COVID-19

From Lamar County Judge Brandon Bell: At 5:00 pm today I signed a Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency. I signed the Declaration in response to Lamar County’s prevention efforts against COVID-19, commonly known as the Coronavirus and in response to Lamar County’s first confirmed positive test for the virus. …

The Paris-Lamar County Health District has confirmed one positive case of COVD-19. The case was reportedly travel related. The public is urged to remain vigilant. Lamar County Judge Brandon Bell and Paris Mayor Steve Clifford each issued disaster declarations late Thursday afternoon.

In response to the COVID-19 school closure, Paris ISD will begin At Home Learning on Monday, March, 23. It is our district’s goal to provide students with instructional materials needed to continue learning at their specific grade level. Parents and students can find all of these materials on the Paris …

The Paris-Lamar County Health District is a COVID-19 resource for Lamar County. The Health District monitors tests submitted to the state lab, assists in monitoring self-quarantined individuals and tracking COVID-19 test results. At this current time, the testing capacity in Lamar County is extremely limited and certain criteria must be …

Texas Veterans Commission continues assistance to veterans via virtual meetings. AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) values the health and safety of Texas veterans, their families, and their spouses. To reduce everyone’s exposure to the COVID-19 virus, starting March 19, 2020, services provided by the TVC will be conducted virtually. Our …

UIL Announces Extended Suspension of All UIL Activities   AUSTIN — The University Interscholastic League (UIL) is extending its suspension of all UIL sanctioned activities due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Texas. All contests, practices, rehearsals, and workouts will remain suspended until further notice.  At this time, Monday (May 4) …

City Of Paris Effective immediately: Because, Choctaw Recycling Center, has shut their doors due to COVID-19, we have no choice but to suspend our recycling efforts until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience. If you have any questions, please call 903.782.9266. Thank you for your understanding and support. LaVonne …

City of Mount Pleasant Update on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19):  Texas, County and City Issue Public Health Disaster Declarations Abbott: “We must defeat COVID-19.”    Mount Pleasant, TX, March 19, 2020…Texas officials have issued a statewide public health disaster declaration, in the latest effort to combat the spread of COVID-19. Texas Gov. …

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 gatherings …