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First legislative coffee of new year held in Bedford
The first legislative coffee of 2022 was held on Friday, Jan. 21 at the Taylor County Farm Bureau Office. State Senator Mark Costello and State Representative Cecil Dolecheck talked about their first few days of the 2022 session and the governor’s speech. Mark Costello said, “I think the governor’s speech this year was my favorite…
Read MoreEarly periodic screenings helps families keep up to date on vaccinations
Publisher’s note: A series of articles about Taylor County Public Health continues. We will look at each department and the programs that are offered. Two programs that are a part of the Maternal and Child Health program are Early Periodic Screening and Diagnostic Treatment (EPSDT), education and outreach for the Hawk-I program, and immunizations. EPSDT…
Read MoreA Year in Review for Bedford Chamber
After a difficult 2020, Bedford came roaring back in 2021 with some great new businesses opening their doors (Napa Auto Parts, Kutting Loose Salon, Roots Chiropractic, and Be Still Mercantile). There was even a Mexican Restaurant briefly open in town – El Garrafon will be reopened under the new name Tampico Mexican Restaurant in 2022…
Read MoreTaylor County tables decision on vaccine mandate
Taylor County Board of Supervisors reviewed minor changes in the Taylor County Mandatory Vaccination Policy on Thursday, Jan. 6. Department heads met with the board on January 4 and made recommendations. County attorney Clint Spurrier reviewed those recommendations with the board. The word “booster” would be removed from the policy. OSHA does not list a…
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