Triple A-Texas reports that about 3.7 million Texans are expected to travel during the Independence Day Holiday from July 1–5. More Texans than ever, about 3.3 million will drive to their Independence Day destinations. Airports will be busier, too, as AAA Texas forecasts around 338,000 leisure passengers will fly for …
Read More »Federal COVID Unemployment Supplement Ends Saturday In Texas
Federal unemployment benefits tied to COVID-19 will end Saturday in the state of Texas. In May, Governor Abbott announced that Texas was opting out of federal unemployment compensation, including $300 weekly payments. It is expected to affect roughly 500,000 Texans.
Read More »Warning About Flood Damaged Used Cars
The Texas Department of Insurance warns the public about scam artists who are taking advantage of a used car shortage by selling flood-damaged vehicles they purchase at a salvage auction. The cars were damaged a month ago after flooding in Louisiana and Southeast Texas. As a result, used car prices …
Read More »Winnsboro Police Seeking Animal Cruelty Suspects
Winnsboro Police is asking for the public’s help with an animal cruelty/animal abandonment case. In the late-night hours of Wednesday, June 16, two unknown persons abandoned two very sick pups without food or water. One of the puppies has died, and the other is not doing well. If you recognize …
Read More »Huertas Takes Command Of DLA Distribution Red River, Texas
Army Lt. Col. Seth M. Olmstead relinquished command to Army Lt. Col. Sonia I. Huertas during a change of command ceremony at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, June 18. A native of San Juan, Puerto Rico, Huertas enlisted in the Army as a personnel specialist in 1999. After …
Read More »Nursing Home Training At PJC Sulphur Springs Center
A classroom of nurse aide candidates is studying under Instructor Kristi Shultz, (standing right) who is coordinator of Nursing Home Training at PJC. For more information about the program, call 903-885-1232.
Read More »Hopkins County Chamber Connection
By Butch Burney Summer may be a time for vacations and holidays, but a lot is going on at the Chamber. Adult Leadership, the stew logo contest, the upcoming Showcase, and a political luncheon are just a few of the things we are working on, and here’s some information on …
Read More »Democrats Detour Republicans In Texas
Congressional Democrats have found a way to expand Medicaid in the one-dozen states, including Texas, that haven’t done so. They will attempt to go around conservative state government leaders and work with local leaders. San Antonio Congressman Lloyd Doggett pushes a bill that would give federal dollars directly to local …
Read More »Unemployment And The Workforce
Ray Perryman Across the country, extra unemployment benefits are drying up. In Texas, it ends this week. Economist Ray Perryman says this will not push workers back into the labor market because of other factors in play, such as the availability of child care. The extra $300 that was added …
Read More »Vaccines And Children
It has been about one month since the FDA cleared the COVID vaccine for teenagers, yet most remain on the sidelines. According to 14-year-old Angelina Allegrini of San Antonio, who got the shot, the key to influencing people her age lies on Twitter and Instagram. There are nearly 17 million …
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