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Chris Ardis @CHRISTINEARDIS

Freelance writer and editor. Retired teacher (29 years). Education fanatic. Chocolate addict. Social media manager for businesses in the RGV.

Joined January 2010
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It's gone! #KennedyCenter usatoday.com/story/news/poli…

Trump's name removed from Kennedy Center after blowing past deadline

President Trump's name was taken off the Kennedy Center after a federal judge denied the administration's request that his order be put on hold.

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Kennedy Center staff told to begin removing Trump’s name, with June 12 deadline #DonaldTrump #Signage share.newsbreak.com/imsv7kui
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‘Big win for the Valley’: @mcallenairport adds nonstop flights to @wearephoenix with #AmericanAirlines #AmericanAirlines #Tourism share.newsbreak.com/imrmw741
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Judge says #KennedyCenter board broke law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure Amen! apnews.com/article/trump-ken…

Judge says Kennedy Center board broke law putting Trump's name on building and blocks closure

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations.

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May 29
One of the weirdest conversations I've had recently. Had to cut that at one point he asked me if WIRED runs all my writing through an AI detector. wired.com/story/future-of-tr…

We Asked the ‘Future of Truth’ Author to Explain How He Used AI. It Didn’t Go Well

A book about how AI shapes perceptions of reality came under fire for using AI-generated quotes. Its problems go beyond that.

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‘I would’ve preferred nothing’: Texas #teacher’s ‘insulting’ 15-year service gift sparked a brutal debate about how schools value educators #education #serviceawards share.newsbreak.com/iiqku0x1
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May 17
Texas teachers worked 187 days last year for an average salary of about $55,000. Members of the House of Representatives worked about 87 days last year for $174,000, and Mike Johnson has the audacity to complain about it??
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Grant funds new #BSN program at @TAMU McAllen. @CityofMcAllen @HidalgoCountyTX zests.ai/share/4649483557909…

Grant funds new BSN program at TAMU McAllen - Zests

LocalAll is an app brings together everything you need to stay connected to your neighborhood.

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Texas Tribune
@TexasTribune
May 14
The National Board Certification is widely considered the most demanding for teachers. Texas leaders are examining whether it fits the state’s merit-based system. bit.ly/4dgTGyR

Texas examines use of national teacher certification for incentive pay

The National Board Certification is widely considered the most demanding for teachers. But Texas leaders are examining whether it fits the state’s merit-based system.

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May 11
Recess isn’t just a fun break for grade schoolers. It’s crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. centralillinoisproud.com/new…

Kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health, pediatricians group finds

Since the mid-2000s, up to 40% of school districts nationally have reduced or eliminated recess.

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Mom, 38, Was Dying of #Melanoma That Started on Her Ear Until #TILTherapy Saved Her Life #HappyMothersDay today.com/health/womens-heal…

Exclusive: Mom, 38, Was Dying of Melanoma That Started on Her Ear Until New Therapy Saved Her Life

Jennifer Melahn endured an ear amputation and other treatments that didn't stop the melanoma from spreading. She had months left to live until she tried a “last ditch effort."

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Rio Grande Guardian@RioGGuardian
May 5
Ivory: Mental Health Can’t Wait: Break the Silence, Ignite Change - Rio Grande Guardian ebx.sh/FxkgO9 #rgv956 #BusinessNews #southtexas

Ivory: Mental Health Can’t Wait: Break the Silence, Ignite Change - Rio Grande Guardian

A guest column from Brenda Ivory, interim CEO for South Texas Health System Behavioral.

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Texas Tribune
@TexasTribune
May 1
Early industry projections show data centers projects will need thousands of licensed electricians, pulling from a limited labor pool. bit.ly/4cTl5GM

Data centers, Texas home builders compete for electricians

Texas builders struggle to finish new homes to meet growth as data centers with deeper pockets poach electricians.

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#Craftsman Finds Calling In Leathers #leather @cityofedinburg #MarketonMain @CityofMcAllen valleybusinessreport.com/ind…

Craftsman Finds Calling In Leathers - VBR

There exists an important difference between the many purses found in stores and those purchased from Ramiro Paz. 

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Apr 20
Under hostile questioning, Paxton acknowledged giving a former corporate client's records to a lawyer suing the client & dove into how he acquired interest. The details come as @JohnCornyn tries to make hay of past Paxton controversies in a tense runoff wsj.com/us-news/law/what-we-…

Exclusive | What We Learned From a Secret Deposition of Ken Paxton

A previously hidden document sheds new light on ethical questions surrounding the GOP Senate candidate and Texas attorney general.

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University of Houston, @DHRhealth to open $15 million #education and #research facility in @CityofMcAllen share.newsbreak.com/i70b5pxw
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#Medical Groups Call for Release of #Detained Doctor #releaseher #rgv #Homelandsecurity @monica4congress share.newsbreak.com/i4iwz6b7
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North #McAllen To See High-End Mixed-Use Development #TheDistrict #rgv valleybusinessreport.com/ind…

North McAllen To See High-End Mixed-Use Development - VBR

Domain Development has announced a The District, $120 million mixed-use development plan in North McAllen.

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Texas Tribune
@TexasTribune
Apr 5
Texas has the second-largest public school system in the U.S., but what does that actually look like at your school? Search your campus in the Texas Tribune’s Public Schools Explorer and see the trends behind the numbers. bit.ly/4sOYAtj

Texas Public Schools Explorer | The Texas Tribune

What the data says about your Texas public school. Explore data on 1,202 districts and 9,113 public schools.

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Texas Tribune
@TexasTribune
Apr 5
Texas attorney general’s office under scrutiny for letting donors use hotel room bookings. The attorney general’s office reallocated taxpayer-funded rooms to donors and other private citizens, some of whom initially failed to cover the cost of the stay. bit.ly/4e3M0BW

Texas attorney general under scrutiny over hotel room payments

The attorney general’s office reallocated taxpayer-funded rooms to donors and other private citizens, some of whom initially failed to cover the cost of the stay.

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