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The Bell County Public Health District identified three COVID-19 related fatalities on Thursday, bringing the death toll to 144. “Those were for three women: one from Temple in her 60s, one from Harker Heights in her 80s and another from Killeen in her 80s,” Health District Director Amanda Robison-Chadwell said. “Our thoughts go out to their loved ones in this difficult time.” Residents aged 60 years and older now represent about 92 percent of all COVID-19-related deaths in Bell County, according to the health district. Prior to Thursday’s update, comorbidities —...

Despite the first 3,900 doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine arriving at Baylor Scott & White on Tuesday, the hospital system stressed that residents need to remain vigilant.  “That is something that we do have to stress because the vaccine is just one tool in a tool kit,” said Dr. Stephen Sibbitt, chief medical officer for Baylor Scott & White–Temple region. “We absolutely endorse the continued use of masks, physical distancing, staying away from crowds and washing your hands.” But the Bell County Public Health District took that guidance a step further on Wedn...

1932-2020 Sarah Lew Link Grimes of Midland, Texas passed away Thursday evening Dec. 3, 2020 at home surrounded by those that loved her most. Sarah Lew’s birth in Midland on June 12, 1932 to Lewis Charles Link and Sarah Ann Binney Link completed the family. Frances Ellen Link became a big sister to “Sata.” 1411 West Texas Street was home. Sarah Lew attended Midland public schools, graduating from Midland High School in 1949. While a Bulldog, Sarah Lew was active in student affairs, served as drum major for the pep squad and was photographed marching down Main Street leading the pack. In ...

Tuesday was “game-changing” for Bell County’s frontline health care workers as Baylor Scott & White received its first 3,900 doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine. “This pandemic has weighed heavily on everybody in the country, including our health care workers who have shouldered a huge burden during this crisis. But today, there was optimism and hope,” said Dr. Stephen Sibbitt, chief medical officer for Baylor Scott & White – Temple region. “There was just a positive energy today … especially from those in line to get vaccinated. It’s been one ...

Doreen: MISD would be smart to expand IDEA partnership Dec. 15, 2020 FacebookTwitterEmail Some may forget that the original plan for Travis Elementary in Midland – one of the worst-performing campuses in the state – was to turn it over to an Arizona-based charter operator. Midland ISD, however, couldn’t close a deal with Legacy Traditional Schools. I believe this will be one of the most significant moments in the academic turnaround of education in Midland when we look back in five to 10 years. Ultimately, Midland ISD went with IDEA Public Schools, something I admittedly have been excit...