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Gary Borders Texas Press Association

Texans urged to get flu shot

Flu season is underway, and health officials are urging Texans to get their vaccinations as soon as possible, since it takes about two weeks for the shot to take effect. “Because influenza can be a very serious disease, we recommend that all individuals aged 6 months and older get their flu vaccine every year,” said Dr. Jennifer Shuford, interim commissioner for the Texas Department of State Health Services. “The flu vaccines for the 2022-23 flu season have undergone substantial changes since last season, which will allow them to better protect against the flu viruses that are currently circulating,” she said. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM

YAWN: Tiresome Newspaper Arguments

YAWN: Tiresome Newspaper Arguments

It’s been more than two years since I received my last paycheck from a newspaper company. In that time, I’ve had the opportunity to advocate for local newspapers that remain relevant to their communities. That advocacy keeps running into tiresome arguments that are as yellow as old faded newsprint. No matter what facts you use to extinguish them, they find a way to flare up later. During National Newspaper Week, consider the following collection of statements that numb the mind, along with a suggestion: When you encounter them, just turn the page, click to the next story, or call timeout to replenish the beverage. Don’t waste your time arguing. 10/15/2022 04:23 PM

Being Transparent

Being Transparent

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | by Gary Borders

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | by Gary Borders

STATE SENDS RESOURCES TO FLORIDA Texas has deployed state resources to Florida to assist in response and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the devastation caused last week by Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms to hit the United States in the past decade. “Texans understand the urgency of hurricane disaster response and recovery efforts, and our state is swiftly sending more support and resources to Florida as they continue responding to Hurricane Ian,” Gov. Greg Abbott said. 10/08/2022 08:57 AM

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

SPEAKER OPPOSES DRIVE TO END TENURE House Speaker Dade Phelan, R-Beaumont, said Friday he opposes a push by Lt. Gov. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

Social media may be fun, but for the facts, we need newspapers

Social media may be fun, but for the facts, we need newspapers

I love social media. They keep me in touch with dozens of friends, whom I might otherwise have contact with just every few years, or every few decades. 10/01/2022 01:32 PM

I might find someone there from Center

I might find someone there from Center

“Sometimes this old farm feels like a longlost friend, Yes, and hey, it’s good to be back home again.” ‘Back Home Again’ song lyrics by John Denver (1943-1997) Thoughts of skipping town for a long weekend are looming in the back of my mind again. Weekend trips are therapeutic at a small newspaper when finding time for a whole week’s vacation is like looking for a needle in a haystack. 09/28/2022 09:05 AM

Hispanic Texans likely largest demographic group

Hispanic Texans likely largest demographic group

The U.S. Census Bureau released its latest estimate, which indicates Hispanic residents in Texas make up more of the state’s population than white residents. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

Long overdue

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

No affirmation or couch potatoes!

No affirmation or couch potatoes!

Many Christians live at a spiritual extreme that could rob God of the partners He seeks. One supposes that Christians don’t have to do anything but admit Jesus is their Savior and that they are sinners. 09/24/2022 10:16 AM

An interview you’ll always remember

An interview you’ll always remember

“I’m nervous,” the young journalist stuttered. “I’ve never interviewed anyone rich and famous. 09/21/2022 08:37 AM

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | by Gary Borders

CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS | by Gary Borders

POLL: MOST TEXAS TEACHERS CONSIDER QUITTING More than three-fourths of Texas teachers say they have seriously considered quitting the profession largely because of a perceived lack of respect and support, according to a new survey by the Charles Butt Foundation. Excessive workload and inadequate pay were other major reasons that teachers are considering leaving, The Dallas Morning News and other media outlets reported. 09/17/2022 09:19 AM

Threatening society

Threatening society

BY JASON HENNINGTON This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Jason Hennington. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press. 09/17/2022 09:19 AM

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear editor, I’m not renewing my paper. The reason, Beto O’Rourke visits Taylor. 09/17/2022 09:19 AM

The checkout time was 1 p.m.

The checkout time was 1 p.m.

G “Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” — Dr. 09/14/2022 12:20 PM