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Amarillo VA Health Care System expands vaccinations for veterans, caregivers, spouses

5 years ago By News Staff

AMARILLO—The Amarillo VA Health Care System is expanding its offering of CO- VID-19 vaccinations, effective Monday, April 5, of both Moderna and Janssen vaccine, to all veterans, their caregivers, spouses, and CHAMPVA beneficiaries under the SAVE LIVES Act.

State Capital Highlights

5 years ago By Gary Borders

Abbott: No government-mandated vaccine passports in Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order last week banning state agencies, cities or counties from creating a “vaccine passport” requirement.

Lake Marvin cabin fire under investigation by federal authorities

5 years ago By News Staff

A fire that destroyed a cabin at Lake Marvin on Jan. 30 is now the focus of a federal investigation.

Tribute to a fallen trooper

5 years ago By News Staff

Hemphill County Sheriff’s officers gathered in front of the Law Enforcement Center last Thursday to pay tribute to DPS Trooper Chad Walker, who was killed in the line of duty on Wednesday, March 31.

Relaxed visitation rules announced for all hospital facilities

5 years ago By News Staff

The Hemphill County Hospital District this week released updated visitation policies for the Canadian Family Physicians Clinic, both Mesa View Assisted Living and Senior Living, and Hemphill County Hospital.

Zero local COVID-19 cases reported this week as hospital district’s mission to get more shots in arms continues

5 years ago By News Staff

Getting COVID-19 vaccines in as many arms as quickly and efficiently as possible has been the goal of the Hemphill County Hospital District, which has administered both the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines in a series of clinics held here and in Pampa since Dec. 24, 2020.

Miami ISD official issues statement on student arrests

5 years ago By News Staff

On Tuesday, April 6, Miami ISD Superintendent Donna Hale released a statement in response to inquiries regarding the recent indictments and arrests of three MHS students. The students—Tanner Cummings Miller, Rance Ely Moreno, and Tristen Leo Douglas—face multiple felony charges, ranging from indecency with a child with sexual contact and sexual assault of a child, to sexual assault and aggravated assault causing bodily injury.

State Capital Highlights

5 years ago By Gary Borders

DSHS launches Texas vaccine scheduler With anyone 16 and older now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine, the Texas Department of State Health Services has launched the Texas Public Health Vaccine Scheduler. It establishes a single place to sign up for a vaccine through multiple public health agencies.

Old Glory flies and an old neon crown glows anew at The Last Cowboy’s Court

5 years ago By News Staff

When driving through town after sundown, attentive Canadian natives and long-timers are likely to recognize the glowing neon crown that tops the new metal sign announcing The Last Cowboy’s Court on US 60 at the north edge of town.

The Last Cowboy’s Court lights up the north end of town, and welcomes travelers on US 60/83 to visit.

‘Restoring the Roots’ is topic of Beef Cattle Conference April 27-28

5 years ago By News Staff

More than a year after it was first planned, “Restoring the Roots,” the Hemphill County Texas A&M AgriLife Beef Cattle Conference, is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, April 27-28. Andy Holloway, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agriculture and natural-resources agent for Hemphill County, said the annual conference will return after COVID-19 forced the cancellation of the original event last April and of the rescheduled event in September.

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