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The Texans Recovering Together crisis, counseling and training programs available to residents of Colorado County.
Read moreDonating blood is a selfless act that saves lives. Blood donors may recognize the vital role they play in patient care, but many may wonder if it’s safe to donate blood during the pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is safe for anyone who is well to donate blood. That even goes for people who are social distancing due to COVID-19. The CDC has recommended various safety measures to ensure the safety of donors and donation center volunteers and staff members. Such measures include spacing donor chairs at least six feet apart and encouraging donors to make donation appointments ahead of time. Appointments can ensure donors are not spending more time at the donation center than is absolutely necessary, reducing the likelihood that they have contact with someone who may have COVID-19 but not know it. In addition, the Red Cross notes it has instituted additional safety protocols, such as laundering blankets used by donors after each use and requiring all donors and donation center staff to wear face coverings or masks during the donation process.
Read moreChristmas is behind us and soon we will be celebrating the beginning of a new year! New Year’s Eve will be here in just a few days and a lot of people are going to be spending time making New Year’s resolutions.
Read moreThe holidays are done, but unfortunately the novel coronavirus is still lingering in the area.
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Read moreColumbus Oaks Healthcare Community residents welcomed the new year with New Year’s Eve fun last Thursday. Courtesy
Read moreAUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott announced Dec. 31, 2020 that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $204 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of January as the state continues its response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recipients will also see an additional 15 percent increase in their total benefits in January due to recently passed federal legislation.
Read moreTrafco Industries of Eagle Lake made and donated a new sign for Garwood Veterans Memorial Library recently. Courtesy
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