COVID-19

Restaurants in Texas can now deliver alcoholic beverages with food purchases to customers. Governor Abbott waived some regulations that hindered that. He said that supporting restaurants was important, because they are a great source of food.    

Anyone who suspects price gouging during a declared state of emergency should report it to Better Business Bureau by filing a complaint, or to BBB Ad Truth. Consumers have an option to report these activities to the state attorney general’s office. When reporting a price gouging complaint, gather as much …

A Collin County man has died of coronavirus. It’s the first COVID-19 death in the county and the second in North Texas. The patient was a 64-year-old Plano man who died at a local hospital. The positive test was confirmed after he died. The man was not one of the …

Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation suspending provisions of the Texas Election Code to allow political subdivisions to postpone their 2020 local elections. It means local governments now have the ability to postpone their May 2, 2020, elections until November 3, 2020.

Texas Education officials and superintendents from every district in the state will meet for a conference call today at 3:00 pm. They expect guidance to be given about continuing classes for the remainder of the school year. State leaders have previously said the final decision will be left up to …

Gov. Greg Abbott says he will make an announcement today about potential further statewide action to combat the new coronavirus. He acknowledged that the spread of COVID-19 in Texas has increased dramatically over the past several days. He also acknowledged that things have changed drastically since he declared a statewide …

Fannin County reported its first of COVID-19 coronavirus. The patient is a 64-year-old man with no other health problems and its unknown how he contracted the disease. The man is self-quarantined at home with his wife and is doing well.

Honey Grove ISD is out of school and officials will monitor the “very fluid situation” making a decision next week to either extend the closure or reopen April 6. Honey Grove will roll out an instructional plan on Friday that includes paper-based and online educational instructional materials. Those receiving paper-based …

Mt Vernon ISD extended its spring break for an additional two weeks until April 6. This date could be extended depending on circumstances.