Grayson Times

Meals on Wheels Texoma receives $1.5 million donation from MacKenzie Scott

By Bob Pepalis | Dec 27, 2020

A $1.5 million gift from philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott enabled Meals on Wheels Texoma to finish its capital campaign to fund a state-of-the-art central kitchen at its main office at North Texas Regional Airport – Perrin Field campus.

Jailed Dallas salon owner Luther poised for state Senate election

By Bob Pepalis | Sep 15, 2020

Shelly Luther came to national attention for refusing to close her hair salon in Texas despite orders from a Dallas County judge, which first led her to jail and now to a race for a state Senate seat.

From Laredo Times

Governor suspends elective surgery in 75 Texas counties to ensure there's room for COVID-19 patients

By Bob Pepalis | 4 years ago

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has suspended elective surgeries for hospitals in 75 counties across 11 trauma service areas to make sure beds are available for COVID-19 patients as a surge in cases continues.