Half a million Texans have lost their Medicaid coverage since April, mostly for procedural reasons like not responding to messages from the state.
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.
Executive Administrative Assistant Melinda Good was selected as the Gary Jobs Corps Center’s June Employee of the Month. Good is a Kyle native who came to the center in 2012 after working with the Hays Consolidated School District. Upon her nomination, Good said, “ I enjoy watching the students achieve their goals and over the past 11 years, I have had an impact with students that have graduated and have gone on to be successful citizens and employees. I am so thankful to be part of an organization that has such an impact on the lives of our young people.” Above, from left, are Patricia “Patty” Lankford, vice-president, EQUUS Workforce Solutions, and Melinda Good, executive administrative assistant.
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Gary Jobs Corps Center names June Employee of the Month
San Marcos Lady Rattlers are hoping to have a breakout year for the upcoming 2023-2024 campaign, following a roller coaster season. The Lady Rattlers return a slew of starters, including junior Ezra Tobias, sophomore Azariah Fennell and sophomore Melayna Perkins.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
Sophomore Brooklynn Harris fights for the rebound against New Braunfels.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
Sophomore Azariah Fennell fights for the loose ball against Fredericksburg.
Daily Record photo by Gerald Castillo
Lady Rattlers look to improve from last season
Dear Abby
DEAR ABBY: My mom turns 85 this year. When my father died of congestive heart failure 10 years ago, our family had a clear understanding of Dad’s wishes about the end-of-life care he wanted. We knew he didn’t want “heroic measures,” like a feeding tube or to be on a ventilator. Since Dad had been sick for a few years and he was open to these discussions, Mom felt confident making choices for his care when he could no longer communicate his wishes.
Almost a year after Texas’ deadliest school shooting, state lawmakers ordered school districts to secure schools with armed officers and to train more staff to identify students who may need mental health support under legislation set to become law in September.
New research from Bob Fischer, an associate professor in the Department of Philosophy at Texas State University, argues that incorporating animal welfare into policymaking may improve policy and practice.
Members of the Broke Thespians Company, recently came to the library to offer a theatre workshop for children. The group is performing Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka at the San Marcos Plaza Park, Fridays and Saturdays through July 29. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. and admission is free. Above, youngsters are led in an activity by troupe members. Left, everyone is dressed up for the workshop.
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What a Wonka Good Time
A Hays County jury found 63-year-old Elias Villarreal guilty on Wednesday, July 12, of aggravated assault against a public servant and resisting arrest with a deadly weapon.
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