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Texas Legislature will approve school vouchers and boost public education funds next year, Abbott says
Read full article: Texas Legislature will approve school vouchers and boost public education funds next year, Abbott saysLast year, Abbott refused to give public schools a major raise without passing a voucher program. His tone was more conciliatory after Election Day.
What to stream: Tyler, the Creator, 'The Substance,' Olivia Rodrigo concert film and 'The Diplomat'
Read full article: What to stream: Tyler, the Creator, 'The Substance,' Olivia Rodrigo concert film and 'The Diplomat'“The Substance” and albums by Willie Nelson and Tyler, the Creator are some of this week’s new streaming entertainment releases.
Woman arrested following manhunt for escaped inmate in downtown Houston is NOT his sister, despite initial reports
Read full article: Woman arrested following manhunt for escaped inmate in downtown Houston is NOT his sister, despite initial reportsDuring her first court appearance, prosecutors confirmed Zana Tyler, who was arrested during Nigel Sanders' capture after escaping from Harris County Jail, is not his sister.
US captain Tyler Adams to have limited role in friendly against Brazil
Read full article: US captain Tyler Adams to have limited role in friendly against BrazilU.S. captain Tyler Adams will be available in a limited role for the Americans’ friendly game against Brazil on Wednesday night but forward Josh Sargent will miss his second straight match ahead of the Copa America.
Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR season
Read full article: Kyle Larson again wins at Las Vegas to keep Chevrolet undefeated on NASCAR seasonKyle Larson won his second consecutive race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Sunday to keep keep Chevrolet undefeated and give Hendrick Motorsports its second victory in the first three NASCAR Cup Series races of the season.
Does UT Tyler Health Science Center’s deal with private equity shield doctors from malpractice suits?
Read full article: Does UT Tyler Health Science Center’s deal with private equity shield doctors from malpractice suits?A lawsuit claims UT Tyler Health Science Center is trying to pull the veil of governmental immunity over doctors who do all of their work for a for-profit, private equity-backed health care system.
Have you seen Michaela? Mother says her daughter vanished outside her apartment, leaving cell phone behind
Read full article: Have you seen Michaela? Mother says her daughter vanished outside her apartment, leaving cell phone behindOne moment, Michaela Green was outside her apartment door, and the next she was gone.
An East Texas city goes secular for the holidays, rejecting a menorah in downtown holiday display
Read full article: An East Texas city goes secular for the holidays, rejecting a menorah in downtown holiday displaySmith County’s top elected official said the downtown square’s holiday decorations policy seeks to avoid a “hodgepodge.”
US captain Tyler Adams returns to Premier League after completing move from Leeds to Bournemouth
Read full article: US captain Tyler Adams returns to Premier League after completing move from Leeds to BournemouthUnited States captain Tyler Adams is returning to the Premier League after completing a move from Leeds to Bournemouth.
Supreme Court rules in favor of 94-year-old woman who got nothing when county took her condo
Read full article: Supreme Court rules in favor of 94-year-old woman who got nothing when county took her condoA unanimous Supreme Court has given a 94-year-old Minneapolis woman a new chance to recoup some money after the county kept the entire $40,000 when it sold her condominium over a small unpaid tax bill.
Supreme Court seems to favor woman who got $0 in condo sale
Read full article: Supreme Court seems to favor woman who got $0 in condo saleThe Supreme Court seems likely to give a 94-year-old Minneapolis woman another day in court to try to recoup some money after the county sold her condominium over a small unpaid tax bill and then kept all of the $40,000 proceeds.
In East Texas, skepticism over private school tuition assistance persists despite push from conservative leaders
Read full article: In East Texas, skepticism over private school tuition assistance persists despite push from conservative leadersGov. Greg Abbott and other conservatives say families need options to escape “woke” education in public schools. East Texas parents and school leaders say the national talking points are off base.
'Bodies drop' as Walmart manager kills 6 in Virginia attack
Read full article: 'Bodies drop' as Walmart manager kills 6 in Virginia attackPolice and witnesses say a manager at a Virginia Walmart pulled out a handgun before a routine employee meeting and began firing wildly in the break room, killing six people and injuring at least six others.
Episcopal Diocese parishes across Texas rang bells as tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
Read full article: Episcopal Diocese parishes across Texas rang bells as tribute to Queen Elizabeth IIThe bell ringing across Texas Friday was fit a queen. Several parishes of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas rang bells at noon in Houston, Tyler, Waco and Austin.
‘Eight Trey Gangster Crips’ member with lengthy criminal history sentenced to fed time for weapons violation: DOJ
Read full article: ‘Eight Trey Gangster Crips’ member with lengthy criminal history sentenced to fed time for weapons violation: DOJBrandon Deshun Hawkins, 36, pleaded guilty on Sep. 29, 2021, to being a felon in possession of a firearm. For that offense, he was sentenced Wednesday to serve to 37 months in federal prison.
Gov. Abbott provides $1.25M grant to Uvalde ISD for trauma-informed counseling
Read full article: Gov. Abbott provides $1.25M grant to Uvalde ISD for trauma-informed counselingGovernor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that the Public Safety Office (PSO) is providing $1.25 million to the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD).
M.C. Hammers: Crosby defensive duo stacking up wild numbers in 2021
Read full article: M.C. Hammers: Crosby defensive duo stacking up wild numbers in 2021HOUSTON - The greatest defensive units and players that have ever touched the gridiron have had their accomplishments immortalized through time with a nickname.
‘Friends’ cast reacts to death of co-star James Michael Tyler who played Gunther
Read full article: ‘Friends’ cast reacts to death of co-star James Michael Tyler who played GuntherJames Michael Tyler, who was best known for the role of Gunther on “Friends,” died Sunday at his home, according to reports.
Gov. Abbott signed the Senate Bill 1 into law Tuesday. Here is what you need to know
Read full article: Gov. Abbott signed the Senate Bill 1 into law Tuesday. Here is what you need to knowGov. Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 1, which is what he also calls the “election integrity bill,” into law on Tuesday in Tyler, Texas.
Skaggs' family sues Angels, 2 employees for negligence
Read full article: Skaggs' family sues Angels, 2 employees for negligenceThe family of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs filed lawsuits in Texas and California charging the team and two former employees with negligence in his drug-related death two years ago.
COVID-19 law sparks dialogue on nursing home alternatives
Read full article: COVID-19 law sparks dialogue on nursing home alternativesNow, the COVID-19 relief bill is offering states a generous funding boost for home- and community-based care as an alternative to institutionalizing disabled people. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)WASHINGTON – With the memory of the pandemic's toll in nursing homes still raw, the COVID-19 relief law is offering states a generous funding boost for home- and community-based care as an alternative to institutionalizing disabled people. As it has grown to cover about 1 in 5 Americans, it's also become the nation's default long-term care program, although qualifying is often an arduous process. While the federal government requires state Medicaid programs to cover nursing home care for low-income people, that's not the case for home- and community-based support services. For now, states and advocates for the disabled are awaiting guidance from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on how the money in the COVID-19 law can be spent.
VYPE 2021 Baseball Preview: Private School No. 2 Lutheran South Academy
Read full article: VYPE 2021 Baseball Preview: Private School No. 2 Lutheran South AcademyThe Lutheran South Pioneers have won three TAPPS titles over the past five years. Coach Aaron Schneider has built a power program down in south Houston and returns some serious firepower in 2021. It all starts with lefty pitcher Luke Harrison (Texas), the district MVP in football and a national recruit on the diamond. AdAt the plate is The Hammer De'undre Jones (Kansas State), who can completely pulverize the baseball. CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL MAGAZINECLICK HERE TO PURCHASE 2021 VYPE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL PHOTOSCLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL DIGITAL MAGAZINE
Tyler Perry and MPTF to get humanitarian award at Oscars
Read full article: Tyler Perry and MPTF to get humanitarian award at OscarsFILE - Tyler Perry poses at the grand opening of Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta on Oct. 5, 2019. Perry and the Motion Picture and Television Fund are being honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Thursday. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Invision/AP, File)Filmmaker Tyler Perry and the Motion Picture and Television Fund are being honored with the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Thursday. Perry helped create a safe way for many to return to work at his Tyler Perry Studios while the MPTF has provided social services to nearly 9,000 members. Perry and the MPTF will receive their Oscar statuettes at the 93rd Academy Awards on April 25.
Have you seen him? Tyler police searching for 21-year-old man said to be ‘very ill,’ family reportedly says
Read full article: Have you seen him? Tyler police searching for 21-year-old man said to be ‘very ill,’ family reportedly saysThe Tyler Police Department said Corbin Stiefer, 21, was last seen on Wednesday in the 5800 block of Briar Creek Drive in Tyler. TYLER, Texas – A CLEAR Alert has been issued for a Tyler man who is “very ill,” according to reports. The Tyler Police Department said Corbin Stiefer, 21, was last seen on Wednesday in the 5800 block of Briar Creek Drive in Tyler. Anyone with information on Stiefer’s disappearance is urged to call the Tyler Police Department at 903-531-1000. What is a CLEAR Alert?
LIST: Houston-area hospitals first-up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: LIST: Houston-area hospitals first-up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)HOUSTON – The Texas Department of State Health Services announced nearly 95,000 doses of the COVID-19 are headed to the hospitals across the state. The state expects the vaccine for the remaining 86 sites to begin shipping later in the week. MD Anderson is committed to providing workforce members accurate information to help them decide whether and when to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. All safety precautions and current COVID-19 protocols, including masking, social distancing, handwashing and visitor limitations, continue to be required. Photos and video content from the vaccine delivery will be made available on Monday.
Army beats Navy 15-0 at Michie Stadium
Read full article: Army beats Navy 15-0 at Michie StadiumThese Black Knights accomplished something never before done in the history of their rivalry with Navy: Beating the Midshipmen at West Point. Tyhier Tyler scored on a 4-yard run early in the fourth quarter, the Army defense stoned Navy with a goal-line stand in the third, and the Black Knights beat their archrival 15-0 on Saturday at fog-shrouded Michie Stadium. It was the first meeting between the teams at West Point since a 13-0 Navy shutout in 1943. Navy sang second, as is tradition for the winner of the game, last year in Philadelphia after a 31-7 triumph. He first took his place with cadets on the Army side of the stadium for much of the first quarter before joining Navy midshipmen in the second quarter.
Netflix indicted in Texas over depiction of children in ‘Cuties’ film
Read full article: Netflix indicted in Texas over depiction of children in ‘Cuties’ filmBabin publicly decried the French film as child pornography, and Cruz sent a letter to the U.S. Attorney General asking him to prosecute Netflix. Netflix stands by the film, stating, "Cuties is a social commentary against the sexualization of young children. “After hearing about the movie Cuties and watching it, I knew there was probable cause to believe it was criminal,” Lucas Babin said in the release. According to Rep. Matt Schaefer, the Texas Rangers served Netflix with the summons for the Cuties indictment on Oct. 1. Statement released by Tyler County District Attorney’s Office on #Cuties Netflix indictment: pic.twitter.com/D8uwHravdD — Matt Schaefer (@RepMattSchaefer) October 6, 2020The Texas Tribune contributed to this story.
Hacked software provider acknowledges ransomware attack
Read full article: Hacked software provider acknowledges ransomware attackDALLAS – A major U.S. provider of software services to state and local governments acknowledged Friday that it was hit by a ransomware attack two days after telling clients an unknown intruder had compromised its phone and information technology systems. Ransomware purveyors are increasingly breaking into company and government networks and siphoning out valuable data before scrambling them and demanding payouts. Tyler provides software services to local and state governments across the country for everything from jail and court management systems to payroll, human resources, tax and bill collection, and land records. The hack follows other ransomware attacks on parts of the Texas courts system and the state Transportation Department. More than 20 local governments in the state were hit by similar hacks in 2019.
Hacked software provider won't say if ransomware involved
Read full article: Hacked software provider won't say if ransomware involvedAn updated statement on Tyler's webpage did not address whether ransomware may have been involved. Customers' use of Tyler products for election data reporting appears limited. Nashville's information technology director said the city uses a Tyler “open-data” product, Socrata, to post unofficial election night results, among other uses. Tyler said Socrata data is hosted on Amazon Web Services, not on the network that was hacked. Hanna Pickering, director of information technology in Portland, Maine, said the city uses Tyler platforms for payroll, permitting, city inspections, city planning and human resources, among other things.
Newlyweds Share Wedding Feast After Coronavirus Cancellation
Read full article: Newlyweds Share Wedding Feast After Coronavirus Cancellation(NBC NEWS) A Parma, Ohio couples wedding day didnt include the usual reception, DJ and first dance. Instead Tyler and Melanie Tapajnas said I Do, then headed to The City Missions Lauras Home Womens Crisis Center in Cleveland to serve women and children experiencing homelessness. Why not spread the love, said bride Melanie Tapajna. We paid for it already so were like we might as well donate it, Tapajna shared just before entering Lauras Home with her groom. Trickel said this is the first time to his knowledge someone has donated their reception food to the crisis center.