How to Pin Link to Home Screen

I have several items such as news links, weather and phone numbers that were placed on the home screen some time ago.

Now, I am not able to create and add links to the home screen.

How does one add links and Contact phone numbers to the home screen?

TIA… Bill

Using Moto X (1st Gen), android 5.1 on Verizon

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