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Gov. relaxes rules, allows bars to open

Sat, 10/10/2020 - 12:00am

Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday issued an executive order to open bars and similar establishments at up to 50 percent capacity in conjunction with county officials. In hospital regions with low COVID-19 hospitalizations, the county judges will be able to opt their county into opening bars beginning Oct. 14, provided they assist in enforcing health protocols. The Governor’s Executive Order also increases the occupancy levels for all business establishments other than bars to 75 percent.

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Help to keep on truckin’

Sat, 10/10/2020 - 12:00am

A Mexia-based food distribution organization is looking for a business or two to sponsor the cost of transporting donated food to Mexia each week.

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Veterinary medicine is making great strides in treating animals with cancer

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 12:00am

Although any illness in a beloved pet is stressful for their owner, cancer holds an especially alarming stigma that may be a point of fear for many. However, the veterinary field is continuously improving the treatment of this disease, leading to more favorable outcomes.

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Who is Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general accused of bribery and abuse of office?

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 12:00am

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is in hot water again. In a letter obtained by the Austin American-Statesman and KVUE-TV, seven senior aides said they believe their boss is “violating federal and/or state law including prohibitions related to improper influence, abuse of office, bribery and other potential criminal offenses.” The brief letter says the officials reported the violations to law enforcement but did not provide details about the alleged crimes.

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Texas U.S. Attorney John Bash resigns

Wed, 10/07/2020 - 12:00am

U.S. Attorney John Bash, who serves the Western District of Texas, will resign at the end of the week to take a position in the private sector, according to a Monday statement from the Department of Justice.