Martinez's son Adriel as the New Year’s baby.
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Beatriz Martinez
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Local Letters Policy From The Telegram Stresses Signatures
The Telegram invites letters signed with the writer's address and phone number and says all letters will be confirmed before publication. Letters are subject to editing for libel and length, must be 500 words or less, and general thank you notes are preferred. Form letters poems or business testimonials will not be printed.
True Grit echoes of pioneer women shaping modern power
Stanley Crouch argues that the 1960s Western True Grit mirrors the American myth of the resilient frontier woman. He links this to contemporary female leaders Oprah Winfrey, Lisa Murkowski, and Kirsten Gillibrand, noting Murkowski’s write‑in victory and Gillibrand’s rise after Paterson appointed her. He condemns sensationalism and urges respect for women who endure and persevere.
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Jalapenos evolve from heat to global flair
The piece traces the jalapeno’s shift from fiery Aztec staple to milder TAM Mild Jalapeno II developed by Texas A&M. It notes mixed reactions from chefs and the public, the rise of jalapeno based products, and UNESCO recognizing Mexican cuisine as intangible heritage. The article links culinary authenticity to jalapenos and UNESCO praise, with a closing nod to Mexican flavor at home.
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Mexico Tourism Board
Clues to end the year in the black in Kansas local government
Kansas city and county officials report ending the year in the black due to balanced revenues and disciplined spending. The piece highlights professional management, citizen engagement, and prudent debt use as keys, citing Wichita State University professor Flentje and a book on Kansas politics.
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