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Spinal muscular atrophy, or SMA, is the most common cause of mortality in infants. According to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, SMA is a motor neuron disease that affects the central nervous system, peripheral nervous system and voluntary muscle movement.

More vandalism reported

Several incidents of vandalism were reported to police during the week. Amber Jones, 1812 S. Eton, reported her residence had been egged for the second time. Glenn Davis, 702 S. Eton reported a building on the property had graffiti written on it.

USDA CRP Grasslands sign up now underway through Aug. 20

Agricultural producers and landowners in Texas can apply for the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Grasslands signup until Aug. 20. This year, the U.S.

Oil Patch Tourney winners are listed

The 2021 Oil Patch Golf Tournament was held last weekend. Friday-Saturday winning teams, and their scores were: 1. Keith Potts, Mark Mendez, Josh King, Trent Baker, 59 2. David Morgan, Justin Manross, Javier Rascon, Josh Kemp, 60 3.

Tips offered on cats and giving medication

As many cat owners know, trying to coax a reluctant feline into anything they don’t want to do can be an extremely difficult task. However, in some cases, such as the administration of medication, owners need to place their cat’s health above their desires to ensure the pet’s well-being. Dr .

Local Briefs

NEPTFCU holding school supply drive The Northeast Panhandle Teacher Federal Credit Union, 211 S. Amherst, is accepting donations for basic school essentials to contribute to students and teachers purchasing supplies this year. Donations will be accepted though Aug.

How to win the fight against stickers

Whether you call them stickers or sandburs, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert can help you win the war against these prickly little pain dispensers. Sandburs, also known as grassbur or sandspur, are an annual and/or perennial grass.

THE GIFT OF LIFE

Coffee Memorial Blood Center brought their Bloodmobile to the Ochiltree General Hospital parking lot on Tuesday this week to hold a blood drive. The hospital reported there was an emergency blood shortage in the Panhandle area, and encouraged folks to come out and donate.