Developing new state laws and policies that address the long-term impact of chronic illnesses, especially those caused by unhealthy lifestyles, will help the Texas Legislature more effectively deal with the costs of health care in the state, says Susan Turley, President of DHR Health.
All six South Texas Independent School District (STISD) schools – South Texas ISD Health Professions in Mercedes, South Texas ISD Medical Professions in Olmito, South Texas ISD Preparatory Academy in Edinburg, South Texas ISD Rising Scholars Academy in San Benito, South Texas ISD Science Academy in Mercedes and South Texas ISD World Scholars in Edinburg – will be closed for two weeks following the district’s Spring Break. The closure is currently scheduled from March 23 through April 3, and will include all staff with the exception of “Essential Staff.” This means that district and campus administrators, food service personnel, transportation/maintenance staff, and others as determined by supervisors, will report as necessary to their respective campuses and/or departments, while others will remain at home.
McALLEN – Starting this Monday, March 23, 2020, the City of McAllen will close the McAllen Development Center to the visiting public. The departments housed in the building, which include Building; Engineering; Health & Code Enforcement; Planning; Tax and Utility Sewer Administration will continue to be operational but will move to web-based or drop-off service only. “The McAllen
McALLEN – Following an Executive Order issued by Texas Governor Greg Abbott requiring travelers to self-quarantine for 14 days as a precautionary measure to stop the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) issued the following statement:
Do you feel listless, like life seems surreal? Is your energy level depleted? Can’t quite get over seeing most businesses shut down and fewer vehicles on the road? Join the club.
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