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.
Story highlights. George Jones, the country music legend whose graceful, evocative voice gave depth to some of the greatest songs in country music -- including She Thinks I Still Care, The Grand Tour and He Stopped Loving Her Today -- has died, according to his public relations firm.