44 new COVID-19 cases in Victoria County Monday.
249 active cases in Victoria County
The Victoria County public health department said there are 44 new COVID-19 cases recorded on Monday.
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3 of the best treadmills to add to your personal gym in 2021
Many of the best home treadmill options now have smart features, like full integration with streaming services, preset workouts and access to live workout programs with live incline and decline.
Local infusion center continues taking appointments
VICTORIA, Texas - On Wednesday, Sept. 22, an infusion center opened in downtown. So far the center has approximately 75 infusions completed. Currently, there are 22 infusion treatments scheduled for…
Driscoll pharmacist appointed Congressional Captain
Congressman Michael Cloud joined Jennifer Witte, PharmD, to discuss cystic fibrosis
TEXAS - Jennifer Witte, PharmD, is a dedicated cystic fibrosis clinical pharmacist for the Driscoll Children's Hospital Cystic Fibrosis Center. Witte is certified by the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP) in antimicrobial stewardship. Recently, Witte was appointed the Congressional…
5 things to know about coronavirus booster shots
Two million have already received third dose of Pfizer
Originally Published: 25 SEP 21 10:51 ET Updated: 25 SEP 21 11:07 ET By Maggie Fox, CNN (CNN) -- Booster shots are here, after much hoopla from the White House and a great deal of discussion and consideration from the…
25 new COVID-19 cases in Victoria County Thursday
344 active cases in Victoria County
The Victoria County Public Health Department said there are 25 new COVID-19 cases recorded on Thursday.
WATCH NOW: Vaccine special with Dr. Jen Ashton and Dr. Anthony Fauci
Road to Recovery
WATCH NOW: Vaccine special with Dr. Jen Ashton and Dr. Anthony Fauci. Click link below. Latest press briefing from the White House is also live. On Thursday, Sept. 23, starting at 11 a.m. CT, Dr. Anthony Fauci will join Dr.…
Covid-19 vaccines are on the way for younger children
Here's why they are different
Originally Published: 22 SEP 21 06:41 ET Updated: 22 SEP 21 12:41 ET By Maggie Fox and Amanda Sealy, CNN (CNN) -- Vaccine maker Pfizer said Monday tests have shown its Covid-19 vaccine works well in children ages 5 to…
Gov. Abbott, TDEM launch COVID-19 antibody infusion center in Victoria
Road to Recovery
AUSTIN - Gov. Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) will launch a new COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Victoria. The infusion center will begin accepting patients tomorrow and can provide monoclonal antibodies to treat outpatient cases of…
Ditch Your Device and Exercise Your Brain with These Puzzles and Games
Sponsored Content: If you feel tethered to devices and are longing for a break, try some of these old school puzzles and games to give your actively aging brain the workout it needs.
Gov. Abbott and TDEM expand COVID-19 antibody infusion center in Seguin
Road to Recovery
AUSTIN - Gov. Abbott and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) will expand operations at an active COVID-19 therapeutic infusion center in Seguin. The infusion center, which opened on a small scale in December 2020 and transitioned to a…
Victoria P&R Rocks comes to Victoria
You now can paint rocks and have a chance to win a free T-shirt
VICTORIA, Texas - You can now enjoy wellness activities, express your creativity…
Stroman campus update as of Sept. 16
Tests and samples were taken from discolored ceiling tiles
VICTORIA, Texas - In July 2021, members of the Victoria I.S.D. Maintenance Department conducted routine walk-throughs on campuses. On July 20, department members walked the main building of Stroman Middle School. They noticed discolored ceiling tiles during their walk-through. Maintenance…
What to expect on Community Crossroads
VICTORIA, Texas - Here's a look at what to expect this weekend on Community Crossroads. We hear from Marc Hinojosa with the Victoria Christian Assistance Ministry. Their annual raffle…
FDA advisers vote to recommend booster shot for certain Americans
After initially rejecting Pfizer's booster application
Originally Published: 17 SEP 21 01:09 ET Updated: 18 SEP 21 03:46 ET By Maggie Fox and Madeline Holcombe, CNN (CNN) -- Advisers to the US Food and Drug Administration on Friday voted unanimously to recommend emergency use authorization of…
Attorney General Paxton sues San Antonio I.S.D.
The school district has implemented an employee vaccine mandate
AUSTIN, Texas – Attorney General Paxton filed a lawsuit against the San Antonio Independent School District and Superintendent Pedro Martinez. San Antonio I.S.D. has mandated that all district employees must be vaccinated against Covid-19. This mandate violates Executive Order GA-39.…
Modern elbow replacements offer reliable solution for many
Elbow replacement reportedly has led to complications more often than other joint replacements. But modern elbow replacements are reliable for many.
Acne can pose unique challenges in people with darker skin
Acne affects millions of Americans each year and affects people of all skin tones, yet acne can pose special challenges in people with darker skin.
WATCH NOW: President Biden's COVID-19 speech
President Biden expected to impose new vaccination mandates
On Thursday, Sept. 9, President Joe Biden is expected to impose new vaccination mandates. The mandates are a part of the President's plan to put pressure on private businesses, federal agencies and schools to enforce stricter vaccination and testing policies.…
Two Texas teachers die of Covid-19 in one week
School district responds with a mask mandate
Originally Published: 09 SEP 21 14:01 ET By David Williams, CNN (CNN) -- A Texas school district that closed for a week after two junior high school teachers died from Covid-19 within a few days, is now requiring masks inside…
Biden's top health administrator looks towards expanding Obamacare
The Affordable Care Act open enrollment will look different this year
Originally Published: 09 SEP 21 10:04 ET By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) -- The Affordable Care Act's upcoming open enrollment period is going to look very different this year. It will be the first since 2016 that the official in…
Biden to announce all federal workers must be vaccinated
There will be no option for testing to opt out
Originally Published: 09 SEP 21 08:44 ET By Kaitlan Collins and Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) -- President Joe Biden on Thursday will impose more stringent vaccine rules on federal workers, and take steps to encourage private businesses to do the…
Victoria I.S.D. updates COVID-19 rules
New rules effective immediately
Victoria I.S.D. has now adopted new Texas Education Agency COVID-19 rules.
119 new COVID-19 cases in Victoria County Wednesday
Victoria County to host vaccine clinic next week
The Victoria County Public Health Department said there are 119 new COVID-19 cases recorded on Wednesday.
