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Be on the Lookout for Airfare Scams

Wed, 05/12/2021 - 4:00am

With COVID-19 vaccines rolling out, more people are considering traveling this summer. That’s great news for summer vacation plans as well as for scammers. BBB Scam Tracker is receiving reports of con artists creating fake airline ticket booking sites or customer service numbers. If you are buying airfare, use caution and double check the URL or phone number before providing your credit card information.

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Texas motorcyclist deaths spike in 2020

Wed, 05/12/2021 - 4:00am

Despite less traffic on the road in 2020 and a 2% reduction in motorcycle crashes, safety officials are alarmed by a 17% increase in Texas motorcycle fatalities compared to 2019. On average, a motorcyclist is killed in a crash on Texas roads every day—last year 482 died. Motorcyclists account for 12% of all traffic fatalities statewide.

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New resource helps kids manage COVID-19-related stresses

Wed, 05/12/2021 - 4:00am

Texas physicians have unveiled a new tool to help parents support their children whose behavioral health is suffering due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s upheaval.

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Kellough makes donation to CASA of Titus, Camp, and Morris Counties

Wed, 05/12/2021 - 4:00am

Local resident Jere Kellough, right, and Brian Hooper will be making a $3,000 donation to CASA of Titus, Camp, and Morris Counties. Kellough and Hooper sold chances to win a pontoon boat, a jet ski, or $100 cash for a dollar each and recently announced the winners. Wade Cobb, of Country Boys Wrecker in Naples, won the first draw for the pontoon boat, while Randall Heard, of All In Septic in Naples, won the jet ski, and Katelyn McNully won the cash, which she added to the final total for CASA. COURTESY PHOTO

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Sign up now for Kids Discovery College, Homesteading Camp

Wed, 05/12/2021 - 4:00am

The Northeast Texas Community College Continuing Education Department will host its Kids Discovery College July 12- 22 (Monday-Thursday). They are pleased to announce that classes will be offered face-to-face on the NTCC campus with extra COVID-19 safety measures in place. Classes are open to kids ages 8-16.

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Be on the Lookout for Airfare Scams

Texas motorcyclist deaths spike in 2020

New resource helps kids manage COVID-19-related stresses

Kellough makes donation to CASA of Titus, Camp, and Morris Counties

Sign up now for Kids Discovery College, Homesteading Camp

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