From Ark-Tex Council of Governments March 20, 2020 At ATCOG, the health and well-being of our TRAX passengers, employees and communities is our top priority. We understand the concern and uncertainty you may be experiencing surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19) and are committed to being responsive to the needs of our …

Operations Update March 20, 2020 The Ark‐Tex Council of Governments’ highest priority continues to be the health and well‐being of the citizens in the ATCOG Region. As we navigate the evolving impact of coronavirus (COVID‐19) on our communities, we are temporarily closing our office to the public to help limit …

    Hopkins County Emergency Operations Officials held a conference call today to update media about the current Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. No cases of Coronavirus have been reported in  Hopkins County. The company that does the testing did not disclose how many tests had been conducted. The lobbies of all …

Governor Abbott announced  Friday that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has now granted Texas’ Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance declaration, making loans available statewide to small businesses and private, non-profit organizations to help alleviate economic injury caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Next Steps: Small businesses who believe they may …

The Treasury Secretary, acting at the direction of President Trump announced today that Tax Day had been moved from April 15 to July 15. All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties. The White House had previously deferred tax payments …

  Notice is hereby given that a Regular Meeting of the Lamar CountyCommissioners’ Court will be held on the 23rd day of March 2020 at 9:00 am., in the Commissioners’ Courtroom located on the first floor of the Lamar County Courthouse, 119 North Main Street, Paris, Texas, at which time …

From CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System and UT Health East Texas: As the demands of the current COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve in our community, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System and UT Health East Texas want to keep our East Texas communities informed about our approach to elective …

For the first time since 1901, The State of Texas declared a public health disaster in the wake of the rapidly spreading Coronavirus pandemic. Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order mandating a two-week shutdown of all restaurant dining rooms and all schools. Every person in Texas shall avoid social …

Oklahoma has recorded its first death linked to the coronavirus. The man, who is in his 50s and from the Tulsa area died a day after testing positive for the disease. Oklahoma has confirmed 29 cases of the coronavirus so far, but officials say the state is experiencing a shortage …

The State of Texas is temporarily closing all driver license offices across the state in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure does not apply to those applying for their initial CDL. However, visits will only be accepted by appointment. Potential license holders must send an e-mail to cdlappointments@dps.texas.gov.