Tri-county articles
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How L.A. County is trying to remake addiction treatment — no more 'business as usual'
Gary Horejsi wrestled with the decision before him, knowing a life could be in his hands. It was the third time that the woman had used drugs or alcohol since coming to CRI-Help, which runs a 135-bed residential facility in North Hollywood where people are treated for substance use disorder. CRI-Help needed to be a safe place for people grappling with their addictions. In the past, others had been removed for less. Horejsi, the clinical director, had the final say on whether she should be...
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SEK students prepare for Special Olympics with Tri-County Victory Games
CHERRYVALE, Kan. — Local students in southeast Kansas are gearing up for the Special Olympics. For the past 20 years, the Tri-County Interlocal #607 has teamed up with Cherryvale teacher Sarah Wilson for the Tri-County Victory Games. It gives students with special needs a platform to enjoy themselves. This year's event was moved indoors because []
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A Texas County DA is trying to get Crystal Mason’s conviction reinstated
A Texas county prosecutor is seeking to reinstate the conviction of Crystal Mason, a Black woman whose five-year sentence for voter fraud put the sweeping nature of Texas’ strict voting laws under heavy scrutiny. Phil Sorrells, Tarrant County’s criminal district attorney, said in a statement on Thursday that his office has asked the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to reinstate Mason’s guilty verdict. “Voting is a cornerstone of our democracy,” Sorrells said. “This office will protect the ballot...