Two items of previous discussion are back on the agenda for this coming Tuesday’s regular meeting of the Dawson County Commissioners Court.
Vexus Fiber, a provider of fiber-based residential and commercial internet and telecommunications solutions, will be giving away $25,000 in tuition scholarships to Texas high school seniors who are completing their education in a rural community served by the community.
Folks who regularly lump alcoholic beverages into the cauldron labeled “witches’ brew” may still be shaking their heads, wondering why Anheuser-Busch didn’t get their famous Clydesdales in harness for Super Bowl LV.
My husband, Peter, is taking no chances. I knew this about him before I married him. Peter has a plan for everything and a plan in case the first plan doesn’t pan out. My father would call this “belt and suspenders” planning. Peter’s been walking around in a belt and suspenders ever since I’ve known him.
As President Joe Biden begins his leadership of the United States, he has made calls for peace and unity in the country. Former President Donald Trump issued similar thoughts in some of his outgoing speeches. The desire for such a thing is warranted after all our nation has been through in the last year, from riots in major cities to chaos at the capital. I agree whole heartedly! Words are a start. But, where do we go from there? It is easy to say, but hard to do.
ANDREWS - A familiar face helped deliver the first doses of Pfizer vaccine received by Andrews County.
STANTON – Residents from all four corners of Martin County and everywhere in between converged in Stanton Wednesday to get their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
SEMINOLE - Concerns and complaints about semi-truck traffic through and around Seminole have not fallen on deaf ears. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the congestion at the US 62/385/180 intersection is considered a significant issue, and they are conducting a study intended to find a solution to the problem.
Poka Lambro is now accepting applications for scholarships.
Plains Cotton Growers, Inc. will host a virtual information session on Feb. 16 to review and discuss the numerous options available to producers for the 2021 growing season through the Federal Crop Insurance Program.
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