Information alleviates the anguish of autism

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Autism, local stories

EL PASO – As Perla turned from two-years-old to three, her mother began to notice that the little girl was having trouble learning to speak and relating to other children. Perla lived in her own little world. Her mother, Melissa Suarez,23, also noticed that Perla had a hard time concentrating on everyday activities. Suarez then sought professional help at the Community Parent Resource Center (CDIC) and soon heard the word that would change her life. Autism.

Critics cite new driving test expensive and ineffective

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Texas new driving course

EL PASO, Texas — According to the Texas Department of Transportation almost 20 percent of automobile accidents are caused by adult drivers, ages 18-24. Since March, 2010, a new Texas driver’s license law has been in effect. For the first time driver license applicants from the ages 18 to 24 must now receive a certificate which states they have successfully completed and passed the six-hour adult driving course by the Texas Education Agency, before they can take the standard driving test to receive their driver’s license. This course, which costs $100, can be taken online or in person, but it has provoked speculation whether it is really necessary and whether it will be effective. This new law, Senate Bill 1371 passed by the 81st Texas Legislature last year, incorporates two series of tests, one which is highway signs and traffic laws.