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Texas House to hear pay raises for caregivers who help intellectually, developmentally disabled
The State House Committee on Human Services will meet in Austin on Tuesday, where a coalition is pushing them to consider raising the pay rate of those who care for the intellectually and developmentally disabled.They argue that the crisis will cost Texans more in the long run without increasing funding.In July, ABC13 took viewers inside the homes and facilities that care for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). At the time, there was a shortage of skilled caregivers because of the long hours and the low pay, but on Monday, Eyewitness News found out just how deep the problem...
National High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams – August 26
Just 12 of the teams in the On3 Massey Ratings top 25 took the field over the weekend, but there was still plenty of action and surprising results across the nation. Corner Canyon (Utah) improved to 2-0 in impressive fashion, defeating IMG Academy (Fla.) at home in perhaps the biggest win of the week. No. […] The post National High School Football Rankings: Top 25 Teams – August 26 appeared first on On3.
Texas’ Smallest High School Has An Enrollment In The Single Digits
I used to always think my former high school in Texas was small, but as it turns out, it was pretty midsized. It was one of those places where you knew everyone in your high school class, along with the upper and lower classes, but you didn't all necessarily talk. The same thing applied to the small town of Brownsboro, TX where it was located.
Texas Judge Removes Old Ban In Place For 156 Years
One Texas judge just got rid of an old ban that had been in place for 156 years, it’s going to be interesting to see how this plays out. If you love making your own beer or alcohol you’re going to love this news. We got the details...
Area Schools Receive More Than 2,000 Supplies From PEC Employees
Cooperative’s Fifth Annual Fill the Bucket School Supply Drive Benefits Area Elementary Schools. (JOHNSON CITY, Texas) August 27, 2024 — Pedernales Electric Cooperative is committed to helping students and teachers shine this school year. PEC employees donated more than 2,000 school supplies this month to benefit elementary schools across the Cooperative’s service territory.
New Technology Results With Mother Arrested In Texas Cold Case
A 23 year old Texas cold case finally got the break it needed because of new technology developed in the field of DNA, and thanks almost entirely to private donations, charges were finally brought against the mother of a day old baby that was abandoned in 2001, and buried with the name Angel Baby Doe.
Theatre News: Riverside Center for the Performing Arts Announces Transition to Non-Profit and More Exciting Initiatives
At an exclusive media briefing on July 11, 2024, Riverside Center for the Performing Arts announced exciting and significant changes, featuring Patrick A’Hearn, Riverside Center CEO & Artistic Director, and nationally acclaimed actress Sally Struthers. They announced the recent transition of Riverside Center for the Performing Arts to a nonprofit organization, and shared the Center’s ambitious goals for the future. This significant milestone marks a new chapter in Riverside’s commitment to the arts and the community as well as the motivations behind the decision to become a nonprofit, the strategic objectives, and the exciting initiatives planned to enhance accessibility and community engagement with the performing arts.
Cybertruck on fire in front of Bass Pro Shop in Harlingen
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Fire crews are at the scene of a single-vehicle crash in Harlingen where a Tesla Cybertruck has caught fire. The crash took place at 4:45 p.m. between Sam’s Club and Bass Pro Shop, off of Spur 54 and Bass Pro Drive, when a Cybertruck crashed into a fire hydrant. Assistant Fire […]
Nearshoring volume boost a challenge as meth seizures rise at US borders
As nearshoring increases the volume of products carried across the U.S. border, seizures of illegal narcotics from freight are also on the rise. Roughly 1,100 U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents at the Laredo Port of Entry process 8,000 to 10,000 trucks daily to combat the influx of contraband. The...
Actor brings art collection to Radisson Hotel McAllen
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Rio Grande Valley is invited to attend the For the Love of Art event on Sept. 28. This event is sponsored by Liris’ Little Secrets Boutique & Healing Room. Actor Marco D. Dapper, out of Los Angeles, will be showcasing his art collection. Tickets are $25 and you must have […]
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