20 years ago...
January 8, 2004
Nasal spray flu vaccine now available
The Grayson County Health Department has received a supply of FluMist nasal spray flu vaccines.
This vaccine is approved only for healthy children and adults ages 5 to 49 years old and the Center for Disease Control (CDC) has arranged for special pricing from the manufacturer, so the Health Department is able to provide it for $30 (cash only) per dose.
“The FluMist vaccine is an excellent way for healthy people to reduce their chances of catching influenza,” Grayson County Health Department Director Dr. Carolyn Fruthaler said. “...in addition to protecting themselves from this disease, people who get the FluMist vaccine will also be protecting their loved ones who are not eligible for the nasal spray vaccine but didn’t get the flu shot before we ran out.”
30 years ago...
January 6, 1994
Area schools prioritize educational facilities
The improvement of educational facilities for local school districts appears to be a top priority for the upcoming year.
Whitesboro, having passed a $3.5 million bond election during April 1993, is completing the final building plan phase for a junior high school.
The Whitesboro Board of Trustees will meet with architect Jim Kirkpatrick on Jan. 11 to scrutinize schematic drawings.
Although some budgetary items are still being discussed, the project is scheduled for completion in the fall of 1995.
Meanwhile, the Collinsville ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved the same option.
A community-wide survey indicated that a junior-senior high school facility was preferred.
Preliminary drawings have been completed for the proposed 44,000-square-foot structure, slated to house pupils in grades 7-12.
Currently, plans are being finalized by school administration to schedule a $2.4 million bond election.
Completion of the facility is being set for spring of 1996.
40 years ago...
January 5, 1984
New codes added to driver licenses
Beginning Jan. 1, 1984, those persons who renew their driver license, qualify for their first license, or apply for a duplicate permit will receive licenses bearing new codes signifying class of license.
Colonel Jim Adams, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety, said the department is starting the conversion to a new classified driver licensing system in accordance with a law passed this year by the Texas Legislature.