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Math Scores are Slipping: How Your Child Can Buck the Trend

(StatePoint) As STEM skills are gaining importance in the job market — that is science, technology, engineering...
How to Select the Best Gifts for Grads

(StatePoint) Graduation celebrates one of life’s major accomplishments. It also celebrates independence, which is often eagerly anticipated...
Texas Health Officials Warn Zika Virus Will Arrive Soon

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas – The Zika virus is on its way to Texas this summer,...
Maldonado Sworn in as Mayor

HISTORY IN THE MAKING Olga H. Maldonado was sworn in as La Feria’s first female mayor during...
Mothers Driving Change in Juvenile Justice System

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas – As thousands of youths enter the Texas juvenile-justice system each year,...
Feds Temporarily Extend Texas Program for Uncompensated Care

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas – The Texas Legislature has thus far refused to expand its Medicaid...
La Feria Readies for Hurricane Season

A visit with Police Chief Don Garcia The 2016 hurricane season gets into gear beginning next month...
Put Your Phone Away: Distracted Driving Includes Hands-Free Talking

(StatePoint) In an age of constant communication and connectivity, it can be difficult to take a break....
TX Judge’s Order Blocks Child-Care License for Detention Centers

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas – A Texas judge has granted an immigrant rights group, Grassroots Leadership,...
Report: Chemical Plants Spewing Toxins Across Texas

by Mark Richardson AUSTIN, Texas – Preventable breakdowns and maintenance errors are causing chemical plants across Texas...