8-19-04 - AUSTIN (AP) Texas students are being turned away from school for not having their immunizations as required under a new state rule.
Some six thousand children in Austin were turned away on the first day of classes Tuesday. In Dallas, school officials estimate that hundreds of students were turned away because they didn't have their required shots.
It's part of a new rule from the Texas Department of Health. In previous years, students had 30 days from the start of school to get immunized.
Parents who opt for vaccinations will need to show proof that they've scheduled a doctor's appointment to enroll in school. Parents who don't want their children immunized can get waivers from the health department.
Posted: 05/23/13 - Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Read More
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
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