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SMHD Clinic Coordinator Jan Harris administers the COVID vaccine to Jayton resident Lenora Stanaland during the vaccine clinic held at the Kent County Community Center on Tuesday, February 9, 2021

SMHD Clinic Coordinator Jan Harris administers the COVID vaccine to Jayton resident Lenora Stanaland during the vaccine clinic held at the Kent County Community Center on Tuesday, February 9, 2021

Stonewall Memorial administers hundreds of COVID vaccines

The Stonewall Memorial Hospital medical staff has been swamped this week, administering hundreds of COVID vaccines over multiple days and several locations, distributing the district’s supply as quickly as it arrives. Governor Greg Abbot announced in early December that the CDC allotted over 1.
Livestock owners encouraged to be aware of potentially toxic plants

Livestock owners encouraged to be aware of potentially toxic plants

Livestock owners encouraged to be aware of potentially toxic plants

Spring is getting closer and summer is not far behind. As the seasons change, it’s important to be aware of the different plants growing in your surroundings and their potential toxic effects on cattle and horses. Common plants that cause toxicity in cattle and horses Cat Barr, Ph.D.
BLAST FROM THE PAST

BLAST FROM THE PAST

BLAST FROM THE PAST

These are two of five photos that were turned into the newspaper office to see if we could help identify the individuals. All we know is that they were taken in 1949 by a Studer Photograph Company of San Antonio photographer.
Commissioners canvass Texas HD-68

Commissioners canvass Texas HD-68

Commissioners canvass Texas HD-68

Commissioners in Fisher and Stonewall counties met on Monday, where the votes from the recent special election for Texas House District 68 were canvassed. Governor Greg Abbot is expected to set a date for a runoff election once all votes are certified in the upcoming days.

Spinach acres down, quality up

Texas spinach growers were reporting fewer planted acres due to COVID-19, but excellent quality and growing conditions this season, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert. Larry Stein, Ph.D.