Austin Police pilot aids homeless outreach in downtown Austin
Officer Shelly Borton and the Homeless Outreach Street Team roam daily to connect homeless residents with food, IDs, work help, and medical care. The approach shifts from zero tolerance to proactive support to reduce ER visits and arrests while building trust. Since June the program diverted nine ER patients to crisis centers and aims to cut taxpayer costs while mirroring San Antonio’s rapport-driven model.
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Texas regulators discuss flood oil mess near Houston
Internal emails show Texas Railroad Commission staff describing a messy crude oil spill downstream from Houston after May floods. The agency won t answer if fines were levied or if oil amounts were known, while photos show slicks on waterways and concerns about downstream pollution near Lake Houston. Senator Rodriguez urged scrutiny as officials face questions about flood spill documentation.
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Two Houston Children Found Dead Under Neighbor’s Home
A 30 year old mother is in custody after telling a man helping her move that she drowned her two children, a 7 year old son and 5 year old daughter. Authorities have not confirmed a cause of death or motive. The acquaintance reported the incident after she claimed she killed them. The mother is being interviewed and not yet charged.
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Brain injuries in football outpace helmets in concussion prevention
A medical expert explains that helmets cannot prevent concussions and that most sports related concussions come from rapid brain movement after impacts. He uses a snow globe analogy to describe how acceleration and deceleration injure the brain, urging players, coaches, and parents to recognize signs and allow proper rest.
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Concussion Policy in Pop Warner Football
The article outlines Pop Warner concussion policy urging swift action on signs of head injuries. It stresses adults must act as voices of reason to remove players from games. It notes four symptom categories and warns against returning under 21 due to brain development. Healing varies. 80 percent recover in about three weeks, while others need weeks or months.
Odessa College embraces eight week terms to speed degrees
Odessa College officials advocate eight week terms to boost completion and reduce time to degree. They cite higher persistence, improved drop rates, and programs like holistic advising as key factors. President Rankin notes higher success and student engagement with shorter terms.
Rankin shifts course length to boost writing focus at Odessa College
Rankin explains a 16 week term allows more time for curriculum and writing, reducing student dropouts. He notes decades of teaching and reports losing only one student in eight weeks this spring, versus higher attrition in longer semesters. He emphasizes staying in touch to keep students from falling behind.
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