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Preparing for a heat wave

The American Red Cross North Texas Region reminds North Texans this week may bring the highest temperatures we’ve seen this summer. A little preparation can go a long way in helping to keep you, your family and your fur babies safe during intense heat.

Decrease in patients presenting with stroke

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), healthcare facilities across the nation are seeing a decline in the number of patients arriving to emergency rooms for treatment of stroke. This is not due to a decline in strokes occurring. Stroke symptoms are generally recognized by a family member or friend before the person suffering a stroke realizes they have symptoms. With the initial stay-at-home orders to decrease the spread of COVID-19, stroke symptoms may have gone unnoticed due to limited face-to-face interactions. Two more reasons identified for a decrease in patients presenting with strokes are: busy emergency rooms and patient’s fear of catching the coronavirus while in the hospital.

Opposition to reservoir still strong

Opposition to reservoir still strong

Marvin Nichols Reservoir is officially a part of the 2022 Texas State Water Plan, but the fight to stop the construction of the proposed reservoir is far from over. Those who have organized to oppose the construction of the mammoth 66,000-acre lake note that there is still plenty of time for them to be successful in their quest to keep it out of the Sulphur River Basin. Work is already underway in an effort to have the project removed from the 2027 State Water Plan.

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