Now there are more than 500-million at-home COVID tests ready for you to order on the government’s website. However, there are questions about how effective they are in detecting the omicron variant. Dr. Jason Bowling at San Antonio’s University Health System says a lot of this comes down to human …

Candidate filing for the May 7 Texas Municipal Election begins today and will continue through Friday, February 18. The election will fill seats on city councils, schools, and hospital boards in some areas. There will also be bond issue propositions in some entities.

The Snowflakes and Diamonds Gala was held over the weekend, a record-setting event. The total raised from the Gala and the online auction was $105,000. Money raised will significantly benefit the Red River Valley Down Syndrome Society and the Johnny Stallings Reach Center on Lamar Avenue.

Texas State Capitol The bill passed by the state legislature that prohibits transgender athletes in K-12 schools from participating in sports that align with their gender identity is now law. The law applies to students attending all public-school districts or open‑enrollment charter schools. As a result, students can now participate …

Christopher Evin Pyron Hopkins County Deputies responded to a disturbance report on CR 2403 and met with a man stabbed in hand. Further investigation led officers to learn that Christopher Evin Pyron of Winnsboro had been dropped at the residence to gather his belongings, allegedly stabbed the victim with a …

Due to an increase in community COVID cases, The Christus-Mother Frances Hospital Community Health Fair that was to be held this Saturday at the HW Grays Building at Pacific Park has been postponed.  It will be rescheduled for a later date.    THe hospital apologizes for any inconvenience, but wants …

By Butch Burney It’s not too late to sign up for the Chamber’s Lunch and Learn next week. April Bliss, founder of Bliss Digital Innovations, will present the Chamber’s quarterly Lunch and Learn, providing small businesses with useful, timely information about digital advertising options that fit your small business. The …

COVID cases are surging, even among people vaccinated, but public health experts say we’re not close to achieving herd immunity. Dr. John Carlo with the Texas Medical Association says this virus is constantly changing. He says each version of COVID is slightly different, so even if we reach herd immunity …

The all-Republican Texas Supreme Court will now hear the one remaining legal challenge to the Texas six-week abortion ban. It was the decision of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday. Abortion providers in Texas were hoping the case would be sent back to a federal district court in …