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Most of the time, cervical cancer does not cause any symptoms. But cervical cancer can be successfully prevented and treated if detected early with regular pap tests.
Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that affects the cervix, which is the lowest, narrowest part of the uterus. Most of the time, cervical cancer does not cause any symptoms. It is diagnosed only by an abnormal result from a Pap test. Although it can be a serious cancer, you can take steps to prevent it.
A Pap test (also called a Pap smear) is a screening test for cervical cancer. Screening tests usually do not tell us for certain whether there is something wrong, but they do help us determine whether any further testing is necessary and when you should next be screened.
During the test, we check for abnormal cells in your cervix. Depending on what your Pap test shows, we sometimes need to do additional testing. Other times, we just recommend repeating your Pap test sooner than 3 years because mild changes usually go away by themselves over time. In most cases, we can detect precancerous changes years before they turn into cancer and, through simple office treatments, can completely prevent invasive cervical cancer from ever developing.
If you notice unusual pain, bleeding, or vaginal discharge, you should make an appointment to see us for a checkup.
We used to think that women should get a Pap test every year. However, the latest research indicates that the frequency of Pap tests depends on your age and health status. All women should get Pap smears every 3 years starting at age 21, and most women can stop having Pap tests at age 65.
Annual Pap tests are not necessary because cervical cancer is extremely rare in women under age 25, and cervical cells become cancerous very slowly. If your Pap smear is normal, you can safely wait 3 years for your next Pap test. If the Pap test is not normal, we sometimes recommend additional testing for more serious changes. However, because mild changes in the Pap smear are so common and often go away without treatment, we usually just recommend repeating a Pap test in 1 year.
After you turn 25, you should continue to have Pap tests every 3 years and also begin to be tested for human papillomavirus (HPV). If your HPV test is positive, it does not mean that you have, or ever will have, cervical cancer, but we will want to follow up with you more frequently. We can discuss how often you should come in for a checkup after we get the results of your test.
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You can expect to hear from us in about 2 weeks with your Pap test results.
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We now know that most cases of cervical cancer are caused by a virus called the human papillomavirus (HPV). HPV is a common virus that can be passed from one partner to another during sex.
Most people carry the virus at some time in their lives, sometimes for a few months or a year or 2. There are many types of HPV, and most of them are harmless and will go away on their own. A few types of HPV can turn into cervical cancer, and a few types can cause genital warts.
The presence of HPV in anyone who has ever had sex is normal. Most women who have HPV will never get cervical cancer.
Your health and lifestyle can determine whether you are at a higher or lower risk for contracting HPV.
Sexual history. You have a greater chance of getting HPV if you have had lots of sexual partners (or if your partner has had lots of sexual partners).
Cigarette smoking. If you use tobacco, one of the best things you can do for your health is to quit now. Smoking doubles the risk of cervical cancer in women who have HPV. Exposure to secondhand smoke may also be a contributing factor.
A weakened immune system. If you are HIV-positive, undergoing chemotherapy, or have an otherwise weakened immune system, you should take extra care to avoid HPV. You are more likely to catch HPV, and it is also more likely that your HPV will develop into cervical cancer.
Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers. To protect yourself, we recommend that you:
In 2006, the Food and Drug Administration approved an HPV vaccine for girls and women from ages 9 to 26. The vaccine protects against the strains of HPV that may cause precancerous changes in the cervix and genital warts.
We can talk about whether the vaccine is right for you at your next checkup.
If you have already had the HPV vaccine, you will still need to have a Pap test at least every 3 years. While the vaccine is effective against certain types of HPV, it does not prevent all the types that could possibly cause cervical cancer. It is also important to know that the HPV vaccine does not protect you against other sexually transmitted bacteria and viruses like chlamydia, herpes, or HIV.
Screening for cervical cancer is important, and we strongly recommend making regular Pap tests part of your health routine.
You should start having regular Pap tests at age 21. You should continue to have a Pap test every 3 years if your test results are normal. After you turn 25, this procedure will also including testing for human papillomavirus (HPV).
You can expect to receive your Pap test results in about 2 weeks. Once I've reviewed your results, my office staff or I will contact you with results by phone, e-mail, or regular mail.
You can connect with me in a variety of ways, depending on the situation and what is most convenient for you at the time. I am available online, by telephone, or in person.
Having all of our Kaiser Permanente departments located together or nearby, including pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and health education, makes getting your care easier for you.
Another major benefit is our comprehensive electronic medical record system, which allows all of the doctors and clinicians involved in your care to stay current on your health status and to collaborate with each other as appropriate.
When every member of the health care team is aware of all aspects of your condition, care is safer and more effective.
We will work together to monitor and assess how your medications are working and make adjustments as needed. Prescriptions can be filled at any Kaiser Permanente pharmacy. Just let me know which pharmacy works best for you, and I will send the prescription electronically in advance of your arrival at the pharmacy.
If refills are needed in the future, you can:
For lab tests, I will use our electronic medical record system to send the requisition to the Kaiser Permanente laboratory of your choice. For imaging procedures, we will schedule an appointment with the radiology department. When the results are ready, I will contact you with your results by letter, secure e-mail message, or phone. In addition, you can view most of your laboratory results online, along with any comments that I have attached to explain them.
My specialty colleagues are readily available to assist me if I need additional advice about your condition. In some cases, I may contact them during your visit, so we can discuss your care together. If we decide you need a specialty appointment after that discussion, we can often schedule it the same day or soon thereafter.
As part of our commitment to prevention, additional members of our health care team may contact you to come in for a visit or test. We will contact you if you are overdue for cancer screenings or conditions which may require monitoring.
As your personal physician, I have a goal to provide high-quality care and to offer you choices that make your health care convenient. I recommend that you become familiar with the many resources we offer so that you can choose the services that work best for you.
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This information is not intended to diagnose health problems or to take the place of specific medical advice or care you receive from your physician or other health care professional. If you have persistent health problems, or if you have additional questions, please consult with your doctor. If you have questions or need more information about your medication, please speak to your pharmacist. Kaiser Permanente does not endorse the medications or products mentioned. Any trade names listed are for easy identification only.


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Robert inspires
Updated: October 11, 2012
People used one word to describe Robert today, inspirational. He put his struggle to the side to motivate others to get through their own.
Ron O'Hearn wasn't sure where to turn when he was diagnosed with cancer. Then he met Robert.
"His son Matthew was playing t-ball and I coached Matthew's t-ball team. Since then our families have become close."
Quickly Robert became more then a friend, but a role model.
"Robert was very inspiring, really through his actions. He was really carefree. He lived his life like nothing ever happened. If you were a passerby you would've never known Robert was fighting cancer. Instead of complaints you'd hear him talk about cars and bands. He loved to talk about his kids and his wife," O'Hearn said.
Robert hosted countless events for the American Cancer Society. He helped to raise nearly $20,000 through his Robert's Red Ribbons Fund.
"He was right there no matter how he felt. I know good days and bad days that he was there to inspire people to keep fighting and always have a sense of humor," American Cancer Society Director Shayne Squires said.
"I was visiting him while he was having a chemo session the session can be anywhere from 5-8 hours long. Tedious and boring. His medicine bag needed changing. The nurse was coming over to hook up a new medicine bag. Robert got a twinkle in his eye. As soon as she hooked up his bag to the IV he quick jerked and froze. She screamed and he just started rolling laughing. There's not too many sounds of laughter in that wing, but that's just how he was," O'Hearn said.
For Ron, laughter was the best medicine. Something that helped him survive. Something that he learned from his dear friend Robert.
"He was always a positive role model and for everyone around. There was lessons to be learned if people would stop and watch."
Robert's love for being involved in the community had no limits. He also served on the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Board of Directors and received Volunteer of the Year in 1998.

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Boy, you blokes are slipping. The tournament starts on Monday and nobody has thought to make a new thread. Wake up there. Do I have to do everything around here for you boys.
Maria has an easy tournament until she meets Serena. Looks fixed to me, but what do I know.
PHILLI!! Where were you?? You had me worried you know? And no, I am not messing around now, I am not joking at all, believe it or not!
As far as Rome goes, now starts the difficult part of the Tour for Maria. Lots of points to defend from here on. I hope she is ready for it. In any case, it is going to be rather interesting.
Maria Sharapova should be ready to play against Serena Williams again.
I think Serena is the tennis player who blocks Sharapova at each tournament.
They played together 10 matches, Serena won 8 of them, Masha won 2 of them.
So I think that Masha should wake up and make the difference.
Yes Stosur, Na Li, Azarenka, Rwan.... are dangerous but Masha has found a solution for them. It is not the case of Serena.
We are waiting the solution for Serena....
This is actually really good!
Yes I think you are right. I think Serena is not going to play at the Rome Open. She will keep her strenght for another tournament.
It is not easy to play all tournaments and win them.
Just as a bye, for those who dont know, back in 2007 I created a Thread entitled 'Once upon a Time in a Tennis Court Far Far Away'. It was the Story of a Princess who had to learn about The Power of the Serve in order to defeat all the other Evil players out there. As well as the Dark sisters, there was the 2 Evil witches Janko(witch) and Ivano(Witch) led by their evil master Jocko(witch). Over the weeks and months it developed into a very good and at times funny thread that was read around the world. I invented the Light Racquet as Maria's special weapon and, to my surprise, several months later, this ad appeared on European TV. I'm convinced that they stole my idea but, I took it as a compliment. See for yourself.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DP9rm8AtFXkBack then, there were a few others who contributed to the momentum of the story and we kept it going for several years. Part Two was 'The Umpire Strikes Back' based on an argument Maria had with the Umpire at RG which got her booed by the crowd. I dont know if I have the time or the full interest in creating another tale... it takes a lot of thought and effort.
This is good; she's back playing on REAL clay.
As said before, it'll be interesting how she holds up in the coming months.
She has a tonne of points to defend until the US open, after that she has nothing.
If she can defend most points here, she'll have a definite shot of ending the year as #1, as both Viki and Aga (and Petra) have a lot of points to defend post US open.
The only problem i see for her in the coming months, is He-woman
Yeah, i feel the exact same way; she hasn't been past the 4th round there since she won in 06. I thought she was going to go deep last year, after he performance in Cinci, but obviously i was wrong.
Oh well, she needs to get through RG, Wimby, Olympics and her other warm up tournaments before she should even focus on Cinci.
On a side note, i think Vika has pretty much already qualified for the SEC.


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"Don't be late, Mr B is very punctual," was the line we gave each other the day before the shoot. Early Sunday AM, we were all on the sets, making sure everything was in place before the superstar arrived. Director Shoojit Sircar walked around like a man in control. "I've just finished a 3-month schedule with Mr Bachchan. There can be no better person to recite this poetry than him," he announced confidently.
The set is a chai ki dukaan that could be on either side of the border. There's a tea boy with a cloth duster slung carelessly over his shoulder, serving two women who've stopped by for chai and conversation. Swirls of smoke waft out of the giant pan in which tea is being brewed. The menu has pride of place on a wooden board. 'Born Vita', 'Om Late' and 'Nes Coffee' are a few of the gloriously misspelt items available. At a slight distance stands a makeup van, simple and understated, much like its famous occupant.
Repeated light and sound checks later, the team seems ready to welcome Mr B. Confirming all rumours about his punctuality, Amitabh Bachchan drives in exactly at the allotted hour. His car rolls up to the makeup van and Sircar hurriedly follows him in. Minutes later, Bachchan walks onto the set. A hush descends. He is dressed casually in a navy blue tracksuit and funky orange slip ons. His back is straight, his strides long and his voice is strong. "Dikhai dete hain door tak aaj bhi saaye koi, magar bulane se waqt laute na aaye koi" are the lines Gulzar has penned for Aman Ki Asha. Mr B rehearses his lines and walks back to his van.
The director calls for order on the sets. Final checks are in process when the actor returns, this time in a spotless white kurta pajama. He motions for his assistant to get something from the van and the man returns with two shawls. After a short discussion with Sircar, Amitabh Bachchan drapes himself in a beige printed shawl and is ready to roll. At least a dozen people call for silence on the sets, one after the other. An over enthusiastic biker is stopped in his tracks by security who inform him about the proceedings. The biker joins a large group of onlookers who're all there to see AB shooting.
"Patang udaein chhaton pe chadd ke mohalle wale, falak toh sanjha hai usmein paiche ladaye koi," says Bachchan. "The severity of words will always be a delight to speak," he tells us after the shoot is wrapped up. "But these are such casual lines about simple habits, they touch the heart. Unfolding a durree, bringing out the dholak and singing folk songs together, these are things we have done as children." Bachchan recalls the days he and his friends would enjoy the carefree pleasure of flying kites in Allahabad. "There's also a line in there about playing kabaddi across the border. At the heart of that line is that if they came over to our side while playing, we would not let them return, and keep them here as our guests."
Pakistan is close to Bachchan's heart. His mother was born there. "The only time I have visited was when she took me to Layallpur, where she was from. I was about two then and of course, I don't remember that trip," he says. His ties with the neighbour country, though, have remained intact throughout. "I'm in touch with my mother's friends and their families. In fact, when my daughter got married, my mother's friend sent her a traditional shaadi ka joda all the way from Pakistan. That's the sort of bond we still share."
Lauding the Aman Ki Asha initiative, the actor adds, "I believe it is more important to build bridges than to complain that the road is bumpy. This campaign will help the two countries hold hands in friendship."
The essence of this distinct idea stayed with him and late Sunday night, Bachchan posted these lines on his blog: "We are now two different countries, India and Pakistan, but our cultures match, as do our food and living habits and our speech. We have been in dispute and rancour on many an occasion and continue to be so, but how wonderful for the media of both the nations to want to start this unique move in building each other's confidence and faith in the other."
The shoot is pronounced perfect in just a couple of takes. And Amitabh Bachchan leaves the sets exactly the way he had come in.
Quietly and without any fuss. Director Sircar looks pleased with what he's canned and strolls about unhurriedly. "It's time to bury the past and look ahead," he says. "Pakistan is another country. We must celebrate our similarities and embrace our differences."
(Courtesy Times of India)
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The great thing was, although I bookmarked them from two separate blogs, they sounded like they'd make a perfect meal together.
So Latha's Spicy Potatoes and Supriya's Methi Malai Matar it was for dinner, and they were both as delicious as they sound.
In case of the methi curry I did need to come up with a substitute for cream, although it was an easy choice-- cashew paste. I soaked 2 tbsp of cashew nuts with 1/2 cup of water for about an hour, and then blended it to a smooth paste and added it in place of the cream in Supriya's recipe. I'd say you can go with coconut milk too, if you'd rather, and it'd be delicious.
We scooped up all this goodness with some fluffy phulkas.
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If you read this blog, you know I love the Mahatma. A few weeks back, when I put up this cynical post, many of you wrote in to me to say that Gandhi's ideas are not dead and that there are many around the world who are striving, against all odds, to keep them alive.
One reader, Deb, sent me a page of Gandhi's quotations. Now I love inspiring quotes and I have read most of Gandhi's, and looking over the ones Deb had sent I thought maybe it wouldn't be such a bad idea to share some of those as well as other favorites with all of you.
A lot of what Gandhi said remains so topical and so current, including his thoughts about the treatment of animals. His words offer a powerful lesson: learn from your mistakes, think about the consequences of your actions before you act, and believe in yourself when you know you are on the right path, even if the rest of the world seems to not agree with you. Eventually, they will.
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"Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes."
"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."
"I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent."
"Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is the truth."
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Cedarcrest High School's varsity Lady Red Wolves finished their regular season with a record of 18-2 overall and 13-1 in league to tie for the Cascade Conference Championship with Archbishop Murphy.
It is the first league girls basketball championship in Cedarcrest High School's history. They are now the number-one seed in the Northwest/Cascade districts playoffs and will host Bellingham on Saturday, Feb. 9. Game time is 7 p.m. in the Red Wolf gym.
Last week, the Lady Red Wolves defeated Kings by a score of 50-46 as Sarah Stauffer scored 18 and Susan Kenney added 16. Cedarcrest also beat Lakewood 56-30, as Susan Kenney scored 21 and Kailyn Campbell contributed 10. Cedarcrest has been ranked in the state's top ten all season and is ready for post season, says head coach Brad Knowles.
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I'm Tyrnan, 37 from Ireland and I've been gaming since I was old enough to figure out how to turn on an Atari 2600 (eep! that makes it about 30 years now ). Got into MMOs with City of Heroes and have tried out nearly every major release since then, but in the past few years have been quite disillusioned with how stale the genre had become. Then about 2 years ago I read the GW2 manifesto and have been driving my gaming friends mad about it ever since.
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One of the important provisions of No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is a requirement that all teachers of core academic subjects must be "Highly Qualified." North Carolina already has rigorous standards for teacher licensure and this federal law provides an additional factor in which teacher qualification can be measured. This table provides information about the percentage of classes taught by teachers who currently meet the federal Highly Qualified definition in this district and in the state.
Highly Qualified teachers are generally defined as teachers who are fully licensed (also called certified) by the state. They hold at least a bachelor's degree from a four-year institution, and they demonstrate competence in the subject area(s) they teach. The standards for Highly Qualified only apply to teachers in the following core subject areas: English, reading, language arts, mathematics, science, foreign languages, civics and government, social studies, economics, arts, history, geography, and kindergarten through grade 6. This includes special education and English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers. The federal regulations do not apply to non-core subject area teachers such as vocational teachers or physical education teachers.
Based on the grade levels at which they are serving, teachers can demonstrate subject area competence in a number of ways, ranging from National Board Certification or passing scores on professional exams, to completion of an academic major or a master's or doctoral degree from a regionally-accredited institution in the subject area taught. There are numerous federal regulations regarding Highly Qualified teachers and some vary by situation. For example, a veteran elementary school teacher with 25 years of experience and a doctoral degree would not be considered Highly Qualified by the federal definition. Only after passing the state exam in each of the core content areas he or she teaches would this teacher demonstrate the necessary "competence" to be deemed Highly Qualified. Likewise, a teacher who is extremely effective with student behavior and test scores will not be counted as Highly Qualified until meeting the federal standard. As a result, it is very important that conclusions about these data only be drawn after additional research and detailed discussion with school or district administrators.
If your child attends a school with federal Title I funding, you may ask your school district about the qualifications of your child's teacher. You may request the following information:
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Mike Schopp and the Bulldog are, get this, tied! They're tied. In a gripping, dramatic picks battle that could determine the fate of the nation, they're tied.
Anything goes from here on out. I'll be watching this unfold through my fingers. That's how nervous I am.
It's very liberating typing words when you know no one will ever see them because no one reads this article. I pick my nose like it's my job. I don't even care if someone is watching me through their rearview mirror. What am I supposed to do, stop? I can't stop. I won't stop. You can't stop me.
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Chicago -3.5 at TENN
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Bills +10.5 at HOUSTON
OK St +8.5 at KANSAS ST.
GREEN BAY -11 over Arizona
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Changing perceptions: Plano group provides resources for Muslim victims of domestic abuse
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Published: Wednesday, January 9, 2013 3:00 PM CST
While the Texas Muslim Women's Foundation is based out of Plano, its reach throughout Islamic communities in Dallas-Fort Worth -- and the state of Texas -- is vast.
For the past eight years, the foundation has provided general social services, interfaith outreach and youth programs.
But one of its most essential services deals with a serious issue that affects people of all faiths -- domestic violence.
In 2005, the organization's first year of existence, referrals were provided for four victims of spousal abuse. In 2012, the group handled 155 cases of domestic violence involving a total of 83 children. Last month, the group opened a battered women's shelter capable of housing up to 18 adults and 22 children.
Hind Jarrah, executive director of the foundation, said the organization gears its services to the unique needs of Muslim women, providing multilingual information and counseling. The group also takes into consideration requirements of the faith as they relate not only marriage and relationships, but daily life.
"Sometimes it is very hard for a Muslim victim of domestic violence to leave or to separate because of her concept of what her role in the family is," Jarrah said. "There is a misunderstanding of what role or what rights the man has over the woman. ... One of our clients one time was talking to us and said, 'But he's my husband. He has the right to beat me; that's in the teachings of our faith.' We have a major, major responsibility as an organization to try to ... make people realize that no way on earth does your faith tell you that you have to be beaten by your husband."
To this end, the organization also provides educational resources relating to domestic violence, including prevention workshops and an awareness campaign that coincides with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
"We are very proud that we have the support of the religious leadership, and they come to work with us," Jarrah said. "In their sermons in the mosques, they tell the people, you are mistaken. This is not the teachings of the faith. Some of it is cultural. Some of it is baggage that you bring from your old homes. It is not what the faith expects or demands or requires. ... That's in fact, against the teachings of the faith."
The idea for such an organization came during the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, a time when faithful and non-faithful alike were examining the Muslim religion and its teachings, Jarrah said. Several women came together in 2004 to identify what issues they found were most important in their community.
"Domestic violence was a major problem, but because of the Muslim community constituency -- we come from different parts of the world, different cultures, different languages, different backgrounds, different denominations -- really there weren't culturally appropriate services for the victims of domestic violence within the Muslim community," Jarrah said.
The organization also works closely with non-Muslim and secular organizations such as the Collin County Council on Family Violence, Child Protective Services and local police departments.
Angie Sifferman, 2012 chair of the Collin County Council on Family Violence, said several members of the Texas Muslim Women's Foundation serve on the council's committees and have been instrumental in getting Muslim leaders to participate in the council's interfaith symposiums. The foundation was recently awarded the council's Rebecca Egelston Caso Bridge Builder award for its interfaith efforts.
"They have a really loud and clear voice in the Muslim community as a group that really is seeking to increase peace and dialogue," Sifferman said. "We're so thankful for the leadership they bring and the collaborative nature that they come to the table with, and I think they're such a leader in our community."
The foundation's interfaith program sees representatives from the Muslim community giving presentations regarding the religion's teachings to churches and synagogues throughout the Metroplex.
"For me, it has been one of the most rewarding experiences in my life, because it gave me a chance to meet other people and understand them and learn about that faith, and while doing that, also make them aware of my faith," Jarrah said. "It has been a bridge builder."
Aside from the foundation's myriad services -- which also include a 24-hour hotline, counseling and legal referrals -- the organization provides a voice for Muslim women in Texas, Jarrah said.
"There is so much misconception about the faith and about the teachings, and the actual role of women," she said. "We thought having Muslim women themselves present would be the best answer for people who do not understand or do not know or have no idea of what the faith is."
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10:42 am
Thu January 3, 2013
THE LIST: Closures And Delays
By Fred Martino
Friday Delays and Closures:
1. White Sands Missile Range is closed.
2. Gadsden school offices are closed. Most other area school districts are still on winter break. NMSU, DACC, UTEP, Vista College, EPISD, and YISD opened at 10 a.m.
3. Las Cruces City offices and Roadrunner transit began service at 10 a.m. Dona Ana County offices opened at 10 a.m.
4. Las Cruces State District Court opened at 10 a.m.


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