The Mount Pleasant/Titus County Chamber of Commerce has committed $25,000 to support small businesses in Mount Pleasant and Titus County. These funds will help small enterprises to pay certain utilities during these difficult economic times. Please see the attached press release and information document to learn more about the program. …

Based on guidance from federal, state, and local health officials and under the direction of orders issued by Texas Governor Gregg Abbott, until further notice, the Lamar County Commissioners’ Court will conduct all meetings utilizing telephonic and video-conference. It will be through www.zoom.us., and to join access with Meeting ID 103 214835. …

From information gathered from the majority of the healthcare partners in Hopkins County for the past 26 days, the data is as follows: Estimated number of screenings of COVID 19 sent off for definitive testing to either a Private Lab or Texas Department of State Health Services (TX-DSHS) are: The potential …

The Paris Community Choir has postponed its Spring Concert indefinitely. Although the choir has had several rehearsals, those came to an end because of social distancing requirements. The concert would have been in May, and it’s uncertain if they will reschedule. The choir, which is sponsored by the Paris Community …

The Texas A&M University System shipped 110 COVID-19 testing kits to A&M-Commerce on Wednesday, April 8. The Department of Campus Operations and Safety at A&M-Commerce will distribute the kits to several local healthcare facilities over the next few days. The donated testing kits will combat the shortage of supplies in …

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING  TIME:                   9:00 am DATE:                   Monday, April 13, 2020 PLACE:                In The Commissioners’ Courtroom On The First Floor Of The Hopkins County Courthouse Located At 118 Church St., Sulphur Springs, TX.                        Invocation Pledge Of Allegiance To The Flag AMERICAN FLAG: TEXAS FLAG:  “Honor The Texas Flag; I …

The state notified Titus County Judge Brian Lee Thursday afternoon of two more COVID-19 cases. The latest cases bring the total in Titus County to six, and patient number five was in their 30s. Patient number six is in their mid-20s. No other details are available.

Government mandates across East Texas have caused local businesses to close their doors and establish remote work procedures. While many have been able to remain operational, others result in job losses. Better Business Bureau serving Central East Texas provides consumers with resources for supplemental income opportunities and local job postings …

  The United Way of Lamar County (UWLC) has partnered with the American Red Cross and the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce to hold a by-appointment-only blood drive on Wednesday, April 22nd at the Love Civic Center. Jenny Wilson, Executive Director of the UWLC, stated, “Although the coronavirus is dominating …

A 72-year-old inmate at the Telford State Prison Unit in New Boston has died of Coronavirus. Bartolo Infante was in isolation at an area hospital when he tested positive for the COVID-19 on April 3. An investigation to determine if his death is connected to the infection is underway.