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Flu vaccine clinics slated
      The Northeast Texas Public Health District will be conducting flu vaccination clinics 8:30- 11:30 a.m. Monday through Friday at 815 N. Broadway, Tyler. Cost is $15. Medicare and Medicaid patients will be billed to their insurance (please bring card).
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ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS
Local chapter reactiviated
      Educators from the Whitehouse ISD recently took part in the reactivation of a local unit of the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE), the state’s largest group of teachers and education professionals. The newly elected officers for the Whitehouse local unit of ATPE include Robin Parr...
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Carbon monoxide deaths rise as temperatures fall
      Hundreds of people die from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning each year and it remains a serious threat no matter the season, but activities that typically increase with the onset of winter weather conditions pose an even greater risk. Each year, tragic events throughout the country serve as sad remin...
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Historical society gathering features weather specialist
      The Smith County Historical Society program for Tuesday, Jan. 2 will feature a presentation by Robert K. Peters III on Smith county weather from an historical perspective. Peters is a well-known authority on weather, government and history. A graduate of Tyler public schools, Tyler Junior College,...
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Christmas tree recycling Jan. 7
      The City of Tyler Solid Waste Department and Keep Tyler Beautiful have two locations set up for Christmas Tree Recycling in Tyler. Residents can drop off their undecorated, nonflocked Christmas trees starting the day after Christmas through Sunday, Jan. 7 at the designated areas at Golden Road Park...
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What’s Cookin’?
Cheesy Black-Eyed Pea Dip
      4 ozs. butter 1/2 c. chopped onion 1/2 clove garlic, finely minced 12 ozs. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 2 cans (15 ounces each) black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed, or about 4 cups cooked and drained 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds removed,
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