Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced that, in partnership with Gov. Greg Abbott, the Comptroller’s office has lifted state restrictions on the use of dyed diesel fuel for vehicles on Texas roadways suspended requirements to pay the state motor fuels tax on dyed diesel. Hegar also announced that the Comptroller’s office …

The  Pleasant Hill Water Supply Number Two has issued a Boil Water Notice through February 21 for customers on Farm Road 2297 in Hopkins County. Anyone with questions should contact Dwight Clayton at 903-485-2441.

  *WATER SERVICE* The City of Mount Pleasant Water System is operational, and there are no plans to shut off service. Mount Pleasant customers are not under a boil notice. Utility workers have been working around the clock to ensure service during this extreme weather. *CIVIC CENTER* The Civic Center …

The North Hopkins Water District has issued a Boil Notice as a result of low water pressure. Residents need to conserve water wherever possible. The equipment is working correctly but is having trouble keeping up with demand. Anyone with questions should contact the North Hopkins Water Supply Corporation at 903-945-2619.

On February 17, the City of Greenville Public Works System ID # 1160004 issued a Boil Water Notice (BWN). This update informs citizens that the City expects to continue this BWN until at least Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Due to past rolling power outages, the system was compromised and did …

Due to a loss in water pressure on February 19, 2021, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has required the City of Lone Star (PWS 1720005) public water system to notify all customers to boil their water before consumption. (e.g., washing hands/face, brushing teeth, drinking, etc.) Children, seniors, and persons …

Unless some unforeseen problems occur, the main Lamar County courthouse will open at 10:00 am on Monday, February 22. The delayed opening will allow a fire suppression maintenance crew to inspect the pipes before populating the building.

The Texas House will start committee meetings on ERCOT reform next week. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, a former state representative, says he’s ready to head to Austin to testify in support of changes, either reforming ERCOT or joining the Eastern or Western National grid. Governor Greg Abbott has declared ERCOT …

Governor Abbott is requesting a Major Disaster Declaration, including Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, and the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program, from the White House. This declaration will allow eligible Texans to apply for assistance to help address broken pipes and related property damage. The Governor previously requested a Federal Emergency Declaration …

Officials in Texas say the winter storm that knocked out power and water to millions of residents provided an opportunity for some unscrupulous merchants to take advantage of the situation by charging exorbitant prices for essential supplies. The Texas Attorney General’s Office urged residents who suspect being price-gouging victims to …