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KSAT News at 6 p.m. : Sep 20, 2024
SUMMARY: San Antonio police officers have recently made life-and-death decisions, firing their weapons three times in a week, resulting in four individuals shot. Incidents included a confrontation with a wanted man who threatened officers and a woman armed with a gun. Simultaneously, Janie Naha confronted the couple responsible for her husband’s fatal dog attack in court, leading to prison sentences. In another case, Jacob Daniel Cup was arrested for a suspected road rage murder. The San Antonio Philharmonic received a city funding allocation amid a lawsuit from a former board member alleging mismanagement. In community news, the Communicare Classic pickleball event supports local students.
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Louisiana health department grilled by lawmakers over dental insurance coverage | Louisiana
SUMMARY: During a recent House Joint Budget Committee hearing, Louisiana Department of Health officials faced scrutiny over inadequate dental insurance coverage provided by DentaQuest. Lawmakers opted to defer extending DentaQuest’s contract until October, citing concerns over coverage gaps and long travel distances for patients. Officials noted significant shortages of both general and specialty dentists, creating “dental deserts” in the state. Despite DentaQuest’s claims of improved network adequacy, legislators pointed to a history of service inadequacies, high claim rejection rates, and declining dentist participation. Comparatively, another contractor, MCNA, reportedly offered double the service visits, prompting ongoing demands for better performance from DentaQuest.
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New Orleans Weather: Dry, hot weekend, eyes on the tropics next week
SUMMARY: Good morning! It’s a beautiful Saturday in New Orleans with temperatures in the upper 70s, feeling like the low 80s. Humidity is lower this weekend, giving a taste of fall as the season officially begins tomorrow. Tropical development potential is uncertain, with models suggesting possible systems near the Yucatan, but nothing has formed yet. The next named storms are Helen and Isaac. Forecasters are monitoring the situation closely as conditions evolve. Expect a hot and quiet forecast over the next few days, with temperatures in the low 90s, and limited rain chances. Enjoy the Saints game tomorrow!
Few isolated showers today, as expected, with coverage around 10%. A ridge of high pressure is building in from the west through the weekend.
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Louisiana improves to fourth in educational freedom report | Louisiana
SUMMARY: Louisiana has become a national leader in education freedom, rising from 18th to 4th place in the Heritage Foundation’s Education Freedom Report Card. The state‘s significant improvements in school choice, teacher freedom, and academic transparency contributed to this leap. State Superintendent Dr. Cade Brumley highlighted the importance of parental rights in education, affirming that children belong to their parents. Key developments such as the Louisiana Giving All True Opportunity education scholarship account program propelled the state to 8th in school choice. Governor Jeff Landry celebrated this progress, looking forward to a brighter future for Louisiana’s classrooms.
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