Hearing opens on state agency spending probe in Texas
The Sunset Advisory Commission probes the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services amid claims of mismanagement and high cost contracts. Testimonies from a caseworker and officials describe training gaps and decisions affecting vulnerable children while auditors push for clearer spending standards and a separation of investigation from service delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Cunio
Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Mount Pleasant
Sunset Advisory Commission
Austin
Cunio
Thestate
Texas Sunset Advisory Commission
Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services
Telco accuses Southwestern Bell of blocking customers
U S Telco accuses Southwestern Bell of hindering its efforts to win customers in Austin and San Antonio. It cites taped calls and alleged misstatements to deter competition as the company seeks action from the Public Utility Commission. Southwestern Bell says it is reviewing the claims and training remains a priority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Western Bell
Southwestern Bell
Enetas
Reeves
David Pikoff
San Antonio
U.S. Telco
Congress hears plea for national sex offender registry
Donna Whitson and Richard Hagerman testified before the House Judiciary Crime Subcommittee seeking a nationwide registry and tougher reporting to shield children. Amber Hagerman, abducted and murdered in January, spurred calls for stronger laws alongside Megan's Law and state registries. They urged FBI data collection on offenders who move between states and higher public notification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arlington
Congress
Amber
House
Judiciary Committee
Richard Hagerman
Martin Frost
Amber Hagerman
Dallas Socrat
Chiren
Frost
FBI
Subcommittee
Bill McCollum
R-Fra
Clinton
New Jersey
Megan
Disabled Texans sue Post Office over accessibility
A federal lawsuit in El Paso alleges the U S Postal Service violates the Rehabilitation Act by failing to provide ramps and other accommodations for wheelchair users. Eighteen individuals and three groups are plaintiffs seeking a court order for compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
U.S. Postal Service
Also Mentioned on This Page
DPRS
Pyper
Foe Protective Services
DPS
Fredle
Canio
Seale
Eddie Reeves
Cemetcy
Donna Whitson
Ambergerman
Hs Pgh
Dick Zimmer
R-N.j
Postal Service
U.S. District Court
Jose Lara
Ment
Lara
Stan Dubiel
Wonderland
Silverado Mall
Permian Mall
Odessa
Water Wonderland
Permian Basin
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Hanna
Suzuki Swift
Newscenter
Midland
Celegram
Kod
Aodessa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!