Stephenville community news in brief
Stephenville Empire-Tribune
CASA hosting informational sessions
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for the Cross Timbers Area is hosting a series of informational sessions for prospective volunteers.
CASA 101 Informational Sessions are a no-obligation introduction to CASA and its mission to provide abused and neglected children in foster care with CASA volunteers who can speak up for their well-being.
CASA staff and current advocates will discuss what it means to be a CASA, the increasing need for additional volunteers, and how community members can help make a difference in the life of children in foster care.
All informational sessions will be virtual via Zoom.
th weekly allocation across Texas by the Department of State Health Services.
Brown County is scheduled to receive 100 doses of Moderna vaccine, allocated to United Pharmacy in Brownwood.
Callahan County will receive 100 doses of Moderna, allocated to United Pharmacy in Clyde.
Eastland County is to receive 100 doses of Moderna, allocated to Love Oak Pharmacy.
Erath County, 200 doses of Moderna, allocated to Dublin Family Medicine.
McCulloch County, 100 doses of Moderna, allocated to Brady Medical Clinic.
Scouts need help to fill the food bank
Carl Kieke
I could use some help this weekend from any of my readers who may be in Abilene.
Until a few years ago, Boy Scouts ran a food drive for Food Bank of West Central Texas in early November. For several reasons, it ran its course and was discontinued.
This year it returns, but in a different format. Instead of going door-to-door, youth groups are setting up in front of Abilene’s United Supermarkets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
There aren’t enough scout units in Abilene to cover all stores all day. So the opportunity is being offered to Girl Scouts, 4-H, Trail Life Boys and American Heritage Girls.
Stop the Silence raises awareness of victims of violence, resources available
E-T staff report
Residents of all ages came together for a Stop the Silence rally on Tuesday at Optimist Jaycee Park in Stephenville to raise awareness of the number of violent crimes and victims of violence in Erath County, as well as highlight resources available to those affected.
In conjunction with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, which is April 18-24, the event aimed to raise awareness about crime victims’ issues and rights and introduce the community to the important resources and services available.
Representatives from a variety of organizations were on hand, showing support and informing the public of the services they offer.
One new COVID-19 case reported in county; center still providing free vaccinations
E-T staff report
Erath County saw an increase of one new case of COVID-19 this week, according to a report released Friday by county emergency management officials. The new case was confirmed in Stephenville.
As of Wednesday, 23.6% of Texans have been fully vaccinated, according to reports from the Texas Tribune.
The average number of new cases decreased by 91 statewide compared with the seven-day average a week ago. On Thursday, 2,195 new confirmed cases were reported statewide, the Tribune reports.
Eligibility requirements for Texans seeking to be vaccinated now include all adults. Those 16 years of age and older are eligible to receive the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, and individuals age 18 or older are eligible to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, according to the Department of State Health Services.