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TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF ATHLETE WINS TRACK AND FIELD GOLD MEDAL AT 2009 DEAFLYMPICS

No Author — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 13:03:00 CDT

Austin, Texas � September 9, 2009 In Taipei today, Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) graduate and star athlete Delvin Furlough, took first place in the Men�s 400 meter track and field event. Furlough�s time of 48.16 earned him his first gold medal at the 2009 Deaflympics. Furlough competes in the 100 meter and the 400 meter relays on September 12.

Auto Burglars Target Unattended Vehicles As Holiday Shopping Hits Peak

No Author — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 18:21:00 CDT

(Arlington, TX) This holiday season, auto burglars will shop the easy way – by stealing gifts, purses, wallets, packages, electronics, or other valuables you leave in plain sight in your vehicle. Every two minutes, a vehicle is burglarized in Texas and the contents stolen. These crimes escalate during the holiday season when people increase shopping and don’t always take necessary precautions to protect items left in a vehicle.

AARP WorkSearch

No Author — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:03:00 CDT

Considering a career change? Trying to find the right job to fit your life now? AARP Foundation WorkSearch Assessment System is an easy-to-use tool that helps you select the right job based on your interests, personal characteristics, experience and skills.

Emergency Supply Kits for Seniors

Dana Smith — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 20:38:00 CDT

In the wake of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, 800 homebound seniors will receive emergency supply kits to help them survive future disasters.