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Texas will continue to protect those at the greatest risk of hospitalization and death from COVID-19 by expanding vaccination to people 50 to 64 years of age on March 15. More than 93 percent of the Texas fatalities directly caused by the coronavirus have been in people 50 and older, with those ages 50 to 64 accounting for 20 percent of all fatalities. By including this next most vulnerable group, Texas will continue to reduce the number of people who are hospitalized and die from the disease across all races, ethnicities and occupations.

Kelli Holden of Hughes Springs, of Hughes Springs, has earned a Bachelor of Arts, Educational Studies degree from Western Governors University (WGU). The online, nonprofit university has graduated over 218,000 students from across the country since its inception in 1997.

CASA of Titus, Camp, and Morris Counties is pleased to welcome Ashley Robertson and Terri Marchan! Ashley and Terri took an oath before the Honorable Judge Rolston in Titus County on March 18, 2021. Ashley and Terri completed 30 hours of training and courtroom observation. Ashley and Terri are the newest CASA volunteers who have accepted their first case and advocating for children that are in the foster care system. CASA volunteers work for the best interest of the child/children making sure they have a safe, permanent home as quickly as possible. CASA volunteers are citizens in our community, just like you, that want to make a difference in a child/children’s lives while they are removed from their families and placed in foster care. If you want to make a difference in a child’s life contact Krystal Hosmer at 903-717-8940 or visit www. becomeacasa.org or www.casatcm.org. COURTESY PHOTO