Health
What is cedar fever? Experts explain Texas winter irritant
By Stephen O’Shea— Cedar fever season is almost upon us, and at a time when having a fever – or even catching a slight cold – is concerning, it’s more important than ever to understand the symptoms and source of this common Central Texas allergy. For starters, cedar fever isn’t a flu or a virus…
Read MoreMaking health and wellness a priority in 2021
Knox County Hospital District— KNOX CITY – With the New Year upon us, it is the perfect time to optimistically look ahead. This year offers a chance for new beginnings and new reasons for hope. With a couple of COVID-19 vaccines promising to offer relief from the pandemic, we have much to look forward to…
Read MoreKnox didn’t get additional doses
By James McAfee— KNOX CITY—Stephen Kuehler, the administrator for the Knox County Hospital District, reported Monday morning that he didn’t receive any additional vaccines last week. “I’ve gotten a total of 200 and have been able to get shots for all the medical providers and enough for both the Munday Nursing Home and the Brazos…
Read MoreMore vaccines coming for Knox
By James McAfee/The Knox County News-Courier— KNOX CITY—Knox County Hospital administrator Stephen Kuehler reported Monday morning that the 100 does of the Moderna vaccine that arrived last month have been given to healthcare workers and at the nursing homes here in Knox County. “I’m hoping to get some more this week,” he said. Kuehler added…
Read MoreEssential caregiver Legislation filed
Rep. James Frank office— AUSTIN – With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing Texans to carefully navigate family events, those living in isolation are facing a holiday season unlike any other. In response to emergency rules that have limited family access to long-term care facilities, Rep. James B. Frank (R – Wichita Falls) and Sen. Lois W.…
Read MoreKnox receives 100 doses
The News-Courier— KNOX CITY—One hundred doses of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived at the Knox Country Hospital last Wednesday, according to administrator Stephen Kuehler. For now, the limited supply is reserved for front-line health care workers and certain high-risk populations. State health officials announced earlier that older people and those with qualifying health conditions will be…
Read MoreKCOCISD cancels remote learning
City provides $10,309.60 grant The News-Courier— KNOX CITY—The Knox City/O’Brien Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees voted to cancel remote learning for all students during its December meeting last Thursday. The only exceptions will be for students who are quarantined by close contact, a positive COVID 19 test, school wide closures related to COVID…
Read MoreFDA approves second vaccine
WASHINGTON—The Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency authorization of the Moderna vaccine last Friday. The move follows an endorsement of the vaccine following an evaluation of clinical trial data by the FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee. Moderna already has millions of doses prepared, and the federal government has pre-issued a large order…
Read More16 active cases
The number of active cases of the virus remained about the same last week as Knox County Judge Stan Wojcik reported the Knox County had 16, raising the total to 277.
Read MoreKnox OKs water line
The News-Courier staff— BENJAMIN—The Knox County Commissioners Court approved a request by Lyndle Reeves to lay a water line across CR 3671 during its December meeting. The addition, the commissioners approved a bid of $1,200 from Sonya and Gabriel Ruiz for property in Knox City, adopted rules of procedure for the court and OKed an…
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