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AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is notifying an additional 33,529 recipients of agency services and other affected individuals that their protected health, personal identifying or sensitive personal information may have been inappropriately accessed, used or disclosed.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott appointed John A. McCall Jr., O.D. to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission for a term set to expire on Feb. 1, 2031. Additionally, the Governor named Paul Foster as chair of the Commission. The Commission manages and conserves the natural and cultural resources of Texas and provides hunting, fishing, and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

The Lone Star Symphonic Band concludes its 32nd Concert Season with a concert this June. All performances this season will take place at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, located at 22111 Morton Road, Katy, Texas 77449. The concert performance will begin at 4 pm. Tickets to individual concerts are available at the cost of $11 each.

At just 16 years old, Reagan Moreau is about to earn her Fayetteville High School diploma and an Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from the Blinn College District — completing three years’ worth of education ahead of schedule. A standout at Fayetteville High School, Moreau will cross the stage at Blinn’s graduation ceremony on May 7 before accepting her high school diploma a full year early just two days later.

Fourteen graduates of the Blinn College District Veterinary Technology Program were honored Wednesday, May 7, at a pinning ceremony at the Blinn-Brenham Student Center. Students honored for completion of the program were Layla Alkowatli, College Station; Maggie Coyle, Galveston; Samantha Dolezal, Austin; Riley Ellebracht, Fredericksburg; Lizbeth Granados, Rosharon; Kynlee Hall, East Bernard; Sydney Jones, Bryan; Kenna Killough, Sealy; Michelle Nielsen, Novata, Calif.; Kaitlynn O’Quinn, Franklin; Stephanie White, Houston; Megan Wilson, Franklin; Jourdan Begnaud, Corsicana; and Autumn Teach, College Station.

hirteen future dental hygienists were honored Saturday, May 3, with a pinning ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Blinn College District’s nationally recognized Dental Hygiene Program. The Blinn College Dental Hygiene Program is a competitive entry program that accepts 14 students each fall semester.

HOUSTON …This summer, Houston Food Bank will once again connect children ages 18 and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to age 21 with healthy, no-cost summer meals. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture nutrition program administered in Texas by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). For the children who rely on school meals during the academic year, these meals offer a source of good nutrition when school is out for the long summer vacation.

It was one of those days that don’t often come my way. I was out sitting on the porch with my 1st cup of coffee for the day.

Last time, we began to look at three broad categories of criticism raised against the Christian resurrection narrative: First, critics claim the Christian resurrection is a legend that began long ago and has been perpetuated and perfected over time. Second, critics claim the Christian resurrection narrative violates Ockham’s razor.

AUSTIN, TX – The Women’s Armed Services Integration Act enacted by the U.S. on June 12, 1948, allows women to serve as regular members of the military. Prior to that, women in the military joined as volunteers in clerical roles, as nurses, or in special, temporary units such as Women's Army Corps during WWII. As such, they were not eligible for veteran benefits after service.