Rachael Riley

GRAPELAND — While Grapeland’s Buildings and Standards Commission closed four cases with no problems this month, three properties have recently been condemned by the city.

According to Dr. Edward Cutshaw, of Grapeland, there may be a couple of weeks left until he starts seeing allergy sufferers walk through his doors.

HOUSTON  COUNTY - A new law passed at the beginning of this month could affect the way independent pharmacies operate.

Under the new policy, effective March 1, Medicaid customers will choose an insurance plan pre-approved by state contracted companies. A set fee is also associated with the insurance companies. Pharmacists are also now required to choose which plans they will accept. Each plan comes with a different unknown reimbursement rate, which could reduce up to 80 percent of Medicaid prescription reimbursements.

HOUSTON COUNTY - With eight weeks until ‘The Cost of Freedom: American Veterans Traveling Tribute’ rolls into town, organizers are seeking a special group of individuals to honor during ceremonies.

CROCKETT - Members of Crockett’s School Board voted Monday night to offer full-day pre-kindergarten classes at a cost of $750 per semester to ineligible students.

CROCKETT — Hospitals are now starting to feel the ripple effect of Medicaid cuts and other cuts to healthcare in general.

Editor’s Note: Dr. Patrick Walker’s address to the Houston County Hospital Board is printed in its entirity on page A5.

LATEXO - Latexo dads’ minds were put to ease recently as their daughters went out with one guy they knew they could trust - dear old Dad himself.

GRAPELAND - After meeting in a two hour closed session, members of Grapeland’s school board voted to accept the resignation letter of junior high Principal Rebecca Huff Monday night.

Board member Mitchell Huff abstained from the vote.