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Opinion: Rural healthcare needs a lifeline that only Congress can provide

Opinion: Rural healthcare needs a lifeline that only Congress can provide

Keokuk, Iowa; Crisfield, Maryland; Jellico, Tennessee; Bowie, Texas. They’re four very different areas of our country that all represent a dangerous trend: Each has seen their local hospital close since the start of 2020, and they’re not alone.

Since the beginning; of the COVID-19 pandemic, as many as 25 rural community hospitals have shuttered, dropped in-patient care or severely cut services. Congress kept that number from being much higher, saving many hospitals from closure by providing crucial support during the peak the p ... Read more

Fillmore Hotel a time capsule; couple renovating a unique 19

By BARBARA GREEN

editor@bowienewsonline.com

“NOCONA, Texas – The new modern 40-room brick Hotel Fillmore was formally opened with a banquet and ball Wednesday evening. The spacious dining room was filled to overflowing w ... Read more

A couple recovering from covid couldn’t smell the smoke wh

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Kayla and Nathan Dahl were fast asleep when their toddler approached their bed one recent morning to utter two of the few words he knows so far — words that would save his family ... Read more

Eleanor D. Montague

1993 Inductee

Health and Environment

Dr. Eleanor D. Montague, a fierce advocate of public health education and patient participation in treatment decisions, was a pioneer in the treatment of breast cancer using radiation the ... Read more

Texas Elementary School Stops 'Traditional' Birthday Spankings

An eight-year tradition at Alvord Elementary School in the small town of Alvord, Texas is coming to an end following complaints from a few parents. Every year on a student's birthday, the school's principal, Bridget Williams, would call the student into her office and offer them a hug, high-five or birthday spanking. Just about every student would opt for the playful smack on the rear-end.

Williams sent a letter to parents publically acknowledging the tradition in April and let them know they could opt their children out of the pra ... Read more

Semi-trucks crash on U.S. 287 near Bellevue

BELLEVUE, Texas (KAUZ) - Two semi-trucks crashed Wednesday on U.S. 287 near Bellevue, leaving two people hospitalized.

One of the trucks was trying to turn onto FM 1288 when it was hit by the other truck. DPS officials said the driver wa ... Read more

Texas high school senior suspended after dyeing hair allowed

BELLEVUE, Texas (TNN) - A Bellevue ISD student who was suspended for dying her hair gets to return to the classroom after a ruling by the school board. The student will also get to keep her hair dyed.

The Bellevue ISD school board Monday ... Read more

El Paso’s Sunset 3 Years Apart: A Message then, A Message

It has been said that El Paso has some of the BEST sunsets. Who says this? El Pasoans of course, but after Thursday night's sunset it’s not a biased opinion. It’s a fact!

I was driving to take my son to his dad’s house a few minute ... Read more

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Naveen Sharma

Issaquah, Washington

Mayor Pauly believes that all elected officials are servant leaders for the community they represent. As electeds, it is most important that we connect with our community, work to understand the values, goals and priorities of this special community, and reflect that in all the work that we do.