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Semi Truck Driver Killed on Loop 410 Identified
Authorities have identified the semi truck driver killed on Loop 410 this week. Officials say Jack Vance died when he slammed into another 18-wheeler stopped in the fast lane on Loop 410 near the IH-10 interchange Monday. Ricky Joe Hastings' pickup then slammed into Vance's semi-truck. Hastings suffered a broken leg and has since been discharged from the San Antonio Military Medical Center. The driver who stopped, Andre Dixon, 30, faces criminally negligent homicide charges.
Authorities have identified the semi truck driver killed on Loop 410 this week. Officials say Jack Vance died when he slammed into another 18-wheeler stopped in the fast lane on Loop 410 near the IH-10 interchange Monday. Ricky Joe Hastings' pickup then slammed into Vance's semi-truck. Hastings suffered a broken leg and has since been discharged from the San Antonio Military Medical Center. The driver who stopped, Andre Dixon, 30, faces criminally negligent homicide charges.
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Senate passes budget, deal reached on education
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By CHRIS TOMLINSON Associated Press
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) -- The Texas Senate has passed a budget, lawmakers have reached a deal on public education changes and Gov. Rick Perry will soon receive a bill requiring drug screening for unemployment benefits.
The Texas Legislature worked Saturday to wrap up regular business before the end of the 83rd Legislative session on Monday.
The Senate approved spending $94.6 billion in general revenue, an 8 percent increase in the two-year budget. That's less than the rate of population growth plus inflation.
The top education policy writers also announced an agreement to cut the number of standardized tests needed for high school graduation from 15 to five. They also changed curriculum standards.
The Legislature has also given final approval to a requirement some people must take a drug test for unemployment benefits.
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