Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 10th of August.
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🎓 Education
Del Mar College is facing a $3.5 million shortfall as state funding based on student outcomes falls below forecasts; it will adopt a flat budget on Aug.
25 after public hearings on Aug. 11 — officials said tuition and instruction will remain unchanged while growth plans are delayed.
Corpus Christi ISD starts the new school year with a shortage of 50 bus drivers as only 68 are available while seven campuses have closed, adding to the workload.
The district raised starting pay to $19.50/hr (a move to attract applicants) and cautions families to expect route delays during the first week.
🏥 Health
Texas recorded 743 screening and 438 clinical cases of drug-resistant Candida auris as of Aug.
5 (mainly affecting healthcare facilities and nursing homes). Health officials urge strict hand washing to help prevent the fungus from spreading further.
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