Getting started in counseling at Centers
Kristi Nwards is Clinical Director at Centers since 1999 and enjoys working with teens and families. The article covers common fears about seeking help, confidentiality, and the intake process including intake interview and psychosocial assessment, plus tips to reduce stress and encourage honest participation.
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Kristi
Centers
Blanton and Cavazos Weekly School Notes Highlight Events
May week schedule lists activities across Blanton, Cavazos and Sam Houston with grade level STAAR retests, field trips, spirit days, and campus events. Highlights include Fifth grade STAAR retests, AVID and drumline at Blanton, memory tree dedication at Sam Houston, and choir auditions.
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Blanton
Laurie Bruner
STAAR
Blanton Spirit
AVID
Permian High School
John Burton
Cavazos
College
Burton
West Nile and Chikungunya Risks in the United States
Mosquito borne diseases like West Nile Virus and Chikungunya have established presence in the United States since 1999 and 2014 respectively. Most infections are mild or asymptomatic but a minority require hospitalization. vulnerable groups include the elderly and those with underlying conditions. Public health guidance advises insect repellents with DEET or alternatives, protective clothing, window screens, air conditioning, and removal of standing water to limit spread.
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United States
Texas
Queens
California
West Nile
U.S
Caribbean
Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services
Health News Roundup and Local Alzheimers and AlAnon notices
Health roundup details submitting briefs by 5 p.m. Tuesday for the next edition. Alzheimer’s Association seeks volunteers for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Odessa with contact Kimmy May at kmay alz.org or 915-245-9020 and 24/7 Helpline at 800-272-3900. AlAnon meetings listed across Basin Alpine and Odessa areas with times and addresses. call 638-0451 for details.
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The
Alzheimer’s Association
Odessa
Kimmy
kmay@alz
Alzheimer's Association
Alt.org
Michaels in-store classes and Al-Anon meetings in the Basin
A roundup of local activities lists Michaels in-store Paper Crafting Classes at Odessa and Midland stores with free admission and phone numbers. Also notes Basin and Suburban Al-Anon Family Groups meet weekly at specified addresses, plus West Texas Food Bank offers flexible Texas Scholars hours for students seeking community service credit.
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Michaels
Odessa
E. 42Nd St
Midland
Michael’s
Loop
Michaels.com
West Texas Food Bank
Texas Scholars
Food Bank
E. Second St
Rsimmons
Feedingamerica.org
Wtxfoodbank.org
Texas lieutenant governor runs invite-only business call ins
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick hosts regular private conference calls with 56 prominent Texans to shape the Senate agenda. He says the discussions inform policy while insisting he filters influence. critics call it donor maintenance though Patrick notes broad business input on issues like transportation and energy.
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Austin
T. Boone Pickens
Texas
Dan Patrick
Patrick
Edwin Bender
The
National Institute On Money In State Politics
Montana
Associated Press
Houston
JoAnn Fleming
Senate
Tilman Fertitta
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co
Kelcy
Warren
Bob Albritton
Greg Abbott
Pickens
Patrick's
Conference Call Group
Roy Bailey
Dallas
Matt Angle
Wendy Davis
BP Capital
Maria Bartiromo
Fox Business Network
New York
Odessa Man Jose E Moya 77 Dies Survived by Large Family
Jose E Moya 77 of Odessa died Friday May 8 2015 in Odessa Funeral services at 2 00 p m Wednesday at St Josephs Catholic Church Rev Chavez officiating Burial at Ector County Cemetery Rose Hill Garden Born Campbellton Texas Survivors include children Steve Richard Martin Mark Dwayne Dianie Lee Bertosa siblings Bidal Henry Esther Cox 17 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren
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Odessa
Jose E. Moya
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
Rev. Chavez
Ector County
Rose Hill Garden
Campbellton, Texas
Steve E. Moya
Richard E. Moya
Martin Moya
Mark Dwayne Moya
Dianie Lee Bertosa
Bidal
Heavy) Moya
Henry Moya
Esther Cox
Mary Lee Webb 82 Dies in Marble Falls Funeral Planned
Mary Lee Broadbooks Webb 82 of Marble Falls died May 7 2015. Memorial services set for 2 p.m. Saturday at First United Methodist Church Marble Falls. Born in Larned Kansas she taught school. Survived by husband Charles two children Craig Webb Blanco TX Beth Webb Nauert North Bend WA and three grandchildren.
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Marble Falls
Mary Lee
Broadbooks
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Odessa High School
Oaschools
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Oalife
OACA
Oaoa
Al-Anon
Basin Afg
N. Golder Ave
Tanglewood Lane
Valor Para Cambiar
Basin Al-Anon Family Group
Odessa-Al-Anon -Alateen.org
Richard Drew AS
Sherry G
Webb