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Body EVA TIMMONS HAD just arrived in her new room at Mesa View Senior Living last week, and had not yet taken it all in. In preparation for her arrival, family photos had already been hung, including one of her late husband, Tony, taken years ago on a business trip to Houston.

Body Candidate filing began last Wednesday, Jan. 13, for candidates seeking a place on the ballot in the May 1 city council, and hospital and school board elections. Aspirants to public office will have their choice of eight open seats. The filing deadline is Friday, Feb. 12, at 5 pm.

Body The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched the third wave of its Paycheck Protection program (PPP) forgivable-loan initiative.

Body A Hemphill County grand jury returned six felony indictments last Thursday, Jan. 14. It was the first time a grand jury has been called here since Feb. 13, 2020, due to concerns about conducting in-person court hearings during the COVID pandemic.

Body AT 78, BOB WILBURN was still fit as a fiddle. He exercised daily, climbing the stairs at his college alma mater, Abilene Christian University, and walking the two-mile perimeter of the campus.

Body As had been anticipated, Christmas and New Year’s holiday gatherings and increased travel have accelerated the COVID case rate as 2021 begins.

Body What does it mean to quarantine? Local public health authorities determine and establish the quarantine options for their jurisdictions. Quarantine is used to keep someone who might have been exposed to COVID-19 away from others.

Body Local medical providers are urging patients 55 years and older who experience any symptoms of COVID-19 not to delay getting tested.