Karen Yeaman Voices Abuse Claims at Texas State School Hearing
Karen Yeaman, mother of an autistic teenage son who lived six months at the Austin State School, tells state senators she witnessed and heard horror stories of abuse and neglect at Texas large homes for the mentally disabled. She says these kids have no civil rights and are treated like dirt.
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Texas Ike aid dispute leaves many vendors unpaid
Hundreds of Texas businesses that supplied water, transportation and other essentials after Hurricane Ike await payments six months after a $134 million dispute between Texas and the federal government. The stalemate delays reimbursements for firms that backed relief efforts.
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Lawmakers push plan for Texas resort casino gambling
A coalition including Joe Straus' budget writer plans to file legislation to permit resort casinos in Texas. They argue new revenue could aid a sagging economy, despite past defeats. In Houston, council weighs using public funds to back debt relief for first time homebuyers, offering up to 3000 dollars for car loans and other debts.
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Daniel 10 12 Fear not verse calls to understanding and prayer
The passage notes that from the first day Daniel set his heart to understand and to humble himself before God his words were heard. An angel declares he has come because of Daniel's words and perseverance in faith.
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Community Center Calendar Highlights and Local Activities
A dense calendar lists rhythm walking and various classes at Crosby and Baytown centers, including aerobics with Melissa, decorative painting, TOPS meetings, line dancing, ceramics, bridge, and ESL. Other events cover genealogy, preschool story time, bilingual story time, bingo, clubs, and a free food ministry with Grace’s Kitchen.
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Sunburst Pageant Hops to San Jacinto Mall Event
Sunburst U S A Beauty Pageant and Baby Contest plays at San Jacinto Mall on Saturday March 21 at 6 30 pm with registration starting an hour before show. Open to ages infant to 27 with boys and girls eligible. Prizes include trophies crowns sashes banners and the $250 entry fee paid to State Finals in Houston. Winners advance to Houston State Finals and Atlanta International Finals with over $10 000 and more than $50 000 in prizes respectively.
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