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2018 Midterm Election Results: Analysis, race highlights, and our takeaways

2018 Midterm Elections: Race highlights and analysis Texans smashed midterm voter turnout records this election cycle, casting more ballots during the early voting period than they did in the entire 2014 election. The number of young voters doubled between the two elections, driven largely by enthusiasm for top ballot candidates and an increased desir...

Congressman John Carter visited the Cedar Park Surgery Center as part of National ASC Month. He toured the facility and then joined a round-table discussion on the value of ASCs and the many benefits ASCs provide to patients and the healthcare system as a whole. It was a wonderful opportunity to showcase Cedar Park Surgery Center, SCA and value of ASCs.


Also Pictured: Teri O’Laughlin, RN, CASC; Cullen Scott, Director of Operations, Austin/San Antonio; and Michael Huerta, Director of Sales & Market Development, Austin/San Antonio.

Infection Control Seminar > Non Member Early Bird Price -$250 (before September 7, 2018)> Non Member Regular Price - $275 (after September 7, 2018)

State board approves new medical school for Sam Houston State University https://t.co/ZCqTeZVUOr via

State board approves new medical school for Sam Houston State University University officials say they hope the school will increase the number of rural doctors, but some state leaders were skeptical.

Abbott sets runoff to replace state Sen. Carlos Uresti for Sept. 18 https://t.co/zrvcjQohFB via

Abbott sets runoff to replace state Sen. Carlos Uresti for Sept. 18 Gov. Greg Abbott has scheduled a Sept. 18 special election runoff for Senate District 19.

Home construction per household is now at its lowest levels in nearly six decades, leading to a new housing crisis of too few homes and too many potential buyers.

The New Housing Crisis: Shut Out Of The Market Ten years after a housing collapse during the Great Recession, home values have rebounded but there are too few homes on the market. Buyers face intense competition, and that means higher prices.

Texas Senate school safety committee recommends focusing on mental health, avoids gun control https://t.co/aUpMcdO1y6 via

Texas Senate school safety committee recommends focusing on mental health, avoids gun control The Senate Select Committee on Violence in Schools and School Safety also wants to explore new funding to help arm certain school employees.

Polls close at 7pm, last chance for those in to vote in this special election! Last minute voting > sitting in rush hour traffic

VoteTexas on Twitter “TEXAS SENATE DISTRICT 19 VOTERS: Today is the day! Don't forget to cast your vote in the SD-19 Special Election. To learn more about who's on the ballot and which approved forms of photo ID you can bring to the booth, visit https://t.co/VUkuIgybdw https://t.co/MPImCF...

Attending the TX. Society of Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists in Galveston this morning. Learning a lot about collaborative care modalities. There is a real need for more access to psychiatric care for juveniles - glad TSCAP is part of the solution!

When Newspapers Close, the Cost of Government Goes Up: A first-of-its-kind study looks at how local news outlets shutting down impacts cities' and counties' finances.

When Newspapers Close, the Cost of Government Goes Up A first-of-its-kind study looks at how local news outlets shutting down impacts cities' and counties' finances.

Attending a joint mtg of H. B&I and H.LAP Committees to hear more about the construction industry’s response after Hurricane Harvey. The need for more skilled workers in construction is reaching a crisis point! Lots of good discussion.