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Dear Abby

Woman hopes for a deeper connection with new DIL

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 12:00am

DEAR ABBY: Twelve years ago, my son “Will” married “Mara.” They dated in high school, wound up at the same college and eloped during their freshman year (way too young). In spite of their somewhat rocky relationship over the years, Mara and I always got along well. She became the daughter I never had, and she referred to me as “my other mom” when introducing me to her friends.

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ECONOMIST: Canary in coal mine

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 12:00am

Canaries were historically used in coal mines to provide an early warning of dangerous gases. The CNBC rankings, where Texas continues to fall, should be viewed in a similar light.

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Texas school district has program to train teachers

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 12:00am

The Brazosport Independent School District is always in need of more teachers — and for a long time, it wasn’t able to find enough.

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Steps renewing Medicaid for older adults, people with disabilities

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 12:00am

Older adults and people with disabilities who are on Medicaid (and their authorized representatives) should be on the lookout for important notices from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) about their Medicaid renewal.

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TEXAS STATE 2023 HOME SCHEDULE

Thu, 07/20/2023 - 12:00am

Sept. 16 vs Jackson State, 6 p.m.

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This summer is on track to be among Texas’ most extreme

Wed, 07/19/2023 - 12:00am

An unrelenting stretch of blistering days amid an ongoing heat wave has put this summer on track to be one of Texas’ most extreme, weather data shows.

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During July, young people ages 8-11enrolled in the Junior Fire Academy did more than sport red hats and junior-size uniforms. Through their participation in the academy, held each summer by the city of San Marcos in cooperation with the San Marcos Fire Department, these students experienced what it is like to be a firefighter in 2023. The academy recently concluded its program of activities that included leadership, teamwork, self-esteem, citizenship, friendship and service.
Photo provided by city of San Marcos

Junior Fire Academy Sparkles

Wed, 07/19/2023 - 12:00am

Junior Fire Academy Sparkles

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Valentine Castro

Police find burned human remains in Kyle

Wed, 07/19/2023 - 12:00am

Detectives initially suggest death appears suspicious, seek public’s help

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500,000 Texans dropped from Medicaid since April

Wed, 07/19/2023 - 12:00am

Half a million Texans have lost their Medicaid coverage since April, mostly for procedural reasons like not responding to messages from the state.

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Say What! hosts youth conference

Wed, 07/19/2023 - 12:00am

Say What! (Students, Adults, and Youth Working Hard Against Tobacco), a program of the Texas School Safety Center (Tx-SSC) at Texas State University, will welcome more than 300 grade 6-12 students from throughout the state to the Texas Tobacco- Free Conference, July 23-26, at the Double Tree by Hilton in Austin.