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Stonewall Living Center grand opening rescheduled for May 2

The new Stonewall Living Center, slated to host an open house for the public on March 22, has postponed the event until Saturday, May 2, from 2 to 4 p.m. according to Ann Rocha with Stonewall Memorial Hospital. The change is in response to nationwide advice to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19.

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Texas has ability to test for COVID-19; Lubbock among six equipped labs

AUSTIN — Texas now has the capacity to test for CO- VID-19, Gov. Greg Abbott announced on March 5 in a joint press conference with Department of State Health Services Commissioner John Hellerstedt and Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd.

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NEWS & EVENT IN SURROUNDING COUNTIES

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In “Tightrope”’s balancing act, Pulitzer prize duo explore the 21st-century American condition

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Countywide storm shelter drill set for Dickens county March 23

Dickens County Emergency Management Services coordinator Wess Abbott reminds all those in Dickens, McAdoo, and Spur and other areas of the county to participate in the countywide drill March 23, in preparation for the spring severe weather season.

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Fish fry for Lent—or the lake

Attending a fish fry was a common occurrence when I was growing up at White River Lake, any time of the year.

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Time frame for spring planting is narrow

Spring officially arrives this week, March 19. The day we celebrate as the first day of spring is known variously as the spring equinox, the vernal equinox, or the March equinox.

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Stonewall Living Center to hold grand opening March 22 in Aspermont

On March 22, Stonewall Memorial Hospital will throw open the doors for the public to get a preview of its 3o-room/53-bed Stonewall Living Center on North Broadway (U.S. 83) in Aspermont.

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Three area schools advance in District 15-1A One-Act Play competition

On March 5, 2o2o, three high schools presented oneact plays at Spur High School in UIL District 15-1A competition. All three advanced to the Bi-District contest, slated for March 24 in Seymour.