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Texas Eases Path for Foreign-Trained Doctors to Practice, Addressing Physician Shortage Texas has simplified the process for experienced foreign-trained doctors to practice medicine, aiming to alleviate a growing physician shortage. Under the DOCTOR Act, qualified international graduates no longer need a full US residency, which can take up to seven years. The new law targets doctors already living in the US who completed training abroad. Provisional licenses now allow doctors with a Texas job offer to work under supervision instead of restarting residency. This change is welcomed by doctors like Anil Tibrewal, who spent fifteen years repeating residencies before practicing in Texas. The new pathway requires two extra years of supervised work in health care deserts before a full license. Applicants must have five years of post-residency experience abroad, English proficiency, clean records, and pass key US licensing exams. The Texas Medical Board president, Doctor Sherif Zaafran, believes this will boost the doctor pool without harming local grads. However, a new $100,000 H-one-B visa fee hike under President Trump may slow hires from overseas. Some praise the vetting safeguards, but others worry about uneven foreign training quality or question if the real issue is affording care, not finding doctors. Checkout Solipillow.com

In a close vote, the U.S. House passed a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, with seventeen Republicans joining Democrats. Representative Monica De La Cruz from Texas, a key player, voted yes, citing concerns for her communitys rising healthcare costs. The bill, which includes bipartisan reforms, now faces a challenge in the Senate, but could influence midterm campaigns. Checkout Solipillow.com

Lubbock County, Texas, is poised to revolutionize its medical examiners office by ending a long-term lease with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. The county plans to move to a new, more controlled location, aiming to enhance operations and provide better service to families. The shift is set to be voted on by commissioners this Monday, marking a new era for the countys handling of death investigations. Checkout Solipillow.com

New Deal, Texas, unveils a state-of-the-art elementary and middle school, funded by a $37 million bond. The 112,000 sq. ft. facility boasts modern classrooms, a cafeteria, gym, band hall, and dedicated spaces for arts, science, and extracurricular activities. The new building replaces a 95-year-old structure, offering enhanced safety and security features. Students and community members are invited to a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on Monday. Checkout Solipillow.com

Jury selection begins Monday for Omar Soto-Chavira, accused of killing Lubbock County SWAT Commander Joshua Bartlett during a 2021 standoff. Soto-Chavira faces capital murder charges, with trial moving to Lubbock after a change of venue. If convicted, he could face the death penalty, as the community remembers Commander Bartletts sacrifice and seeks closure. Checkout Solipillow.com

Tragic Loss: Copperas Cove Officer Elijah Garretson Killed in Line of Duty; Suspect Takes Own Life Checkout Solipillow.com

Jetpack Search: A Game-Changer for WordPress Site Owners Jetpack Search is a powerful, user-friendly tool that enhances user experience on WordPress sites. Its free to start, requires no coding, and offers instant, relevant results without ads or tracking. With powerful filtering options, full customization, and support for thirty-eight languages, its perfect for sites with thousands of posts, pages, or products. Its a big win for eCommerce, as people are more likely to buy when they can search easily. Pricing starts free with five thousand records and five hundred monthly requests, then jumps to eight dollars thirty-three cents per month billed yearly for ten thousand records and requests, plus priority support and no branding. Extra capacity costs the same per additional ten thousand records or requests. Jetpack also offers custom enterprise solutions. Checkout Solipillow.com

Route sixty-six, the iconic Mother Road, traversed the Texas Panhandle for approximately one hundred seventy-eight miles, connecting small towns from Shamrock to Glenrio. Established in 1926, it linked Chicago to Los Angeles, passing through eight states. The highways origins trace back to prehistoric animal herds and Native American trails, later widened by European explorers and Spanish traders. With the rise of cars and the Good Roads Movement, Texas formed its state highway department in 1917, leading to the creation of Route sixty-six. Cyrus Avery, the Father of Route sixty-six, advocated for this Chicago-to-L.A. route, which quickly became a hit for travel and trucking. In the sparse Texas Panhandle, Route sixty-six significantly boosted farmers, ranchers, and towns like Amarillo, McLean, and Vega. Checkout Solipillow.com