Rural counties receive new allotment of vaccines, others still waiting on more
Rural counties receive new allotment of vaccines, others still waiting on more By Mason Brighton | January 19, 2021 at 9:52 PM CST - Updated January 19 at 10:39 PM
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (TNN) - While vaccine shipments continue across the state of Texas, some rural counties in Texoma are just now beginning to see large amounts of doses come their way.
Baylor, Clay and Montague counties all are getting Pfizer doses. Clay County Memorial Hospital got this weekâs shipment Tuesday. Appointments are being made and shots are going into arms starting Wednesday.
Tyson Foods to invest $26 million in Vernon bacon plant
Tyson Foods to invest $26 million in Vernon bacon plant By KAUZ Team | January 11, 2021 at 4:05 PM CST - Updated January 12 at 1:21 AM
VERNON, Texas (TNN) - Tyson Foods announced a $26 million investment to expand production at the Vernon, Texas Wright Brand Bacon Plant.
The project will create 32 new jobs, bringing the total employment at the plant to more than 800.
“This project is great news for our plant, our community and our customers,” said Dane Bonfy, manager of the Wright Brand plant. “We love the Vernon community and look forward to growing our team with the additional positions and meeting the growing demand for our products.”
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Tyson Foods is investing $26 million to expand production at the iconic Wright Brand bacon facility in Vernon, Texas. Scheduled for completion by March of 2021, the expansion is expected to create 32 new jobs, bringing the total employment at the plant to more than 800.
“This project is great news for our plant, our community and our customers,” said Dane Bonfy, manager of the Wright Brand plant. “We love the Vernon community and look forward to growing our team with the additional positions and meeting the growing demand for our products.”
Hiring for these and other positions starts immediately, Bonfy added.
“I am extremely excited about the addition and enhancements to the Wright Brand facility in Vernon, Texas,” said Vernon Mayor Pam Gosline. “Adding jobs is nothing but great news for our community. Tyson Foods is and always has been a vital ingredient to the growth of Vernon, and we are very thankful to them for all they do for our community. Vernon