Plumbers busy on Brown Friday to clear out the aftermath of Thanksgiving meals.

Vice President Kamala Harris will announce the Biden administration is investing $1.5 billion from the coronavirus aid package to address the health care worker shortage in underserved communities.

SAN ANTONIO – Plumbers in San Antonio and across Texas overwhelmed by the demand following last week’s historic cold will be getting even more help from licensed apprentices thanks to Gov. Brunner said because as it is now, apprentices are waiting longer for their test dates to be further licensed. The apprentices that Brunner already has are ready to take the test for their journeyman-tradesman license. He also said apprentices help lower the cost of the work since they’re not as expensive as plumbers. Joshua Short, a licensed apprentice, said it’s an opportunity to sharpen his skills when they’re needed most.