Wednesday, Medical experts announced in a joint statement that they would offer the booster doses of the COVID-19 vaccine by this fall, subject to authorization from the FDA and CDC. They expect the booster shots for all Americans to begin the week of September 20 and to start eight months …

On Wednesday, the Texas Department of State Health Services Coronavirus Dashboard showed 201 estimated active cases of COVID in Titus County. The total number of fatalities listed on the dashboard remains 85.

Monica Latrice Minter Titus County arrested 45-year-old Monica Latrice Minter, of Talco, on a warrant for Possession of a Controlled Substance. She remains in the Titus County jail. The judge has not set a bond, and she remains in jail. Sara Beth Jean Deputies arrested 32-year-old Sarah Beth Jean of …

  On Wednesday, the Texas Department of State Health Services Coronavirus Dashboard showed 270 estimated active cases of COVID in Hopkins County. The total number of fatalities listed on the dashboard has risen to 120.

Applications for the Hopkins County Fall Festival Arts & Crafts Show are now available at the Agri-Life Extension Service, and they have received numerous responses. If you or someone you know likes to sell their hand-made, hand-crafted items, call 903-885-3443. They’ll send you the information. The Arts & Crafts Show …

The Hopkins County Chamber of Commerce allows a non-profit organization to sell drinks at the Stew Contest every year. The Chamber will pick one organization out of a hat and award drink sales to that organization. If you are interested in placing your organization’s name in the drawing, please call …

A company that operates nursing homes in north Texas supports President Biden’s announcement Wednesday that all nursing home employees will have to get the COVID vaccine if their company gets federal funds. Brian Levy with Cambridge Caregiver says it’s an important step to protect their residents, and he thinks the …

  By Dr. Amanda Green, Chief Medical Officer If a researcher were to sit down at the end of 2021 and tabulate and record the number of times individual vital words were mentioned over the year, “vaccine” would surely be near the top. The advent of COVID-19 vaccines, and their …

Texas has more than 550,000 youth who are involved in 4-H experiences each year. The Texas 4-H year officially starts on September 1, but enrollment opened on August 15. Young people in 4-H learn about citizenship, leadership, foods and nutrition, healthy lifestyles, veterinary science, fashion & interior design, technology, horticulture, …