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(LFCISD) Three Los Fresnos CISD students were crowned state champions in their events at the Texas FFA Convention in Fort Worth this week. Los Fresnos High School juniors Nicole Garcia and Guillermo Medina and Liberty Memorial Middle School eighth-grader Jessetheresa Brisky took
first place and earned scholarships each. They and several other Los Fresnos FFA students are competing in the state competition. Garcia and Medina, now declared state champions in the Plant Systems Division 6 competition, have qualified to participate in the National FFA
Convention, earned $1,000 scholarships each. Brisky earned a $250 scholarship in the Food Products and Food Processing Systems division. Also participating was LFHS junior Italie Gonzales, who took part in the Environmental Service and Natural Resource Division 5 category.
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BROWNSVILLE & HARLINGEN – With a new, faster-spreading COVID variant now appearing in the Rio Grande Valley and COVID cases on the rise in all 50 states, local health officials are telling parents there is no time like the present to vaccinate their children as school districts gear up for in-person instruction in the fall. In May 2021, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration authorized the use of the Pfizer version of the COVID-19 vaccine in children 12-years-and-older after rigorous testing, said Dr. Christopher Romero, an internal medicine specialist at Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingen. With local school districts opening their doors to students for inperson instruction throughout the month of August, parents of eligible, unvaccinated children should schedule their child’s first dose of the Pfizer
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vaccinating as many children as possible will go a long way to making in-person instruction as safe as possible for students and staff. “It will be great to have our kids back in the classroom, from an education and socialization perspective this is a very positive development. This does come with risks however,” he said. “When kids go back to the classroom each year, we see a rise in the number of cases of respiratory infections, a pattern most parents are all too familiar with. This year that will be complicated by the presence of COVID-19, and if the majority of students are unvaccinated, the opportunity for significant outbreaks is very real.” While local school districts are going to great lengths to prioritize health and safety protocols as children prepare to head back to school, Romero said parents can help ease the burden on school districts
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Tract II: All of Block Seventy-Five (75), SAN CARLOS ESTATES, out of Share No. 17, of the Espiritu Santo Grant, Cameron County, Texas, as per map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 8, Page 37, and in Volume 8, Page 68, Map Records, Cameron County, Texas as is more fully shown by Plaintiff's Original Petition on file in this suit.
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Photo: Steve Nash playing for the Phoenix Suns in 2009. Credit: Chris Bucka By Landon Jennings The 2021 NBA Finals featured two team leaders racing towards an elite legacy. Chris Paul and Giannis Antetokounmpo are both no-doubt, firstballot Hall of Famers. Paul is facing the tail end of his career and Giannis is still in his prime. But until this year’s finals, neither had won the NBA Championship. Giannis changed that for his
legacy this year, while Paul will be looking for his ring in the future. Championships are where all conversations begin about the greatest player of all time. While it certainly isn’t the only metric, championships cause players to instantly leapfrog others on people’s all-time list. So here is a look at the 10 All-Time greatest NBA players (in my opinion) to never win a ring. Since I
say “never,” I am leaving out any active players. So Paul, James Harden and Russel Westbrook are still on the hunt for their championships. (All stats are taken from Basketball-Refernece.com) 10 Dominique Wilkins. Wilkins epitomized the highflying, exciting style of play that started in the 1970 and dominated the NBA until the early 2000’s. He played 17 seasons in the NBA, mostly with the Atlanta Hawks. He
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earned the nickname “the Human Highlight Reel” with his electrifying dunks. This paved the way for Michael Jordan to bring dunking, and the NBA to new heights. Wilkins ranks 14th in NBA career points and is a 9 time all-star. 9 Reggie Miller. Miller played 18 NBA season and missed very few games. He also missed relatively very few shots. Today the 3pt shot is a must have for almost every NBA player. Thirty years ago the NBA was mostly post up your big man and see what happens. Jordan made athletic slashing and isolation into 6 championships. But Uncle Reg was showing that shooting was a way to dominate the game. Today Millers style can be seen as the blueprint of the future. Kids watching him play started honing those outside shooting skills to what we see today. Even after the proliferation of the 3-pointer in the last 15 years, Reggie still ranks 4th all time in 3-pointers made and 21st in total points. 8 George Gervin. The Iceman played 3 seasons in the ABA and 10 in the NBA. He was an All-Star 12 times. All but one and half seasons he played for San Antonio. Gervin is a 5 time All-NBA first teamer. He lead the NBA in scoring for four season and in 1980 averaged 33.1 points per game. His career NBA scoring average of 26.2 points per game currently ranks 9th all time. His smooth play captivated audiences, and he popularized the finger-roll layup. 7 Patrick Ewing. Ewing was a constant in the 80s and 90s for the New York Nicks. He player 17 NBA seasons at the center position. He faced Kareem, Olajuwon, Shaq and David Robinson. And all of those guys won NBA Championships but not Big Pat. He only made All-NBA first team once (1990) but was named to the second team 6 times. He made 11 All-Star Games and ranks 23rd all time in career points. 6 Steve Nash. Nash played 18 NBA seasons. For nine straight seasons he ran the most efficient offense in the NBA even though he signed with a new team in the
middle of that run. He led the NBA in assists 6 times and is 3rd on the career assist list. Nash also won Back to Back league MVP awards, 3 all -NBA first team selections, and participated in 8 All-Star Games. Nash will always be remembered for running high octane offences and passing, but he was also an elite shooter. He is 2nd in career free throw percentage (.904) and 19th in career true shooting percentage (.605). 5 Allen Iverson. Before Steph Curry, AI showed that a normal height player can dominate the NBA. The Answer played 14 NBA seasons and led the league in scoring 4 times. 5 times he averaged over 30 points per game. Iverson one the league MVP award in 2001 when he also made it to the NBA Finals against the Lakers. He was selected to the All-NBA first team 3 times and to the All-Star game 11 times. He ranks 14 all time in career steals and 25 all time in career points. 4 John Stockton. Stockton played 19 NBA seasons all for the Utah Jazz. In 17 of those seasons he played every single game. His teams went to back to back finals only to be dispatched by the Jordan led Bulls. Stockton was a 10 time all-star and 16 all-NBA teams. He will always be remembered for assists, steals, and perfection at the pick and roll. He is first alltime in career assists with over 3000 more than Jason Kidd at number 2. He is also first in career steals over Kidd by over 500. 3 Charles Barkley. Barkley played 15 NBA seasons. He was a force posting up and grabbing rebounds from taller players. In 1993 he received the League MVP award and led the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals. Jordan’s Bulls ended those championship hopes in an epic battle. Sir Charles was an All NBA first team selection 5 times and an 11 time All-Star. He is 5th in career offensive rebounds and 27th in career points. 2 Elgin Baylor. Baylor only played 12 NBA seasons plus 11 games. But during that short time, Rabbit was an undoubted superstar. He originated the dynamic
wing play that we all take for granted now. Baylor played when a lot of basketball was still being refined in the 60’s. His career scoring average of 27.4 ppg is 3rd all time and his rebounds per game is 10th all time. He was selected to the All-NBA first team 10 times and the AllStar game 11 times. Injuries brought his playing time to an end too soon for an all time great. 9 of those extra 11 games were with the 1972 LA Lakers. The Lakers won the Championship that season, but Baylor was not on the team at the end. 1 Karl Malone. The other half of the legendary Jazz Pick and Roll. Malone played 19 NBA seasons. 10 of which he played all 82 games. He also played 193 playoff games. The Mailman never mailed it in, he delivered the ball to the hoop. As was mentioned with his long time teammate, John Stockton, Malone had back to back finals appearances only to be thwarted by Micheal Jordan. Malone accumulated many accomplishments in his NBA career. 2 League MVP awards. 11 All-NBA first team selections. 14 All-Star game appearances. 2nd in career points. 7th in career rebounds. 11th in steals. 1st in free throws made and attempted. 6th in games played.
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“No.” He cleared his throat and tore his eyes away from me to the wall in front of us. “I mean, I did hear that, but I also heard a voice ask, ‘Why are you here?’” Chill bumps sprang up all over my arms and spine. I was playing this game so well that I had begun to scare myself. And all these other people here added fuel to my fire. “I didn’t hear any voice.” “Ms. Mason, --“ “Dora,” I corrected. “Dora, I’m trained to listen for the unhearable,” he stated a little smugly. Show off,
I named-called in my head. Leslie nodded toward the exit, so I led them all back out into the hall. We marched on to the next door. When I opened it, the shadows of Donna’s bed and dresser loomed before us. “My daughter’s room,” I announced. I didn’t say another word. The gang entered and Barry stood in front of the dresser, Leslie went to the front of the closet. I heard no sounds and no one else gave any signs of hearing anything either. We stood there for another moment waiting and watching. “Okay. Last one,
across the hall—my room. I put my hand on the knob, which felt ice cold. I shivered as the door slowly panned open. Barry stepped past me. He stood to the side of the closet and looked toward the bed. “Dr. Simon, what do you feel?” Leslie asked. Instead of answering her he held up his hand in a gesture of silence. We all waited another moment or two watching the doctor and listening. The air was very cold, even as close as I was to the lighting man’s bright light. “There is something dark here,” Barry finally answered. I felt my eyes grow huge. Wasn’t I the only paranormal thing in this house? I was the one behind all the occurrences. But my daughter’s stories suddenly came back to me. What if there really was a ghost here and I was totally oblivious to it? I tried to think back through all the years we had been in this house. “The presence in this room is more malevolent than what I felt in the rest of the
house.” “Are you saying there’s . . .” I stopped, afraid to reveal much more. “I’m simply saying that there is something dark in here.” I giggled, more from nerves than amusement. I’ve slept in this room every night for the past twentysomething years. Except for the time I spent in the hospital after my accident, I slept in here every single night. There was nothing scary about it. In fact, it was the most comforting place in the house. However, it had never been this cold except for a week a few years ago when the heater died in the dead of winter. Barry opened my closet and stuck his head into the dark space. “You’ve never felt or heard anything in here?” he asked. “No. This room has always been very comfortable, but it’s never been this cold in here.” He crawled on his hands and knees around the edge of the bed looking closely at the
carpet, and occasionally he raised the bed skirt and peered. I thought he looked silly as he slowly moved from one side of the bed to
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the other on the floor. He stopped at the head of the bed, stood up and faced the little bathroom. “It’s coming from there.”
37. Notable time 38. Fancy neckwear 39. Denim innovator 40. *Beer ____, or biergarten 42. Before, archaic 43. Particular marking on a butterfly 45. Neuter in language, e.g. 47. Red Cross bed 48. Île de la Cité river
50. Lump of stuff 52. *18th Amendment, a.k.a. ____ Act 55. Assemblage of members 56. D’Artagnan’s weapon 57. Freight horse cart 59. “It’s Always ____ in Philadelphia” 60. Wooden pegs 61. *Margarita garnish 62. Lend a hand 63. *Not sweet 64. Sun rising direction DOWN 1. May honoree 2. Homecoming guest 3. Farmer’s storage type 4. Steel on a work boot 5. Relating to aquarium scum 6. Misrepresent 7. Bride screen 8. *Often served dirty, pl. 9. Cogito ____ sum 10. Rumpelstiltskin’s weaver 11. *Half whiskey, half absinthe cocktail 13. Pointless 14. Chili con carne legumes 19. Between 10 and Queen 22. Breathing matter 23. C in CNN 24. Stray cat’s home 25. Plunder 26. *Fermented honey and water 27. Formed a curve 28. “Fahrenheit 9/11” documentary director 29. Go in 32. *Straight from the bottle 33. Make a blunder 36. *One appeal of happy hour 38. About or concerning, archaic 40. “____ Milk?” 41. Knights’ breastplates 44. Dorothy’s sleeping aid 46. Conifer attribute 48. Deep sleep 49. Lament for the dead 50. ____hub food takeout service 51. Solitary 52. Hawk or peddle 53. Toreador Song from “Carmen,” e.g. 54. River obstructions 55. Geological Society of America 58. Thus far
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Procedure begins August 12 for new season ticket holders. Season tickets for Los Fresnos High School Falcon Football will go on sale Monday, July 26. Existing ticket holders may renew the same tickets they held previously. Tickets will be sold online only through Hometown Ticketing, a new online ticketing company and event management provider for schools. Existing season ticket holders should expect an email with instructions on how to renew new season tickets. If you do not have an email on file with us, please contact Becky Garcia, Athletic Secretary at 956-2545353 to provide her with an email address, so that an email can be sent to
you with the link for Hometown Ticketing. Season tickets will go on sale through the following schedule: July 26-August 6: Renewals for existing season ticket holders from 2019 and 2020 August 12-20: New season ticket holders Tickets will be sold for $8.00 each for five home games. The total cost of season tickets is $40.00, with a one-time purchase fee of $3.00 and a minimal credit card transaction fee. No season tickets will be sold after midnight August 20. Tickets will go on sale to the public each week for the home and away games for that week. Tickets for the first home game will go on sale Monday, August 23. All
games begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. The season schedule is: Friday, August 27: Home vs. Edcouch-Elsa Friday, September 3: Home vs. GregoryPortland Friday, September 10 (7:30 p.m.): Road at Corpus Christi Calallen Friday, September 17: Bye Week Friday, September 24: Road at San Benito Friday, October 1: Home vs. Donna North Saturday, October 9: at Brownsville Rivera Friday, October 15: Home vs. Weslaco High Friday, October 22: Road at Harlingen High Friday, October 29: Road at Brownsville Hanna Friday, November 5: Home vs. Harlingen South For more information, contact the Athletics Office at 956-254-5353.
Town of Indian Lake TDA# 7220201 Final Notice and Public Explanation of a Proposed Activity in a 100-Year/500-year Floodplain
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Pueblo de Indian Lake TDA # 7220201 Aviso final y explicación pública de una actividad propuesta en una llanura aluvial de 100 o 500 años
To: All interested Agencies include all Federal, State, and Local, Groups and Individuals This is to give notice that the Town of Indian Lake under Part 58 has conducted an evaluation as required by Executive Order 11988 and/or 11990, in accordance with HUD regulations at 24 CFR 55.20 Subpart C Procedures for Making Determinations on Floodplain Management and Wetlands Protection. The activity is funded under the Texas Department of Agriculture-Community Development Block Grant under TDA# 7220201. The proposed project(s) is located on Texoma, Citrus and Iowa Streets that are adjacent to each other located within the Town of Indian Lake in Cameron County. The project will install an underground drainage system with associated street reconstruction. The purpose to install a first time drainage system to alleviate storm water flooding, the project is funded by the TDA Grant. The size of the site is five (5) acres and the type of 100-year floodplain is X-Area of Minimal Flooding. The natural and beneficial values will be protected. The Town of Indian Lake has considered the following alternatives and mitigation measures to be taken to minimize adverse impacts and to restore and preserve natural and beneficial values: ALL of the reasons why the action must take place in a floodplain, (ii) alternatives considered and reasons for non-selection, (iii) all mitigation measures to be taken to minimize adverse impacts and to restore and preserve natural and beneficial values. The project will be in compliance with state and local floodplain protection procedures. The Town of Indian Lake has reevaluated the alternatives to building in the floodplain and has determined that it has no practicable alternative. Environmental files that document compliance with steps 3 through 6 of Executive Order 11988 and/or 11990, are available for public inspection, review and copying upon request at the times and location delineated in the last paragraph of this notice for receipt of comments. There are three primary purposes for this notice. First, people who may be affected by activities in floodplains and those who have an interest in the protection of the natural environment should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and provide information about these areas. Second, an adequate public notice program can be an important public educational tool. The dissemination of information and request for public comment about floodplains can facilitate and enhance Federal efforts to reduce the risks and impacts associated with the occupancy and modification of these special areas. Third, as a matter of fairness, when the Federal government determines it will participate in actions taking place in floodplains, it must inform those who may be put at greater or continued risk.
Para: Todas las agencias interesadas incluyen todos los grupos e individuos federales, estatales y locales. Esto es para notificar que la Ciudad de Indian Lake bajo la Parte 58 ha realizado una evaluación como lo requiere la Orden Ejecutiva 11988 y / o 11990, de acuerdo con las regulaciones de HUD en 24 CFR 55.20 Subparte C Procedimientos para tomar determinaciones sobre el manejo de llanuras de inundación y protección de humedales . La actividad está financiada por la Subvención en Bloque del Departamento de Agricultura y Desarrollo Comunitario de Texas bajo TDA # 7220201. Los proyectos propuestos están ubicados en las calles Texoma, Citrus e Iowa que son adyacentes entre sí ubicadas dentro de la ciudad de Indian Lake en Cameron Condado. El proyecto instalará un sistema de drenaje subterráneo con la reconstrucción de calles asociada. Con el propósito de instalar un sistema de drenaje por primera vez para aliviar las inundaciones de aguas pluviales, el proyecto está financiado por la subvención TDA. El tamaño del sitio es de cinco (5) acres y el tipo de llanura aluvial de 100 años es X-Area of Minimal Flooding. Se protegerán los valores naturales y beneficiosos. La ciudad de Indian Lake ha considerado las siguientes alternativas y medidas de mitigación que se deben tomar para minimizar los impactos adversos y restaurar y preservar los valores naturales y beneficiosos: TODAS las razones por las cuales la acción debe tener lugar en una llanura aluvial, (ii) alternativas consideradas y razones para la no selección, (iii) todas las medidas de mitigación que deben tomarse para minimizar los impactos adversos y restaurar y preservar los valores naturales y beneficiosos. El proyecto cumplirá con los procedimientos de protección de llanuras aluviales estatales y locales. La ciudad de Indian Lake ha reevaluado las alternativas a la construcción en la llanura aluvial y ha determinado que no tiene una alternativa viable. Los archivos ambientales que documentan el cumplimiento de los pasos 3 a 6 de la Orden Ejecutiva 11988 y / o 11990, están disponibles para inspección pública, revisión y copia a pedido en los horarios y lugares delineados en el último párrafo de este aviso para recibir comentarios. Hay tres propósitos principales para este aviso. En primer lugar, las personas que puedan verse afectadas por las actividades en las llanuras aluviales y las que tengan interés en la protección del medio ambiente natural deben tener la oportunidad de expresar sus preocupaciones y proporcionar información sobre estas áreas. En segundo lugar, un programa de aviso público adecuado puede ser una herramienta educativa pública importante. La difusión de información y la solicitud de comentarios públicos sobre las llanuras aluviales pueden facilitar y mejorar los esfuerzos federales para reducir los riesgos e impactos asociados con la ocupación y modificación de estas áreas especiales. En tercer lugar, como cuestión de justicia, cuando el gobierno federal determina que participará en las acciones que se llevan a cabo en las llanuras aluviales, debe informar a quienes puedan correr un riesgo mayor o continuo.
Written comments must be received by the Town of Indian Lake at the following address on or before August 16, 2021. The Town of Indian Lake City Hall at 62 Aztec Cove Drive, Los Fresnos, Texas 78566 and 956-233-4021, Attention: James Chambers, Mayor. A full description of the project may also be reviewed from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the above mentioned address. Comments may also be submitted via email at Mayor@townofindianlake.com
Los comentarios escritos deben ser recibidos por la Ciudad de Indian Lake en la siguiente dirección el 16 de agosto de 2021 o antes. La Ciudad de Indian Lake City Hall en 62 Aztec Cove Drive, Los Fresnos, Texas 78566 y 956-233-4021, Atención: James Chambers, alcalde. También se puede revisar una descripción completa del proyecto de 8:30 a. M. A 5:00 p. M. En la dirección mencionada anteriormente. Los comentarios también pueden enviarse por correo electrónico a Mayor@townofindianlake.com
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Obituary of Robert Wayne Shafer
Robert Wayne Shafer of Los Fresnos, TX passed away on July 26, 2021. He was born on February 6, 1943 in Mercedes, TX to the late Corrie and Howard Shafer. Wayne was a graduate of San Benito High School, and upon graduation completed two years of service in the United States Army. He married Arlene Adair, the love of his life, April 13, 1968 and loved her well through fifty-three years of marriage,
family, friendship, and adventures untold. Wayne worked in the crop insurance business for over forty years, but his favorite title, “PowPow” was affectionately given to him, not by any company, but by his grandchildren whom he loved dearly. Wayne was a Christian man adored for the way he truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He
was an outdoorsman and lover of all animals, the uglier the better! He never met a stranger and was compassionate, playful, fiercely loyal, and he stood up for what he believed. Wayne will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Arlene and his children Michael (Michelle), Dawn (Sean) Osborn, and Justin (Natalia); his grandchildren: Hunter, Natalie, and Haylee Shafer, Emily and Erin Osborn, Alex and Rebecca Betancourt; one great grandson, Alex N. Betancourt; his brother, Donald Shafer; sisters-inlaw, Darlene Adair, Patricia Bull, and Renna Shafer; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends. Great comfort is found in this verse that so aptly describes Wayne, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of
Automotive Repair
TSTC Fills State’s Need For Automotive Technicians
With the demand for automotive technicians high around Texas, TSTC continues to supply qualified employees through the Automotive Technology program. (Photo: TSTC)
(WACO, Texas) Interstates and highways are busier compared to a year ago, and that means maintenance on vehicles will increase. Texas State Technical College helps automotive shops around the state fill the need for service technicians. According to onetonline. org, 60,440 technicians were employed in Texas in 2018. The need is
forecast to increase 8% by 2028 to more than 65,000 technicians. “We are currently seeing a high demand for automotive technicians in the Valley,” said Miguel Zoleta, the Automotive Technology lead instructor at TSTC’s Harlingen campus. “Previously, the dealerships would call and ask if we had any graduates interested in working with
them. Every dealership that calls now asks for two or more students because of the amount of openings they have.” TSTC offers Automotive Technology at the Harlingen, Sweetwater and Waco campuses. Graduates can find job opportunities in all regions of Texas. Many students plan to stay close to home, whereas others hope to expand their knowledge while working. Tanner Tankersley, a TSTC student in Sweetwater, hopes to become Automotive Service Excellencecertified. According to the ASE website, more than 250,000 people have been certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. “If I am able to receive that certification, I will be able to one day open my own performance-based auto shop,” he said. Students have taken what they have learned in class and applied it at home and work. “Almost every day at work, someone comes in with a problem, and I can help them with the right solution,” said Noe Ramos, a TSTC student in Harlingen who works for AutoZone. “It is amazing that I am able to help my customers by telling them
righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that Day—and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8 A celebration of Wayne’s life will take place at 10:00 a.m. on July 30th at Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home located at 1400 W.
Business U.S.77 in San Benito. Interment will follow at Mont Meta Memorial Park. Mark Milum will officiate. Honor to serve as pallbearers are Tim Bull, Todd Roberts, Scott Shafer, Jason Shafer, Lance Crouch and Chance Crouch; honorary pallbearer will be Shawn Bull. Memorial donations can be made to the
Los Fresnos Church of Christ at 111 W. 5th, Los Fresnos Texas 78566. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Buck Ashcraft San Benito Funeral Home, 1400 W. Business 77, San Benito, Texas 78586. www. sanbenitofuneralhome. com 956.361.9192
Covid Vaccination
► CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE vaccinated children can serve as barrier between COVID and others in their household, especially in homes that include individuals who may be at increased risk for serious complications associated with COVID infection. “It’s especially important to vaccinate 12-to-18 yearolds because by vaccinating schoolaged children, you can prevent transmission of COVID to family members at home who can’t get vaccinated, such as younger siblings,” she said. “In addition, high-risk older adults, such as people over 65 or someone undergoing cancer treatment, are at risk even when vaccinated, so if your household includes these folks, vaccinating your school-aged children provides them extra protection.”
In addition to COVID vaccination, the use of masks in indoor locations where social distancing may be difficult is still an important tool to reduce the risk of COVID exposure for both vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals. Although state lawmakers have prohibited school districts from instituting mandatory mask policies when children return to in-person instruction, Zavaleta encouraged parents to consider having children use masks while at school. “Given that the Delta variant of COVID is so much more contagious, the simplest and safest guidance is for everyone to continue wearing masks indoors, including in school. Social distancing recommendations have changed to three feet between students, which is appropriate when all students are using masks,” she said. “Wearing a mask provides
the best protection for all children and teachers.” While vaccinations and the use of masks are known to help prevent the spread of COVID, Zavaleta said that it is important to encourage children to practice healthy hygiene habits both at home and at school as protection from COVID and other illnesses. “We should remind our kids about good infection-prevention practices in a routine way without causing alarm, and this was true even before COVID,” she said. “We should encourage children to wash their hands before and after lunch, as well as after recess and using the restroom. I send my kids to school with individual bottles of sanitizer and packs of tissues, and remind them to sanitize frequently and avoid touching their faces.”
what is wrong with their vehicle.” Instructors have talked to students about the need for technicians and how well the job can pay. According to onetonline. org, the average annual salary for a technician in Texas is $45,520. To help prepare students for a job, TSTC has fully-equipped automotive shops in which to train them. “We are covering everything that is important to know when we are in the shop. That has been helpful for all of us,” said Joseph Fredericks, a TSTC student in Sweetwater. “The handson approach is the best way to teach a program like this.
Shop time is the best time for me.” Zoleta said a trend has developed in the Valley region. It is a trend he hopes continues for many years. “We try to send students to each dealership, but we are facing obstacles where we are seeing there is more demand than students graduating,” he said. “We cannot graduate the students fast enough.” TSTC has several options for students interested in Automotive Technology, including an Associate of Applied Science degree. Certificates of completion are available for Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair, and
Automotive Technician. For students who seek specialized training at the Waco campus, TSTC offers certificates of completion in Toyota T-TEN Specialization and Chrysler Specialization, and an advanced technical certificate as a TESLA Start Technician. For someone looking to get into the workforce quicker, a Basic Automotive Occupational Skills Award may be completed in four months in Waco. Registration for the fall semester is underway. Scholarships are available. For more information, visit tstc.edu.