Tag: Rural Living
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Power Outage in McDade Puts Resident’s Life at Risk
A recent power outage caused by storms in McDade, Texas, left Douglas Farris, a local resident, struggling for nearly 48 hours, highlighting the critical dependence some individuals have on electricity for medical needs. A Life Dependent on Electricity Douglas Farris, a long-time resident of McDade, Texas, relies on electricity for his medical needs, particularly for…
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Kansas Ranks Last in Rural Mental Health Resources
WICHITA, Kan. – May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, shedding light on a critical issue facing rural communities in Kansas. Despite its agricultural prominence, the state lags behind in providing mental health resources for its rural population. Farmers at Higher Risk Kansas Farm Bureau reports a stark reality: farmers are five times more susceptible to…
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Pima County Landowner Frustrated Over High Permit Fees for Road Development
TUCSON, Ariz. – Doug Boyd, a landowner in Wrangler Ranches, expresses dismay over the exorbitant permit fee imposed by Pima County for building a house on his property. The bill totaled over $10,000, with a significant portion, more than $8,000, designated for a Roadway Development Impact Fee. Despite his residence being situated on a dirt…
