SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Texas small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and …
Read More »TWC Hosting Q&A
TWC Executive Director Ed Serna to host Facebook Live Q&A Addressing COVID-19 and Unemployment Insurance (UI) Questions WHAT: Live discussion of Unemployment Insurance (UI) Process and how TWC is working overtime to help Texans during COVID-19 response WHO: TWC Executive Director, Ed Serna WHEN: 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2020 …
Read More »Lamar County Coronavirus Declaration
A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS RECOMMENDING APPROPRIATE MEASURES TO CONTAIN AND PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 FOR THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND ITS CITIZENS. WHEREAS, the World Health Organization has declared the coronavirus, now designated COVID-19, as a global pandemic on …
Read More »COVID-19 Latest Count
Tuesday, Mar 24 – 12:00 pm Where Confirmed Deceased Serious Recovered Worldwide 384,313 16,591 10,611 100,658 The U.S. 46,158 583 450 35 Texas 826 9 0 11 Monday, Mar 23 – 12:00 pm Where Confirmed Deceased Serious Recovered Worldwide 353,100 15,346 10,472 99,259 The U.S. 35,468 464 450 189 …
Read More »Hopkins County Has First Positive COVID-19 Test
Hopkins County Judge Robert Newsom announced Tuesday morning that the first positive Coronavirus-COVID-19 test has been confirmed. The patient will self isolate at this time. Additional information about the case and the treatment of the individual will be handled by the State Department of Health Services. Residents are urged to …
Read More »Mt Pleasant-Titus COVID-19 Update
http://www.mpcity.net/632/COVID-19-UPDATES DRIVER LICENSES EXTENSION | 03/24/20 | The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is extending the expiration of a Texas I.D. card, driver license, commercial driver license, commercial license permit, or election identification certificate… Read on… MESSAGE FROM TITUS COUNTY JUDGE BRIAN LEE | 03/22/20 | We are all …
Read More »DPS Update On COVID-19 Case
DPS Issues Update on Last Week’s Release Regarding Employee Who Tested Positive for COVID-19 AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) issued the following statement as an update on information released last week regarding an employee who tested positive for COVID-19: Last week, an employee informed the department that an …
Read More »Governor Abbott Announces Distribution Of Federal Funding For COVID-19 Response
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Texas has received $36.9 million from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as part of the state’s initial allotment of funding from the first emergency coronavirus bill passed by Congress. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) will distribute $19.5 million …
Read More »How Can Texans Slow The Spread Of COVID-19?
How can Texans slow the spread of COVID-19? The next two weeks are critical in slowing the spread of COVID-19. Texans must act now. Stay home as much as possible, especially if you are sick, older, and/or have a medical condition. If you are sick, stay home except to access …
Read More »Texas Department Of State Health Services COVID-19 Update By The Numbers – March 23
People Tested Total 10,055 Public Labs 1,575 Private Labs 8,480* *Number does not include the total tested by all private labs. Texas COVID-19 Cases1 Total Statewide Cases 352 Deaths 8 To see county totals, scroll table below. County of Residence2 Number of Cases3 Bell 3 Bexar 24 Bowie 1 Brazoria …
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