Highlights From Around the Capitol
Highlights from around the Capitol
Filed under: Drug Abuse El Paso
… needs for substance abuse and violent behavior. Since 2008, when lawmakers overhauled the juvenile justice system in response to pervasive reports of physical and sexual abuse, the responsibility for early intervention has shifted from state to …
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Three pharmacy break-ins occur all over El Paso
Filed under: Drug Abuse El Paso
The third at McCrory's in West El Paso, and the second one – happened at Alameda Pharmacy in South El Paso, about a 20 minute drive from the first break in. "Apparently they broke into our store for the … Something needs to be done about these …
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Festival exposes playwriting process
Filed under: Drug Abuse El Paso
The piece attempts to humanize the drug war in Mexico and was inspired by Cazares's upbringing on the border in El Paso, Texas. … The play revolves around a Ugandan woman struggling against abuse and searching for the courage to persevere.
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#FreeCrunkBear: Carly McKinney, High School Teacher Who Tweeted Semi …
Filed under: Drug Abuse El Paso
The 23-year-old math teacher at Overland High School in Aurora, Colorado who is in hot water with Cherry Creek School District officials for tweeting racy photos of herself as well as posting about drug use was put on paid leave by the district, but …
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