Students expressed dismay at online attacks. A Republican candidate's comments were seen as racist. The candidate, running for a regulatory position, made remarks suggesting certain groups were being displaced.
These comments were made after a football game. Fans had gathered to celebrate a win.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the candidate's exact remarks and the students' reactions to them.
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In recognition of Hunger Action Month, Frost Bank is partnering with the West Texas Food Bank to host a Peanut Butter Drive throughout September, giving the Permian Basin community an easy way to help provide a nutritious pantry staple to local families experiencing hunger. Commu...
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By ASHRAF KHALIL and STEVEN SLOAN The Associated Press WASHINGTON A federal judge blocked the Kennedy Center on Tuesday from returning President Donald Trump’s name to the iconic performing arts venue in a move meant to recognize his renovation efforts, saying it would violate an...
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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON U.S. household income finally topped pre-pandemic levels last year, a stark sign of how the past five years of rising prices have limited Americans’ earnings and purchasing power. Median U.S. household income rose a healthy 2....
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is stripping tens of millions of dollars in U.S. military assistance from countries in Europe and the Middle East to support conservative-leaning governments in Central and South America. The State Department on Tuesday notified Congress...
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Talker News | Talker From working out to spending time with loved ones, seven in ten Americans feel they don’t do “enough” each day, according to new research . A survey of 2,000 U.S. adults found that for some, this stems from a lack of time: One in four say there’s not enough t...
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Following a nationwide search, the Museum of the Southwest (MSW) has named Jessica Kinsey, an experienced museum leader with a strong track record of institutional growth and community engagement, as its next executive director, effective October 1. Kinsey spent eight years runni...
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By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer Texture is having a crunchy, gooey moment in the food and beverage industry. For many people, the way a menu item or packaged snack feels in the mouth has become as big a draw as flavor, although consumers don’t always recognize the part textu...
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By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lift its short-term interest rate Wednesday for the first time in three years to fight stubbornly high inflation, a move that would put the central bank at odds with President Donald T...
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UTPB football swept this week’s Lone Star Conference Players of the Week honors. Tight end JT Seagreaves, defensive back Layne Horak and kicker Diego Chavarria were all named to this week’s LSC Players of the Week. Seagreaves caught two touchdowns in the first quarter to set the ...
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Distinguished past alumni will be honored during the University of Texas Permian Basin Scholarship Ball set for Oct. 29 at the Odessa Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. The event raises funds for General Scholarship Fund, helping students stay enrolled, complete their degrees, a...
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AUSTIN Is your child’s car seat secure? For many Texas families, the answer is no. Motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death for children. Preventing these tragedies starts with parents ensuring their kids are buckled properly in the right car seat for their size and ...
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