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AG Paxton Announces $113 Million Settlement with Apple Over iPhone Throttling

November 19, 2020 – Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a coalition of over 30 other attorneys general in a $113 million settlement with Apple, Inc. regarding Apple’s 2016 decision to throttle customers’ iPhone speeds in order to address unexpected shutdowns in some iPhones. After a multistate investigation, during which Texas served on an executive committee with Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, Missouri, Louisiana, Ohio, Wisconsin and the District of Columbia, the attorneys general allege that Apple discovered battery issues led to unexpected shutdowns in iPhones.

National Great American Smokeout

November 19, 2020 - Did you know that tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the United States? Each year, smoking accounts for 443,000 premature deaths and according to the American Cancer Society thousands of non-smokers die as a result of exposure to secondhand smoke. November 19th is the Great American Smokeout and there is no better time than now to quit the use of any tobacco product.

Golden Eye Clinic Invites Patients, Friends with a Thankful Heart

November 19, 2020 - The staff at Golden Eye Clinic would like to extend an invitation to our patients and friends to join us for hotdogs and refreshments on Thursday, November 19th from 11:30am to 1:30pm. Dr. Dixon Golden, Dr. Heather Ihlo, and Dr. Carmen Mackey will be in attendance to greet patients and welcome new friends.

The year 2020 has been challenging for all of us, but we have taken the safety and loyalty of our patients seriously, extending the best possible eye care. We are thankful for our small town and our community.

DSHS Shares Advice for a Safe, Healthy Thanksgiving

November 19, 2020 - With Thanksgiving right around the corner, Texas enters the holiday season at a time when COVID-19 is spreading rapidly and hospitalizations continue to rise throughout the state. The Texas Department of State Health Services is providing guidance on how to decrease the risk of spreading the novel coronavirus to protect yourself, your family and your community.

Center Livestock Market Report for Nov. 18

November 18, 2020 - Center Livestock Market Report for November 18, 2020.

Summary: Feeder cattle remain under pressure with plainer cattle seeing the biggest reduction. Slaughter cows and bulls $3 lower.

No sale next week. Happy Thanksgiving!

Cattle Sold: 897 HD

Sellers: 93
Buyers: 31

Steers:
150-300 LBS: 1.30 to 1.90
300-400 LBS: 1.15 to 1.90
400-500 LBS:   .95 to 1.70
500-600 LBS:   .90 to 1.40
600-700 LBS:   .70 to 1.32
700-800 LBS:   .75 to 1.17

SWEPCO Participates in Fifth Annual Utility Scam Awareness Day

November 18, 2020 - Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO), an American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) company, joined Utilities United Against Scams (UUAS) today to recognize the fifth annual Utility Scam Awareness Day. Utility Scam Awareness Day is part of the weeklong International Scam Awareness Week, an advocacy and awareness campaign focused on educating customers and exposing the tactics used by scammers.

Shelby County Taking Bids

November 18, 2020 - Shelby County District Attorney’s Office is taking sealed bids on 2005 Cadillac CST.

Sealed Bids must be in by December 7, 2020  at 4:30. Sealed bids will be opened in Commissioners Court on December 9, 2020.

Sealed bids must be brought to the County Judges office at 200 San Augustine Street 2nd Floor.

Contact number 936-598-3863.

Please be sure to include your contact information on the sealed bid.

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