By KEN MILLER

The Associated Press

SULPHUR, Okla. Tornadoes killed at least four people in Oklahoma and left thousands without power Sunday after a destructive outbreak of severe weather flattened buildings in the heart of one rural town and injured dozens of people.

Nearly 30,000 people remained without electricity after tornadoes began late Saturday night. The destruction was extensive in Sulphur, a town of about 5,000 people, where many downtown buildings were reduced to rubble and roofs were sheared off houses across a 15-block radius.

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The Associated Press

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was shot in Florida and sustained a minor wound, the team announced on social media.

Dell was shot Saturday night in Sanford and has since been released from a hospital “in good spirits,” the team wrote Sunday in its social media post.

“We are in contact with him and his family and will provide more updates when appropriate,” the team wrote.

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By Sarita Harbour

Millennials and Generation Z have made a noticeable shift back to basics in recent years. Learn how and why these younger groups increasingly turn towards homesteading and how they differ from previous generations of homesteaders.

The appeal of growing food, raising livestock and living more sustainably has caught the imagination of younger generations under 40. They’re looking for meaningful ways to address climate change, deal with food supply issues and live a lifestyle aligned with their values.

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By Debbie Roland and

Emmy Ulmschneider

Master Gardeners

Have you wondered if you are watering too much or too little in your yard, beds, or garden? It can take some trial and error to get the amount, method, frequency, and length of time right. This is one of the top things you need to learn to be a successful gardener. In our arid environment, water is a precious resource.

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The Texas Department of Information Resources has awarded Harmony Public Schools the Texas CyberStar certificate for the school system’s ongoing commitment to robust data protection and information security practices.

The Texas CyberStar Certificate awards the implementation of essential safeguards and protocols to protect systems and student data from potential cyber threats. This involved risk assessments, incident response planning, employee training and several collaborative task completions by the Information Security and IT teams, a news release said.

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Family Features

As a pet parent, you know your pet’s needs are continually evolving. That’s true during different stages of growth and even as the seasons change.

Part of supporting your pet throughout the year is understanding the specific risks that come with changing weather and special seasonal events. Supporting pets this summer can be easier with these tips:

Summer Health Concerns

It may be an exciting time of year for humans with all the extra activities, seasonal celebrations and travel, but those summer pastimes can add up to a whole lot of stress for pets.

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An electrical issue at one of the City of Odessa’s pump stations has prompted a 24-hour boil water notice for Lawndale, Ratliff Ridge and Yukon Ridge.

City spokeswoman Monica McDaniel said the electrical issue caused the pump station to go offline and the water was off for two hours.

Those issues have since been resolved, but the boil water notice was issued around 6:30 a.m. Sunday “out of an abundance of caution,” McDaniel said.

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Jasmine, a 2-year-old female cat, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Jasmine or any of the other pets at the Humane Society of Odessa, stop by 2230 W. Sycamore, call 432-257-4311, visit www.odessahumanesociety.org or leave a message at facebook.com/humanesocietyofodessa/. The Humane Society of Odessa is a no-kill pet adoption shelter, and all their pets require spay/neuter contract along with an adoption application. Adoption fees for pets start at $75. To help support HSO, donations are welcomed at tinyurl.com/279urb4s.

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Cato, an 8-year-old male Spaniel mix, needs to be adopted into a good home. To adopt Cato or any of the other pets at the Humane Society of Odessa, stop by 2230 W. Sycamore, call 432-257-4311, visit www.odessahumanesociety.org or leave a message at facebook.com/humanesocietyofodessa/. The Humane Society of Odessa is a no-kill pet adoption shelter, and all their pets require spay/neuter contract along with an adoption application. Adoption fees for pets start at $75. To help support HSO, donations are welcomed at tinyurl.com/279urb4s.

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