When Colorado and other states began legalizing marijuana more than a decade ago, they faced a problem: how to guarantee a safe product, with little data about the long-term risks of pesticides and other contaminants. “‘Safe’ is a funny word,” … Continued
By DAVID BAUDER, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — The top producer at “60 Minutes” said Tuesday that he is quitting the show, saying that it has become clear that he would no longer be able to run it as … Continued
By ALEJANDRO SERRANO/The Texas Tribune Texas’ massive, multibillion-dollar mission to reinforce its border with Mexico helped Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland hire two full-time deputies and three part-timers. It gave him the money to buy equipment and new vehicles. In … Continued
The Forest Lake Times is moving to Stillwater. The weekly newspaper, published by Adams Publishing Group, has decided to consolidate the Forest Lake office with the office of the Stillwater Gazette, also published by Adams. “This move is an effort … Continued
Come Wednesday, Moises Mendoza is scheduled to be the third person executed by the State of Texas this year. The 41-year-old has spent half of his life on death row. In 2005, Mendoza was convicted of the murder, kidnapping, and … Continued