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March 19th

This week we’ll take a look at just how hard it is to hire teachers. The state legislature is considering a number of bills that could help on the pay side of things—-but could narrow the candidate pool by banning the hiring of uncertified teachers.

As the Trump Administration reduces federal spending ...employees in agencies across the state are waiting to see how they’ll be impacted. Some of Texas’s most popular outdoor destinations are at risk. We’ll hear about layoffs at Big Bend National Park and concerns that state parks are getting some unwanted attention.

It’s been another week of wild weather in West Texas. We’ll look back at the Panhandle wildfire that broke records a year ago–and check in on how drought and wind are affecting our region this spring.

And West Texas Roots brings us the story of a lifelong passion for pecans

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