MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2021 TIMESRECORDNEWS.COM PART OF THE USA TODAY NETWORK Here are some tips to avoid INSIDE, 3A Inflation forecast: Economist see several factors bringing Americans relief from rising prices in 2022. 9A Gas benefits to workers Comanche Nation Entertainment said beginning Dec. 15, employees will get weekly gasoline benefits. 3A Weather High Low Breezy. Forecast, 10A YBAEJJ-02225q Volume 115 Issue 213 Home delivery pricing inside Subscribe 767-8346 $2.00 AUSTIN The band of four demon- strators outside of the federal building in downtown Austin on Thursday fully understood they were likely on the los- ing side in their to persuade Texas Republican U.S.
Sens. John Cornyn and Ted Cruz to support President $2.4 trillion Back plan. Cornyn and Cruz are part of the to keep the Senate from acting on the measure. The focus was on two features of the massive spending plan that has already passed the House. And for them, all part of the disabilities- rights group ADAPT of Texas, it was per- sonal.
The legislation would allocate $150 billion to help pay for home health at- tendants who help people with limited mobility live independently, instead of in an assisted living facility. It would set aside $150 billion more to build low-cost housing designed to easily accommo- date wheelchairs and provide other amenities for independent living. us, just trying to keep the ball in the said Bob Kafka, a veteran disabilities rights activist. Added Ron Cranston: trying to survive while doing Disabilities-rights advocates support Biden plan Bill funds to pay for home health attendants, to build accessible homes for people with disabilities John C. Moritz Corpus Christi Caller Times USA TODAY NETWORK TEXAS See PLAN, Page 3A From left: Bob Kafka, Carrie Warner, Cathy Cranston and Ron Cranston of ADAPT of Texas demonstrate on behalf of Build Back Better outside the J.J.
Pickle Federal Building in Austin on Dec. 9. JOHN C. TODAY NETWORK A man lost his mother and shortly af- ter, his brother as well and was strug- gling with after the unexpected deaths. The wife has seizures and is unable to work.
They have one son. After paying nearly $8,000 toward the two funeral expenses, the family had used up nearly all their savings. Grace Ministries of Burkburnett, a Times Charities partner, was able to pay $200 in September toward a $329 elec- tric bill ($200 is the maximum they could allot at that time). Times Charities, a created by the Times Record News more than 20 years ago, raises money during the holi- day season to address woes throughout the calendar year. Times Charities also helps area veterans get back on their feet.
Donations to Times Charities go to the four partners: Faith Mission, Family struggles with bills after two deaths Claire Kowalick Wichita Falls Times Record News USA TODAY NETWORK TEXAS See CHARITIES, Page 3A A man landed in jail in November for allegedly calling 9-1-1 at least 25 times. According to court documents: In April, police responded to a report- ed family disturbance. A dispatcher told the a man and woman could be heard yelling over the phone. The arrived at the address and announced their presence. A man said and answered the door holding his jeans up around his waist.
He told police there was no disturbance and he was just spending time with his wife. saw an unclothed woman on the couch. She told the she was In May, were sent back to the same address for a disturbance where a man and woman could be heard arguing while on a 9-1-1 call. Both denied calling 9-1-1 and said someone else had their phone. The saw the wom- an holding a phone and asked her to call 9-1-1.
When she called, it was the same number associated with the previous calls. The warned the couple about abuse of 9-1-1 calls. The woman said it was an accident. During their investigation, police dis- covered 25 calls were made to 9-1-1 from the number. In some of the calls, dis- patchers could hear a man and woman yelling.
Sometimes the person would hang up after the dispatcher answered. In late November, police arrested the man and charged him with Silent or Abusive Calls to 9-1-1 Service. His bond was set at $1,000 by a judge. Wichita Falls Police Spokesman Sgt. Charlie Eipper said if you accidently call 9-1-1, do not hang up.
Simply explain it was an accident, and do not be sur- prised if the police show up. Emergency services will call the number back or go to the location to make sure someone is not in need of help. Some other tips to avoid accidentally calling 9-1-1, from E-Com 911: Store your cell phone carefully and lock it when not in use. Keep your phone in a case or holster when not in use. Utilize a key lock feature if available to avoid accidental calls.
Do not program 9-1-1 into a phone, the speed dial can cause accidental calls. If you accidentally dialed 9-1-1 in the past, delete the number from your call history to avoid accidentally calling the number again. Man calls 911 more than 20 times, is arrested Christopher Walker Wichita Falls Times Record News USA TODAY NETWORK TEXAS Self-described country girl Linda Lewis is bringing her love of art and her skill as a sculptor to Henrietta, Texas. She recently opened her business, The Vine Bar, on the court- house square in space shared with the Clay County Leader newspaper. doing is, bringing what learned, what been taught, sculpting and foundry work, and using what made to bring it back to the country, because I am a country girl and this is where I wanted to bring my said Lewis.
Sculptor pours cup of creativity Linda Lewis talks about her bronze sculpture of an owl. Lewis has opened a creative arts studio and coffee bar on the square in Henrietta. Future plans include a wine bar. PHOTOS BY TORIN RECORD NEWS shop art studio shares space with newspaper Torin Halsey Wichita Falls Times Record News USA TODAY NETWORK TEXAS The Vine Coffee Bar opened last week on the square in Henrietta. The business also features space for an art studio and art classes.
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