Opinion

Is the COVID-19 vaccine safe for pregnant women?

Wed, 02/03/2021 - 4:00am

With COVID-19 vaccines available to eligible groups across the nation, there is an abundance of information and misinformation. Vulnerable groups, such as pregnant and lactating women, are unsure if the vaccine is safe for them. Dr. Mark Turrentine, professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Baylor College of Medicine, addresses vaccine safety for these groups in the following Q&A.

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The Scratching Post

Wed, 02/03/2021 - 4:00am

Ok, I know I said last week that I was going to take a week or so off, but I wanted to tell you this funny story about something that happened at my home with my humans.

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An interesting time in the vegetable gardening year

Wed, 02/03/2021 - 4:00am

This is an interesting time IN the vegetable gardening year. Seed catalogs have arrived with many choices and so little time before those “early bird sales” expire. Every year brings new varieties and national award winners from which that you seemingly must use if you want to get the biggest, tastiest, and mostest fruit results!

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Capital Highlights

Wed, 02/03/2021 - 4:00am

It’s an honor to take over writing “Capital Highlights” from two capable predecessors, Chris Cobler and Ed Sterling. They are tough acts to follow, but I’ll do my best.