News for May 9, 2008
Atmos asks for gas rate increase
Gas customers in the Temple area will likely be in for a rate hike in October.
Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division, filed public notice for a rate increase as part of a process begun in September 2007, according to Doug Hill, manager of public affairs in the Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division office, based in Waco.
Survey reveals Texas nurses with criminal records
Local hospitals do background checks
Temple students display knack for trip planning
Zoo goes ape for gorilla’s birthday
DALLAS (AP) - More than one out of 20 nurses licensed in Texas have a criminal record, an investigation by Dallas television station WFAA found.
In Temple, Scott & White, King’s Daughters Hospital and the Temple VA do background checks on nurse applicants as well as other employees.
If Marlena McQueen’s day job doesn’t work out, she could always start a travel service with her students.
DALLAS - Jenny, recognized as the world’s oldest living gorilla in captivity, celebrated her 55th birthday Thursday with a four-layer frozen fruit cake and banana leaf wrapped treats at her wooded home in the Dallas Zoo.