Abbott ties voucher passage to teacher pay, school funding

Gov. Greg Abbott, just hours after the Senate initially approved a school voucher measure, said he would add teacher raises and increased public school funding to the ongoing special session agenda if the Texas Legislature passes his voucher plan, the Texas Tribune reported.

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I bet everyone is enjoying the cooler weather like we are. The rains were so wonderful and the cool weather made it all so nice. It was time to do away with those hot, hot days. I think folks have more energy and feel better when it is not so hot like we had in Aug and Sept.

Protecting Your Pets After You’re Gone

Dear Savvy Senior, What is the best way to ensure my pets are taken care of after I’m gone? I have two dogs and a cat that are my four-legged family, and I want to make sure they’ll be well taken care of after I die. Solo Senior Dear Solo, It’s a great question.

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Oh my, the days are really getting shorter, and the nights are really getting longer. School days are going well and football and volleyball are really getting good. If we get the rain that has been promised we will be getting some wheat planted real soon.

Do You Need Life Insurance After You Retire?

Dear Savvy Senior, Do I still need life insurance after I retire? I’ve been thinking about dropping my policy to escape the premiums. Is this a good idea? Approaching Retirement Dear Approaching, It depends on your family and financial situation.

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I really thought it was going to be cool today, according to the weather man. The wind was out of the north but it sure was not cooler. Yesterday was a really hot one. Maybe October will be much better. Well this is the last week in September, and just three months left in this year.

Three Vaccines Seniors Should Consider Getting This Fall

Dear Savvy Senior, Which vaccines are recommended for Medicare seniors this flu season?

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PRAISE THE LORD--WE GOT RAIN. We got some rain on different days, it was so nice and the weather was so much cooler. It has been a pleasant week with rain and no hot, hot days. Maybe our hot weather is over for this year. Everything is turning green again. That happens fast after a little rain.

Does Medicare Cover Second Medical Opinions?

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover second medical opinions? The doctor I currently see thinks I need a knee replacement, but I would like to get some other treatment options before I proceed. What can you tell me?

Best Stair Lifts of 2023

Dear Savvy Senior, Because of chronic arthritis, I have a very difficult time going up and down stairs anymore and am interested in purchasing a stair lift for my two-story house. Can you recommend some good companies? Arthritic Andy Dear Andy, Yes, of course!