Five Texas Capitol items this week include hospital probe and PP settlement
Governor Perry pushed a deep review of Cedar Hill area rural hospitals led by Dr. Tariq Mahmood amid safety and billing concerns at Shelby Medical Center. Planned Parenthood settled a 1.4 million Medicaid fraud suit over overbilling southeastern Gulf Coast clinics. Other items cover Six Flags ride safety steps, feral hog control research, and Audie Murphy Medal of Honor consideration.
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Livingston welcomes new neighbor and shared community pride
A letter from Marilyn Rainer Ace expresses love for Livingston Texas, praising community spirit, flags on 4th of July, diverse restaurants, and local kindness while noting bridge clubs and neighborly engagement.
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Letters to the Editor Policy
Policy outlines rules for submitting letters to the Polk County Enterprise. Requires name and mailing address, phone for verification, and limits letters to 650 words. Edits may adjust grammar, libel, or commercial content. delivery options include in person mail fax or email.
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Health and longevity gaps in the South highlighted by CDC
The CDC reports 65 year olds across the South have longer lifespans but fewer healthy years. Hawaii tops the chart with 21 healthy years after 65, while Mississippi averages 17.5 total years with about 10 healthy years. Texas shows 18.9 post 65 years with 12.9 healthy. African Americans face higher cardiovascular and diabetes risks, influenced by genetic and lifestyle factors. Southerners often have higher smoking and obesity rates due to education, poverty, and healthcare access. Longevity rising but health quality varies. personal health investment now yields future returns. This edition points readers to Healthy Living for strategies.
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Hernandez name stays on Gator Walk amid murder case
Panama City News Herald reports Aaron Hernandez remains listed at UF’s Gator Walk while facing first degree murder and gun charges for the June 17 shooting of Oolin Lloyd. The piece argues UF must reflect on athlete misconduct and consider removing Hernandez, noting prior arrests during Urban Meyer and Will Muschamp eras and a broader culture issue in UF football.
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