Monika McCoy joins Austin Police, following her father
Monika McCoy, daughter of Houston McCoy who fatally shot UT Tower sniper Charles Whitman, becomes APD cadet badge recipient among 33. Her father died a year ago at 73, and she honors him by pursuing her dream. Officials reopen probe into death of a one year old in foster care after an inspector general deemed the prior inquiry inadequate.
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Hero
Police
Austin
University of Texas Tower
Charles Whitman
Austin Police Department
Monika McCoy
Houston McCoy
Whitman
Texas
Tye Wolosin
Comanche
Odus
Orus Stokes
Brownwood
Novella Newman
Bangs
National Guard
Waco
Official to Reopen Probe into Cedar Park Baby Death
The Austin American Statesman reports that the head of the Health and Human Services Commission Office of Inspector General has ordered staff to re-examine the October death of Orion Hamilton in Cedar Park. Police said a man at the home crushed the infant's head between his knee and the floor. A November state inquiry found CPS did not err.
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Austin American- Statesman
Health and Human Services Commission
Office of Inspector General
Orion Hamilton
Cedar Park
Orion
Child Protective Services
Cameras Arrive For School Photo Contest Kickoff
A school photo contest starts as cameras arrive at the beginning of the term. Kimery Riverall enjoys outdoor shoots while Mari Lerma sets up a printer for student images. Lawson seeks a photography tutor to expand arts for the children.
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Aolani
Kimery Riverall
Mari Lerma
Lawson
Jassica Renee Jones Fox
Payless
Boys and Girls Club
Odessa
Holiday overstimulation and kids behavior tips
A guide to managing holiday chaos with routines consistency and rest. Prioritize events that fit family schedules, set limits, and when needed say no to outings. Encourage play, movement, and quiet time to reduce stress for children and adults alike during Christmas season.
Odessa OA reporters share their newsroom beliefs in interview
Odessa American journalists reveal how they handle sad stories and interviews. They discuss objectivity, meeting interesting people, walking up to strangers at events, overcoming shyness, and ending pieces with strong quotes or open-ended lines.
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McKenzie
Jon Vanderlaan
OA Courts
Allen
Texas
Texas Tech University
Armin
Celinda Hawkins
Lindsay
Montessori Middle School
Survey Details Spasticity After Stroke Burden
A National Stroke Association and Allergan survey finds 70 percent of stroke survivors with spasticity and their caregivers rate it among top three poststroke symptoms, second to paralysis. About 50 percent lack awareness of treatment options. spasticity can appear weeks to years after stroke and remains underrecognized and undertreated.
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American Heart Association
United States
National Stroke Association and Allergan, Inc
Elliot J. Roth
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
Pm&r
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Informa
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Mark Sterkel
U.S
Chris Bartlett
Permian High School
UTPB
Savana
Chris
Sarah
Lindsay Weaver
Monahans
Stella Santiago
Marfa
JQUCT
ODESS
Texas Ave
Midland
Cartridge
University Odessa
Loop
Eastridge
Odessa Regional Medical Center
Call
Kristen Kozma
D.G
Encierge Madicine
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