🌱 Water And Sewer Assistance Program + "Intrusive" School Surveys

Hello, everybody! It's Wednesday in St. Louis and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community today. Because community information is power! Follow along for the latest...

First, today's weather:

Hot; a stray p.m. t-storm. High: 92 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories in St. Louis today:

1. St. Louis residents can get up to $750 toward water and sewer bills through Missouri American Water and MSD Project Clear's Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program. The program is federally funded and is meant to provide a one-time grant for low-income families. The program will continue through September 2023; prospective participants can apply here (KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis)
2. The St. Louis area experienced record heat yesterday, Jun. 21. The area had high humidity levels and temperatures in the upper 90s. The heat index hit 105 degrees. The heat returns on Friday with relief on Sunday when temperatures have highs of 88 degrees. (KSDK.com)
3. Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt targeted some St. Louis area schools over an "intrusive" survey. Schmitt subpoenaed the school districts for information after conservative nonprofit Southeastern Legal Foundation demanded him to investigate. The surveys were reportedly more benign than the Attorney General and the nonprofit has been claiming. They asked students to rate how they felt regarding school comfort levels, racial discussions, and stress management. (Riverfront Times)

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Today in St. Louis:

• Story Time At The Lewis And Clark Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Plan Commission At University City (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• St. Louis County Police Department is searching for missing person Valencia Motton. Anyone with information about Motton is asked to contact the department immediately. (St. Louis County Police Department via Facebook)
• Did you know that giraffes are great pollinators? The Saint Louis Zoo is educating the community about this beautiful species during World Giraffe Day. Plan your next visit to the zoo today! (Saint Louis Zoo via Facebook)
• Pride St. Louis shares a map of Pridefest 2022. Click to view the full list of vendors and performers. (Pride St. Louis via Facebook)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing assistant at Lightning Media Partners. She is a self-professed logophile who is currently pursuing her master’s degree in library science. Outside of work, you can find Helen constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.