COVID-19

Hopkins County Commissioners unanimously voted Monday morning to extend the Disaster Declaration issued by Judge Robert Newsom last week. It will now be in effect at least until April 3.

  The Reno City Council will meet Tuesday morning at 9:30am.  The council will discuss and take action on workplace safety, the Coronavirus pandemic and recommendations from the CDC regarding crowd size and non-essential meetings. The council is also expected to approve a Declaration of Disaster for the City of …

A Message from Titus County Judge Brian Lee, State of Texas We are all living in a very different reality in the midst of a global pandemic. This is something every citizen and business in Titus County must take seriously.  There are things we must do to get through this …

Pat Mayse Lake in Lamar County is closed to camping. Those currently camping there, can continue their stay. Fishing, boating, and hiking, however, are still allowed. All events have been canceled.

Delta County has issued a Disaster Declaration, although the county has no confirmed cases of COVID-19. The declaration will make the county eligible for state and federal aid. The declaration will follow the Governor’s guidelines about public gatherings and other mandates.

Oklahoma Health officials have confirmed a second death from the Coronavirus. He is a man in his 50s and he lived in Pawnee County. The number of people in the state who have tested positive for the virus increased to 67 Sunday.

All Bogata city offices have closed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Water bills and city fines and fees can be paid over the phone at 903-632-5315. Cash or check payments can be made through the drive-thru, but no receipt will be given. Police reports can be given by appointment and …

Lamar Electric Cooperative temporarily closed its lobby to the public. Payments may still be made at the drive-thru or over the phone. For details, go to Lamar Electric’s Facebook page and website at www.lamarelectric.coop.

Dallas County is under a shelter-in-place order for all residents in the county. It officially begins at 11:59 pm tonight (Monday, March 23). The stay-at-home order will last until April 3. All non-essential businesses are required to close. UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 418.108, DALLAS COUNTY JUDGE …

Paris Mayor Steve Clifford said he had been in contact with the health department about the person who tested positive for COVID-19. The person had returned from overseas and was immediately quarantined with family members had no contact with local residents. Clifford urged everyone to continue to follow guidelines by …