Washington , D.C. – Congressman Josh Brecheen and House Republicans passed the Secure the Border Act of 2023 (H.R.2) just hours before Title 42, the pandemic-era policy that is one of the last deterrents for migrants to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, expires.

the point Publisher The opening of the U.S. southern border to literally millions of immigrants, continues to be a divisive political act by our current U.S.

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FORT TOWSON –– The Fort Towson Historic Site will host two programs on Saturday, May 20. The Southeastern Oklahoma Woodturners will present a woodturning demonstration for all ages from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nature photography will be the featured topic at the “Kids Make History” event from 1-3 p.m.

DURANT –– First United Bank and Southeastern Oklahoma State University teamed up to recognize outstanding high school students Tuesday night at the Tri-County Honors event at the Visual & Performing Arts Center.

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Felony 045 – Jesse Lynn Wilson: Domestic assault and battery by strangulation. 046 – Amber Elizabeth Holder: Burglary, second degree.

Have something for the Hugo News Calendar of Events? Email to editor@sbcglobal.net. Happy Birthday to Carliss Haltom (May 18) and Trenton Pruitt (May 19)! The Eternal Life Fellowship Church, 512 S.

• Animated series celebrates Native American culture DURANT –– Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma Chief Gary Batton appears in the recently launched second season of Netflix’s “Spirit Rangers.” The animated show focuses on Kodi, Summer and Eddy, three kids living and working in a national park with their family. But the siblings have a secret: They can transform into spirits and enter the Spirit Park, where they help protect the natural environment, they call home.

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