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'Sex and the City' star dead at 57

'Sex and the City' star dead at 57

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'Sex and the City' star dead at 57

Willie Garson played Stanford Blatch on HBO's "Sex and the City," its two movies and was set to reprise the role in "And Just Like That..."

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Texas’ ban on school mask mandates draws federal investigation for possibly violating the rights of students with disabilities

The U.S. Education Department announced the inquiry days after the Texas Education Agency quietly updated its guidance to say school districts can’t require masks.
Education

New program aims to attract math and science majors to the Permian Basin

The program will help train these majors as teachers to help improve STEM investment in the community.
Government

No, it is not an ethics violation for politicians to attend the Met Gala

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez came under fire for attending the 2021 Met Gala. But she wasn’t the only politician to attend, and it’s not an ethics violation.

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Odessa Police investigating major crash

Drivers are asked to avoid the area until further notice.
Community

Odessa restaurant reflects on new challenges facing the industry

The co-owner of Curb Side Bistro told NewsWest 9 employees and staff are limited, but so are the products and produce they need to operate.

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Immigration

Yes, photos of US Border Patrol agents on horseback chasing migrants are real

Photos and videos shared on social media have raised concerns about the treatment of the migrants, who are primarily Haitian, at a border point in Texas.
Government

No, it is not an ethics violation for politicians to attend the Met Gala

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez came under fire for attending the 2021 Met Gala. But she wasn’t the only politician to attend, and it’s not an ethics violation.