The Paris-Lamar County Health District on Monday opened a Covid Center at 1128 Clarksville St., Suite 150, near PrimeTime. The clinic is solely designated for the testing and vaccination for the SARS-Cov-2 Covid-19 Virus.
âThe Covid-19 pandemic is far from over, but the need for large vaccination hubs is. The demand for more flexible hours for testing and vaccination is what the Department of State Health Services is trending to,â said Alison Thrasher, Covid Center coordinator.
The center will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with vaccination dates this week being Thursday and Friday. Those wanting first doses of Moderna or single doses of Johnson & Johnson may register online at paristexas.gov/covidvaccinelist, or call 903-715-0422 to register during regular business hours. Questions may also be submitted to covidcoordinator@paristexas.gov or chat via text to 903-568-0646.
Most of the U.S. and Paris are suspended in a Covid plateau phase. Our infection rates are much better, but not yet at the cut off level indicating that the
When Dr. Steve Clifford steps down Monday from his position on Paris City Council, he should do so knowing much has been accomplished during his six years in office, four of those as mayor.
From taking action against substandard work on infrastructure projects, to initiating the revitalization of the cityâs antiquated wastewater plant, to creating common sense safety protocols for rental properties, to leading the city through difficult race relation issue, to working with the Paris Economic Development Corp. to make it more efficient, and to convince American SpiralWeld Pipe Co. to come to Paris, Clifford and his fellow council members have made Paris a better place to live.
Thereâs been a lot of good news in the Red River Valley lately. Some of the best, particularly for our local economy, is the success of the 14th annual Easton Southwest Shoot-out last weekend. More than 1,500 archers were registered for the event, which was a welcome return given its cancellation last year amid the Covid-19 pandemic. The tourism event surely provided a much needed boost to our local hotels and motels, which continue to struggle as travel has not yet reached pre-pandemic levels.
Speaking of tournaments, thumbs up to Mick Horton for his prize-winning catch of the day in Brannanâs Bass Shop Fishing Tournament. It was a beautiful day of fishing after a night of storms, and Hortonâs catch looked awful good in the winnerâs circle.
Boxers don’t win matches when they’ve got their opponent on the ropes. We might have Covid-19 on the ropes, but now is not the time to walk away from the