Continuously facing a substitute teacher shortage, Conroe Independent School District is increasing its substitute pay starting in January. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, the district will continue its current pay rate of $80 for non-certified substitute teachers and $90 for certified teachers.
'Me and Mrs. Jones' singer Billy Paul dies at age 80. FILE- In this Feb. 6, 2008, file photo, Leon A. Huff, cofounder and vice chairman of Philadelphia International Records, left, singer Billy Paul, center, and Kenneth Gamble, arrive at 'A Special Evening of Conversation Insight and Music' in Los Angeles.
The group had 21 straight top 40 hits between 1969 and 1975, including Mama Told Me (Not To Come) (#1-1970 with Cory on lead), Joy To The World (#1-1971) and Black & White (#1-1972). Other tunes by the group to feature Cory include Shambala (#3-1973) and Eli's Coming (#10-1969).