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Austin Community College, local dental leaders combat dental hygienist shortage in Central Texas

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A nationwide shortage of dental hygienists has hit Central Texas, prompting local colleges and dental leaders to pursue workforce expansions and interstate solutions.

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Texas State university was given the go-ahead to purchase a 128 acre property encompassing Sink Springs in November. (Amira Van Leeuwen/Community Impact)
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The Hays CISD board of trustees adopted a rollback tax rate at a Nov. 17 meeting. (Sienna Wight/Community Impact)
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Superintendent Eric Wright said the district will need to make budget cuts to rebuild the fund balance. (Brittany Anderson/Community Impact)
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