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Gov. Greg Abbott promises to ramp up COVID-19 vaccinations across Texas during 2021
Twenty-eight coronavirus vaccination hubs will receive most of the state's next shipment of COVID-19 vaccines this week, with 158,825 doses shipping to providers able to manage large-scale efforts as more doses arrive in the state.
Non-profit to collect Valentines for veterans and forward-deployed
Soldier’s Angels, a national non-profit organization, is continuing its annual tradition of collecting Valentine’s Day cards to send to veterans in VA hospitals and to those who are forward deployed. But this year they are asking volunteers to include a financial donation of $1 to their cards.
Weather delays start of Fredericksburg community COVID-19 testing Monday, Jan. 11
Up to 600 tests can be given daily in new week-long public testing format throughout Fredericksburg
Kerrville leaders announce plan for COVID-19 call center
A call center will be up and running in the next week or so to allow people to preregister for a vaccine once a sufficient stock is available, announced county emergency management coordinator William “Dub” Thomas on Thursday.
Local favorites return to Cailloux Theater stage, others planned
Hill Country favorites the Symphony of the Hills and the New Buddy Holly Band are planning to bring their special brand of entertainment to the stage of the Cailloux Theater soon.
More than two dozen of Texas’ rural hospitals haven’t received any COVID-19 vaccines
Those lucky enough to be near another provider with shots available are relying on neighborly generosity — encouraged but not mandated by the state — to innoculate front-line workers while they wait.
Bandera City repeals ordinance regarding mask fines
Bandera City Council voted 3-2 Monday night to rescind Ordinance No. 377, which was enacted last July. The vote was held during a special meeting following state-mandated closures of bars throughout the county on Dec. 29.
Texas school sports moved indoors for the winter along with COVID-19
Some states delayed winter sports, but Texas has allowed the games to go on with precautions. Medical experts say the transmission risks are simply too high.
Texan Bars closed as virus surges … Again.
Gillespie County among many other counties' bars will have to close and businesses now operating at 75% were ordered to scale back to 50% capacity beginning at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, County Judge Mark Stroeher announced after an order by Texas Governor Greg Abbott.
‘I Don’t Think It’s Inevitable’: Mental Health Experts On Coping With Seasonal Affective Disorder
Seasonal affective disorder could be a larger problem this year after months of social isolation, but there are ways to manage symptoms.
Trump signs stimulus bill granting most Americans $600 in pandemic aid
The president's decision to back down and sign the measure released $900 billion in stimulus funds into the economy that had been held up for nearly a week.
Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen tests positive for coronavirus
“We are unable to pinpoint our initial exposure, as we ... made the difficult decision to celebrate Christmas with just our own household this year,” Bonnen, who is retiring from the House, wrote on his Facebook page.
