Area News
Sam Houston State University Announces Fall 2020 Dean’s List
The students listed on the Dean’s List of Academic Honors at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, are undergraduates who have achieved a grade point average of at least 3.5 out of a perfect 4.0 in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours. The university would like to recognize the following students for earning the honor for the Fall 2020 semester.
Thornton Senior News
If I may repeat myself, I’d like to say you don’t want the Covid 19 Virus as it’s some bad weakening stuff. I am gaining some strength back slowly and went to meet with 10 other Seniors on Thursday.
MSSLC vaccinates 600-plus on first round
The Mexia State Supported Living Center is holding a big COVID-19 vaccination drive for its staff and residents to get as many vaccinated as possible, with the first round of of injections being administered Jan. 12-15.
Combating Scam Calls
Scam calls have been a growing problem in recent years, but they’re not just annoying, they’re dangerous. According to data from BBB Scam Tracker and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), scammers used phones to reach their targets more than any other method of contact. While most people ignored these calls, those who fell victim lost an average of $1,000. In 2020, more than 2,000 Texans reported scam calls to BBB.