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Zapata County Sheriff’s Office reports phone outage
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The Zapata County Sheriff’s Office says its phone lines are currently down. The office said Monday, Sept. 28, that communications and technical personnel are working to address the issue and restore normal telephone service. The Sheriff’s Office asked the pu...
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FAA proposal to loosen airline medical kit rules draws criticism
( InvestigateTV ) — Tami Caperton has flown between Dallas and Grand Rapids for work more times than she can count. But on July 12, that familiarity ended at 30,000 feet, when a meal she’d eaten nearly closed her throat. Caperton was bumped to first class at the last minute on th...
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Annual 5K run and walk returns to North Central Park Oct. 10
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - KGNS+ and United Way of Laredo are teaming up again for the annual 5K run and walk at North Central Park on Saturday, Oct. 10. This year’s event celebrates America’s 250th birthday. All proceeds benefit United Way of Laredo. Organizers are asking participant...
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Mother accused of killing 10-month-old with morphine
ANDERSON, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — A mother in South Carolina is accused of killing her 10-month-old child with morphine. The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office said 34-year-old Tynisha Lashae Jones was charged with murder/homicide by child abuse on Friday. She remains at the Ande...
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Woman finds recovery at home for women battling addiction
NEW ALBANY, Ind. ( Aging Untold ) — A recovery home in New Albany, Indiana, called The Breakaway, is helping women break away from addiction, and one woman who says it helped her find her way back is sharing her story. Addiction started in high school Erin Wyatt said life felt li...
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2 arrested in street racing crash that split SUV in half
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - Laredo police have arrested two men in connection with a crash near downtown Laredo last month that left an SUV torn in half . Police say street racing caused the crash. Officers arrested 19-year-old Armando Rodriguez III and 20-year-old Gerardo Velasquez. I...
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More than half of American adults read below a sixth-grade level
( Aging Untold ) — The number of American adults who read below a sixth-grade level is at its highest point ever, creating what experts call a “silent crisis” that affects the economy, health care and communities nationwide. Around 50% of American adults read below the equivalent...
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78-year-old Vermont logger still cutting trees after 55 years
MIDDLESEX, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — Jed Lipsky arrives with a roar to his latest job, taking down pine trees in Vermont. “So I started cutting when I was 15 and loved it,” Lipsky said. “Very challenging.” Now 78, Lipsky is still logging old school. His crew is just him, a chainsaw,...
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Numbness or tingling in your hands or feet? Spotting warning signs of neuropathy
( Aging Untold ) — If you’ve ever felt numbness, tingling, or burning in your hands or feet, it could be neuropathy — a condition that happens when nerves are damaged or irritated. Left untreated, it can throw off your balance, increase your risk of falls and make it harder to no...
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How horseshoes can keep players active and connected across generations
BRISTOL, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — Debra Brown is warming up at the Sod Busters Horseshoe Club on a hot afternoon, where players prep the clay, water the pit and get ready to throw. Brown is not just at the club for fun. She is one of the best horseshoe players in the world. “I am 2...
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InvestigateTV+: New math confusing parents
( InvestigateTV ) — Math lessons add up to confusion for parents. InvestigateTV+ takes an in-depth look at why lesson plans have changed and potential solutions helping moms and dads get back into the equation. Then, a medical provider turns scrap bike parts into prosthetic legs ...