Last week, Governor Greg Abbott lifted the mask mandate for Texas. Many Texans let out a sigh of relief. Many others are now holding their collective breath.
Ms. Kathy Pack, age 66, of Pittsburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 in Longview. She was born December 11, 1954 in Pittsburg to Willie and Lola McCaw Redden.
Mr. J.G. Avent, age 93, of Pittsburg, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 in Tyler. He was born June 27, 1927 to John Robert and Lucille Hooper Avent in Fame, Mississippi.
The best way to get over a hard case of the Pandemic Blues is to start an exercise program. At least, that’s what I’m hoping. Of course, starting a new exercise regime is not the problem – the problem is continuing day after day when you’d rather be sitting on the couch eating a pint of Bluebell (doesn’t matter the flavor; they’re all delicious).
The state’s unemployment rate dropped to 6.8% in January, down a tick from December’s 6.9% rate but double the record low of 3.4% in May 2019. It is unclear what effect the mid-February winter storm had on employment, when power outages swept the state and many roads were impassable. We’ll find out next month.
