Inmate Education Scrutiny at Texas Youth Commission
An 82 page report by the TYC Office of Independent Ombudsman and UT Austin professor Michael P. Krezmien finds instruction for juvenile offenders generally poor. It notes students with limited reading abilities slide into independent reading while teachers feel unsafe and time is spent on discipline. The piece covers a troubled history including abuse allegations, resignations, conservatorship, and planned reforms.
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Austin
Texas Youth Commission
TYG
TYC
Office of Independent Ombudsman
Michael P. Krezmien
University of Texas At Austin
Sensory therapy center funding boosts equipment in West Texas
The Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center in West Texas received a $4 800 initial grant and $19 500 in additional Christmas donations toward new sensory integration equipment. Therapists noted the new tools aid proprioception and vestibular disorders, with devices like a 6 foot tall speaking aid and a squeeze machine calming and focusing children before therapy. Proceeds from Community Christmas Tree topped $20 000 this year, far surpassing past gifts. ON THE NET: www pbrehab com
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Hollmann
John Trotman
Permian Basin Rehabilitation Center
West Texas
Pbrehab.com
One killed in crane collapse near Smithville
A crane dismantling an old Colorado River bridge toppled while workers loosened a beam. One man died from a 60 foot fall, another was injured. both were from the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The operator escaped unharmed. The accident occurred during Loop 230 bridge removal in Bastrop County.
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Smithville
Colorado River
Lonny Richardson
Richardson
Dallas-Fort Worth
Aaron Gonzales
Bastrop County
Cooper
Austin
Three Dallas Children Hit in Morning Drive-By Shooting
Three young siblings riding in their mother's Mercedes were shot at about 1 30 a.m. in Dallas. A 12-year-old was in critical but not life threatening condition, while a 10 year old and a 4 year old were stable at Children's Medical Center. Investigators work to determine if a second shooter or vehicle was involved as no arrests have been made.
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Dallas
Children’s Medical Center of
Gerardo Monreal
Monreal
Odessa men still missing in two separate cases
Odessa police seek Rene Escobar Sanchez 36 and Korey Puffinbarger 22 still unlocated as of Wednesday. Sanchez disappeared July 12 from a backyard garage leaving no wallet or white Dodge 1500. Puffinbarger last seen June 10 with girlfriend Katie Ann Parker in the 2700 block of Santa Monica Avenue. may drive a 1999 Chevrolet Cavalier with Texas plate 920 GKH. Call Odessa Police at 333-3641 or CrimeStoppers at 333-8477.
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Odessa
Sherrie Carruth
Rene Escobar Sanchez
Korey Charles Puffinbarger
Sanchez
Ester Armendarez
Puffinbarger
Santa Monica
Katie Ann Parker
Make-A-Wish grants six wishes in Ector County this year
Crystal will assist trainers in dolphin communication using hand cues like sign language and will visit the Florida Keys on a wish granted by Make-A-Wish West Texas. Crystal and five other local children have wishes granted this year with two more planned before August 31 as Odessa seeks more volunteers.
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Crystal
Denia Mercado
Florida Keys
Ector County
Tina Corbett
Odessa
West Texas
del Rio
Lubbock
el Paso
Corbett
Midland
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Regan Weaver
Texas Department of Transportation
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University Medical Center
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Stomper Demolition
Euless
Ray Tupper
Crocker Crane Rentals
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