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Daughters of American Revolution meets, hears presentation on patriot

Sat, 10/30/2021 - 12:00am

Jonathan Hardin Chapter-Daughters of the American Revolution met in the conference room of the Gibbs Memorial Library in Mexia on Wednesday, Oct. 13. The meeting was called to order by Treasurer Diane Pullin, who stepped in for Madam Regent Nancy McSwane. The invocation was given by Pat Wiggens, who stepped in for Chaplain Marsha Black. The DAR ritual was led by Diane Pullin, followed by the pledge to the American and Texas flags, led by Beth Harrison and Beverly Jones, followed by the President General’s message read by Diane Pullin.

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COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5-11 are heading to Texas after FDA gives Pfizer shot emergency use authorization

Sat, 10/30/2021 - 12:00am

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized the emergency use of the Pfizer-BioN- Tech COVID-19 vaccine on children ages 5-11, marking a long-awaited milestone in the nearly two-year fight against the deadly virus that experts say has likely already infected nearly half the population in that age group.

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Tips to pick the best place to relocate or retire

Sat, 10/30/2021 - 12:00am

(StatePoint) Whether retirement is in on the horizon for you or you are simply planning to move to your dream retirement area earlier than planned thanks to telework, there is a lot to consider when relocating.