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Truitt Family Cabin a historical gem, hidden in plain sight
Have you ever wanted to travel back in time, to the days of dog-trot cabins and farmstead living? Visitors to the Daingerfield area have a historical gem, frontier settlement, authentically preserved, a place where they can get a glimpse into the Days of the Republic of Texas.
UT Health East Texas furloughs employees, cuts hours
Employees of UT Health East Texas are currently seeing many changes in scheduling, hours, and pay. The healthcare system reported that with an order to cancel elective procedures and surgeries, and fewer regular patients visiting the facility, the company is facing a significant economic impact. UT Health East Texas’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tom Cummins, stated in a news conference last Thursday, “I think every system across the country is having to look at what they have to do to continue to provide care and services in this rather challenging environment.”
CASA shares statistics on local child abuse, neglect
The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program began in 1977, when a judge stated that he wanted to know more about the children appearing before him in court. He asked local citizens to enlist to be advocates for these children who experienced abuse and neglect. These volunteer advocates were able to give him thorough information on each child, allowing him to make decisions in the true best interests of the child.
Fourth, fifth cases confirmed in Morris County
Morris County is up to five positive cases of COVID-19, the virus caused by the novel Coronavirus. Morris County Judge Doug Reeder announced the fourth and fifth positive test are from the same household.