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Earlier this year, Midland County Commissioners created a citizen-led review committee that had the power to remove books from local libraries. This week, county officials revised the policy to make the review committee an advisory council that makes recommendations to Midland County’s library director.
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Julio Cortez/APA second school-aged child in West Texas has died from a measles-related illness, a hospital spokesman confirmed Sunday, as the outbreak continues to swell. -
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El Paso is home to a new $15 million Mexican American Cultural Center. Voters approved a quality-of-life bond in 2012 that included some funding for the center. A huge crowd flocked to the MACC to celebrate the grand opening. -
Reps. Tom Craddick and Brooks Landgraf want to divert 10% of taxes collected on oil and gas production to help budget-strapped counties keep up with growth. -
Last week, Midland officials announced the first case of measles had been found in the city since a measles outbreak in West Texas began in January. Two cases of measles have also been confirmed in the Odessa area. -
Abortion is legal in Texas only when the life of the mother or a “major bodily function” is at risk. Doctors, who could face prison time for performing an abortion, have been seeking clarification on the exception.
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