SUMMARY: The Joint Budget Committee has approved a one-year extension of DentaQuest’s Medicaid dental services contract, covering nearly 771,000 recipients. The decision aims to maintain patient choice and improve accountability, requiring quarterly performance reviews. While some lawmakers express doubts about DentaQuest’s progress, citing service gaps, particularly in northeast Louisiana, health officials stress the importance of choice to meet federal guidelines. Despite DentaQuest facing criticism for claim denials and a shrinking dentist network, officials argue that denying the extension could disrupt services for vulnerable populations. The additional year will allow for the development of a robust request for proposals for better service provision.

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SUMMARY: A man was shot dead in his home on San Antonio’s West Side in a suspected drive-by incident. Meanwhile, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is launching a new medical emergency Deputy program aimed at improving response times for medical emergencies. In local news, various Halloween events are planned, including trunk-or-treats and the Día de los Muertos festival at Hemisfair, with expected attendance over 100,000. Additionally, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are campaigning in Texas today. Weather-wise, expect warm temperatures around 89°F, with a chance of light rain next week, but it shouldn’t affect Halloween festivities.

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SUMMARY: Tonight, in the latest news, 36-year-old Jeremiah Nadz received a 60-year prison sentence for a deadly road rage incident in 2022, where he shot and killed 29-year-old Andrew Rangel. Meanwhile, San Antonio’s halted mobile shower program for the unsheltered leaves fewer options for those in need, prompting churches to step in. In the Suzanne Simpson case, her husband, currently jailed, faces pre-trial disputes over child contact. Additionally, San Antonio’s new Fire Chief Valerie Fao is set for appointment. Lastly, local high school football featured tight games, and Halloween preparations are underway with numerous family-friendly events planned.

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