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Tyson Foods Opening Pilot Clinic in Center for Tyson Team Members

Company Partnering with Marathon Health to Launch Seven “Bright Blue” Health Centers

May 28, 2021 – As part of efforts to boost the overall health and wellness of its workforce, Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) is partnering with MARATHON HEALTH to pilot seven “Bright Blue” health centers near company production facilities. The health centers will give Tyson team members and their families easier access to high-quality healthcare and, in most cases, at no cost.*

My Five Cents: Budget, Broadband, College Athletes, Freedom to Worship, Workforce Training

May 28, 2021 - The last week of session is coming to a close and the long nights have stretched into the early hours of the following mornings. We're sprinting to the finish of an unusual session and passing consequential and substantial legislation.

Here are five things happening around your state:

1. Budget Conference Committee Report approved by Senate

Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas offers Virtual Job Fairs

Virtual Job Fairs on Thursdays & Weekly Pop-Up Workforce Centers Connects People with Jobs and Businesses with Qualified Candidates

May 27, 2021 - Through digital highways and rural roadways, Workforce Solutions Deep East Texas continues in June to offer a multi-pronged free approach to helping Deep East Texas businesses thrive and get individuals back to work or on a path to sustainable careers. As of June 26, Texas will no longer issue additional federal pandemic unemployment assistance.

EnviroKid's Murals Restored, Returned to the Newly Renovated Square

May 21, 2021 - The EnviroKids Murals are one of the lastest updates to the newly renovated downtown Center square with the murals restored and returned this month to their original location.

Act F.A.S.T. to Survive a Stroke

Fast care for strokes is critical, Nacogdoches Medical Center urges the community to know the signs and act F.A.S.T.

May 25, 2021 - With May serving as National Stroke Awareness Month in the United States, local health experts are saying there’s no time like the present for the community to learn more about the signs, symptoms and treatment of stroke, while making lifestyle changes to help reduce their risk of stroke.

Tri-County Community Action, Inc. June 7 Board Meeting

May 24, 2021 - Tri-County Community Action, Inc. will hold a regular scheduled Board Meeting on Monday, June 7, 2021 at 6:30pm via ZOOM.

If anyone would like to attend the meeting please contact Yolanda Neal at (936) 598-6315 Ext: 200.

Prepare to “Rock Your Boat” This Summer by Taking a Boater Education Course, Being a Safe Boater

May 21, 2021 - “Rock Your Boat” Campaign Urges Boater Education to Reduce Fatalities, Injuries on Texas Waterways this Summer

With fatalities on Texas waterways up 40 percent in the first quarter of 2021, Texas boaters are being urged to take boater education before heading to lakes and rivers this Memorial Day. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is launching a “Rock Your Boat” campaign urging boater education to help reduce fatalities and injuries on Texas waterways.

UCO College of Fine Arts and Design Awards Scholarship to Shelbyville Resident

May 21, 2021 - The University of Central Oklahoma’s College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD) recently awarded more than 130 scholarships for the 2021-22 academic year, including one to Shelbyville resident Hannah Bates.

Bates, an art education major, received the Piper Family Scholarship for the Arts.

“The University of Central Oklahoma is student centered and helping students learn is our number one priority,” said Charleen Weidell, M.F.A., interim dean of CFAD.

Capital Update from Chris Paddie: House Passes Several Important Measures

May 21, 2021 - Last week, the House hit an important deadline, the last day to debate House bills. With things moving fast and furious this week, the House passed several important measures.

My Five Cents: Gulf Coast Protection, Pandemic Unemployment Benefits, Winter Storm Uri, Religious Freedom Act, HB 33

May 20, 2021 - Session is drawing to a close. This is the last week for Senate committees to realistically consider bills to vote out of committee. We have until May 26 to vote on any bill on the floor. After that, the Senate can only vote on Conference Committee Reports or concur with House amendments until we adjourn Sine Die on May 31.