A Texas City parent's word of wisdom on teen drivers
A veteran recalls summers and the moment teens seek cars after driver education. The author warns against buying an older vehicle, recounting a truck acquired from a friend's son that quickly fell into breakdown mode with issues like a faulty accelerator cable and cooling problems.
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The Moneypit to a Teen’s Dream Car Odysseys
A parent recounts the exhausting quest to replace a teenage son’s beloved but unreliable truck. From endless repairs to test-drive negotiations across three counties, the duo rejects sports tanks for a safer, affordable four‑cylinder sedan. The saga highlights teen wish lists, insurance hurdles, and tough dealer tactics.
Mainland Center Hospital Salutes 117 for service and attendance
Mainland Center Hospital in Texas City honors 117 employees at a annual awards banquet. Two oldest staff members Dave Davis and Bernie Williams opened the hospital in 1953 and received recognition for long service. Other honorees include Willie Harris Odessa Anderson Katie Noel for 25 years and 13 workers for 20 years. Forty nine employees received perfect attendance in 1987.
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Bernie Williams
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Mitral Valve Prolapse Explained for Texas City Readers
A health feature from Danforth Hospital discusses mitral valve prolapse MVP a benign heart condition affecting about five percent of people primarily young women Symptoms can mimic MVP but may reflect other issues The piece explains the mitral valve function and notes MVP often resolves in women while men may carry the condition longer
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Understanding Mitral Valve Prolapse And Teen Suicide Signals
The article explains mitral valve prolapse MVP including causes, diagnosis with echo, treatment options, and infection risk. It also discusses teen suicide risk, warning signs, and the importance of taking threats seriously, emphasizing parental attention to a troubled child.
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