UT Health East Texas administers second dose of COVID-19 vaccines to caregivers

Three weeks after receiving the first doses of COVID-19 vaccine to reach East Texas, UT Health East Texas caregivers again rolled up their sleeves Tuesday to receive the second dose of the vaccine.   “The second dose went just fine, exactly the same as the first dose,” said Gary Viljoen, director of rehabilitation services at

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Toyota ShareLunker Program Launches 35th Season this Weekend

  AUSTIN – The turning of the calendar to January signals the beginning of the 35th season of the Toyota Sharelunker program. The year-round Toyota Sharelunker program offers four levels of participation for catching bass over 8 pounds or 24 inches in Texas. “We are excited to kick off another ShareLunker season,” said Toyota Sharelunker

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Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Locations

Find a vaccine provider by clicking the limit below. https://txdshs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=91ac7fb5e5fd47e7ada4acfe4a05920a Who’s getting the vaccine now? If you are a front-line healthcare worker or resident of a long-term care facility, you are eligible now to receive the vaccine, since December 14. This group is considered Phase 1A. If you are in Phase 1B, you are also

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Jury duty cancelled

Based on Gregg County’s current COVID numbers and after consultation with our local health authorities, Judge Alfonso Charles and Judge Scott Novy have cancelled the Grand Jury panel for Monday, January 4, 2021. Prospective jurors, who had received a summons for Monday, January 4, are no longer required to appear and they will not be

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Enjoy Miles of Fun in 2021 on a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park

  AUSTIN— Start the new year in nature with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park. This New Year’s Day, walk, bike or paddle your way into 2021 on a First Day Hike at 89 Texas State Parks. First Day Hikes at Texas’ state parks and natural areas aim to help visitors commit to

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NEW RESTRICTIONS DUE TO COVID-19 CASES RISING

GREGG COUNTY MEETS “HIGH HOSPITALIZATION” THRESHOLD, HEIGHTED RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED BY GOVERNOR’S ORDER According to Gregg County Judge Bill Stoudt, on Monday, December 21, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported that the 19 counties that comprise the Piney Woods Trauma Service Area (TSA-G) are now in an “area with high hospitalization”, as defined

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County judge shuts down Upshur courthouse, justice center due to COVID-19

  Upshur County Judge Todd Tefteller, citing “the recent COVID-19 spike and the increasing number of county employees being absent from work due to COVID-19 infections,” on Monday ordered both the county courthouse and justice center in Gilmer closed to the public for the next two days. The facilities will reopen Monday inasmuch as the

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