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Galena Park ISD partners with Legacy Community Health to address children's wellness concerns
SUMMARY: Galina Park ISD is collaborating with Legacy Community Health to enhance access to quality healthcare for students through four clinics, three of which are located on campus. This initiative allows students like 12-year-old Donovan to receive timely medical and mental health support, helping them remain in school. With over 35,000 visits since 2020, the clinics offer services ranging from wellness exams to behavioral therapy, addressing common health issues like respiratory infections. The partnership aims to support students’ overall well-being and academic performance while expanding to all 26 campuses in the future.
Students are getting convenient and quality healthcare through a partnership the district has with Legacy Community Health.
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More than $225 million allocated to support rural law enforcement | Texas
SUMMARY: Texas has allocated over $225 million in grants to enhance law enforcement in rural areas, addressing salary and recruitment challenges. The Rural Law Enforcement Grant Program, established by SB 22 in 2023, aims to bridge funding gaps in under-resourced counties. In fiscal 2024, $125.7 million was awarded to 502 recipients, and $98.4 million in fiscal 2025 to 396 recipients. While the program has enabled significant salary increases and hiring, some sheriffs report that county officials are blocking funds for political reasons. Advocates suggest allowing direct applications from sheriffs for a more effective funding process.
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SAPD, witnesses' videos offer different accounts of man officers used a 'Taser' on after crash
SUMMARY: Three people are dead and one is hospitalized following a series of crashes that began early Friday on Roosevelt Avenue. A suspect, driving aggressively, rear-ended a vehicle, resulting in three fatalities. After fleeing the scene, the suspect was apprehended by police. This crash caused significant traffic, leading to a second incident where teenagers tried to navigate around the blockage and collided with another vehicle. Witnesses claim that a bystander, trying to help, was wrongfully tased by officers, resulting in allegations of police violence. The SAPD is investigating the events, with conflicting accounts from witnesses and police.
San Antonio police said it used a Taser on a man on Friday after a deadly hit-and-run crash that left three people dead, one person hospitalized and two people arrested.
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‘Full of life’: Student dies after first day of basketball practice at Cy-Fair ISD middle school
SUMMARY: 13-year-old Xavier Thompson, a student athlete at Thornton Middle School, died following an asthma attack on the first day of basketball practice. His family believes school staff failed to act quickly enough, as Xavier had two inhalers but they weren’t accessible. His mother, Britney Thompson, was contacted by a friend in panic, and though medics were eventually called, it’s unclear how long it took. The family’s attorney suspects gross negligence and is considering a lawsuit. The school district has not responded to inquiries or offered condolences. A memorial was held, and Xavier’s funeral is planned for tomorrow.
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