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Bezos’ Rocket Launch From West Texas Puts Tiny Town Van Horn In Spotlight

Angela Kocherga, KTEP

Posted on July 19, 2021 · Van Horn, population about 2,000, is the closest town to the launch site.

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Coalition for the Homeless awarded $5 million to curb homelessness for Houston families

Posted on November 23, 2022 · The grant is from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund, which has granted money to organizations that support the immediate needs of young families since 2018.

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Troubles in Tech: Twitter, the Crypto Collapse and Big Layoffs; Plus Musician Matthew Whitaker

Garrett Bohlmann

Posted on November 17, 2022 · Our guests explain the recent developments of the cyber industry, cryptocurrency, and our economy.

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5.3 magnitude earthquake rocks West Texas, with reports of shaking all the way to Austin

Andy Jechow, KUT

Posted on November 17, 2022 · The epicenter of Wednesday's quake was about 35 miles northwest of Pecos, south of the New Mexico border, and likely was caused by oil and gas activity in the area.

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Actor William Shatner on his new book, Star Trek and his travel to space

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Posted on October 7, 2022 · The actor who played Captain Kirk made history and boldly went where few men have gone before.

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