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  • Joined: August 30, 2022
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Student-athletes need to check eligibility requirements

High school students who plan to play college sports must make sure they’re eligible. Requirements differ for the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics or the National Junior College Athletic Association, according to KHEAA.

Trick-or-Treat, do you know the difference?

This Halloween holiday, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), and the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is teaming up with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service’s Watch UR BAC program to spread awareness on the fentanyl epidemic spreading across our state. The Drug Enforcement Administration warns the public of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council Hears State Agencies’ Responses to Ongoing Fentanyl Crisis

AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar recently chaired a meeting of the Texas Opioid Abatement Fund Council (OAFC) to discuss what state agencies are doing to combat the ongoing fentanyl crisis. Officials from more than half a dozen state agencies, including the Department of Public Safety (DPS), Texas Education Agency (TEA) and Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), gave presentations detailing the scope of the current fentanyl crisis in Texas, strategies for abatement response and the deployment of #onepillkills, a cross-agency anti-fentanyl communication plan.

Rufel ‘Bubba’ Serna, III

With deep sadness, we announce the passing of Rufel ‘Bubba’ Serna, III, age 58, of Freer, Texas. Bubba passed away on October 7, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Marivel Alaniz, and two children, Kevin (Marissa) Serna and Tessa Serna. Bubba was born on December 11, 1963, to Rufel Serna, Jr. and Tommie Ann Serna, with sisters Sylvia (Barry) Serna and Selina (Martin) Serna. He attended Freer High School and lived in Freer most of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and spending time with his family and friends. He lived life to the fullest and he made everyone who knew him laugh, cry, and clap at all the stories he shared. Services will be held at Garza Funeral Home in Freer, Texas on Monday, October 10, 2022 at 9:30 AM. Graveside Services will follow at Hahl Memorial Cemetery in Freer, Texas. All those who loved him are welcome. Anyone wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so at www. garzafuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Garza Funeral Home.