No place at the inn, no place at the border
After more than 2,000 years there is still no place at the inn — no place at the border. No place to rest the afflicted body and spirit that follows the light of the stars to a place beyond the troubled waters of wretchedness and hopelessness. And now, there is no place at the inn along our border for hearts and souls who only seek the chance to thrive among the brave and the free. No place at the inn — no place at the border. What if it were you, seeking to live free, to be free, to feel free?
myrgv.comYoung South Sudan girls leaving school and being sold into marriage by starving families
Young female children in South Sudan are being forced out of school and into marriage as young 14. The World Food Program has stopped its school feeding scheme in the wake of funding cuts and the family of a daughter entering into marriage will be paid in cows as a dowry. Debora Patta speaks with a child bride on her wedding day and her Father who negotiated the price of 80 under- nourished cows.
news.yahoo.comTrump family must testify in New York fraud investigation, appeals court rules
An appeals court ruled that Donald Trump and two of his children, Donald Trump Jr. and Ivanka Trump, must comply with subpoenas and testify in a civil investigation by the New York attorney general's office. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates shares the latest on "Red and Blue."
news.yahoo.comCASA plans big 80s Prom fundraiser
The nonprofit Court Appointed Special Advocates of Cameron and Willacy Counties is having it’s first big fundraiser of the year on Friday, a “Totally Awesome 80s Prom” at the Marine Military Academy King Gym in Harlingen. I think people are ready to gather and socialize and what better time to socialize and help support a great cause like CASA,” executive director Dora Martinez said. Prom attire, “or your baddest ’80s outfit” is recommended. Lacey Ambriz, CASA communications director, said last fiscal year Cameron and Willacy counties had 690 children in state custody as being abused or neglected. “He receives the same training as a service dog, his training is a bit more than a registered therapy dog.
myrgv.comSuicides, homicides & accidental deaths amoung minors on the rise, Medical Examiner report shows
A group of child advocates is set to meet on Thursday for an in-depth review of the 2020 child fatality deaths reported by the county medical examiner. The group is set to make recommendations to help advocate to reduce the rising trend in child deaths.
Suicides, homicides & accidental deaths among minors on the rise, Medical Examiner report shows
A group of child advocates is set to meet on Thursday for an in-depth review of the 2020 child fatality deaths reported by the county medical examiner. The group is set to make recommendations to help advocate to reduce the rising trend in child deaths.
How theater can serve as therapy for young children
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Ivanhoe Newswire) - Every day 33 babies are born in the United States with permanent hearing loss. If not identified early, it’s almost impossible for many of them to acquire the fundamental language, social and cognitive skills to succeed in school and in society. One woman is helping thousands of children with hearing loss thrive by using the theater as therapy.
Mother of three arrested after police say she abandoned children in West Side park
A couple experiencing homelessness is hoping their good deed inspires people to help others in any circumstance. This comes after they spent 12 hours watching over three young children who San Antonio police say were abandoned by their mother.
‘We need some flexibility’: Youth-serving nonprofit CEO says more support needed in foster care capacity crisis
A state-wide non-profit dedicated to helping child and youth serving organizations believes a start to improving the foster care system is understanding the challenges that cause community-based care programs to close down.