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JROTC program at Medina Valley High School teaching students leadership, communication skills

JROTC program at Medina Valley High School teaching students leadership, communication skills

A summer camp in Medina Valley High School is helping students sharpen their leadership and communication skills.

CASTROVILLE, Texas – A summer camp at Medina Valley High School is helping students sharpen their leadership and communication skills.

Students that are part of JROTC are participating this week in a summer basic training camp where they are also learning about teamwork.

“San Antonio is a growing area. Castroville is a direct reflection of that and our program is a direct reflection of that ... Read more

Natalia ISD buckles down on security to keep students, staff

Among the excitement and usual jitters of Natalia ISD students starting classes Tuesday, parents also praised the efforts by the school district to step up security to keep staff and students safe.

NATALIA, Texas – Parents sending thei ... Read more

Castroville families fund plan to preserve town’s Alsatian

A group of Castroville families is funding an organized effort to preserve the 177-year-old town's Alsatian heritage and downtown charm.

CASTROVILLE, Texas – One glimpse of the steep roofs, half-timbered buildings, and flower boxes, Ca ... Read more

Rural school district leaders consider arming staff, request

NATALIA, Texas – School district leaders in Medina County are asking the Commissioners Court to consider funding six school resource officers for each school district in the county.

Five districts have at least one school resource offi ... Read more

Poster Sessions at the SPD 2022 47th Annual Meeting

A large and impressive roster of poster sessions covering a broad range of pediatric dermatologic conditions is available this year at the SPD 2022 47th Annual Meeting. Poster sessions cover a landscape of current pediatric dermatology trials, which include new therapeutic agents for pediatric atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, some of which have, until now, only been available in adult populations.

Elswhere, a fascinating look at diaper dermatitis, the most common disorder among infants: the best prevention is frequent diaper change ... Read more

NFL Q&A: Why didn’t Rams spend on OL? How badly hurt is Ch

Readers had a lot on their minds after the Rams’ bye week and the Chargers’ loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Rams beat writer Gary Klein and Chargers beat writer Jeff Miller field some questions:

How bad is Justin Hebert hurt?

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Neighboring florists step in to help provide flowers for Uva

Neighboring florists step in to help provide flowers for Uvalde funerals

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UVALDE, Texas — At The Flower Patch in Uvalde, Texas, a group of florists are volunte ... Read more

Medical providers roll in to rural communities where health

South Texas Rural Health Services saw an increased need during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic and has continued to roll in medical services to rural towns where health care is much needed. However, the lack of awareness is still a challenge ... Read more