Governor Greg Abbott has activated the Army National Guard to assist with the Coronavirus pandemic in Texas. Activating the guard means its personnel can help with perform various throughout the state. Healthcare workers and first responders who are members of the Guard are excluded from the activation.
Read More »Liberty National Bank Lobbies Temporarily Closing
Both Liberty locations are temporarily closing our lobbies, effective Wednesday, March 18. Please see the following about our hours and other services: Downtown Mini-bank: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Downtown Drive-In: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm Collegiate Branch Drive-In: Monday – Friday, 7:30 am …
Read More »Fort Towson Historical Society – Closed
The priority of the Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) is the health and safety of our patrons, staff, and volunteers. Per Executive Orders 2020-06 and 2020-07 from Governor Kevin Stitt in response to COVID-19, all OHS sites, and affiliates, including the Oklahoma History Center in Oklahoma City, will be closed to …
Read More »First Confirmed Death In Texas From Coronavirus
Authorities have confirmed that a man from Matagorda County, south of Houston, died Sunday night and was confirmed to have had coronavirus Monday evening. The Matagorda County Emergency Operations Center says the man was in his late 90s. HE reportedly DID have contact with an earlier positive case in …
Read More »Paris Regional Medical Center Restricts Visitation
Paris Regional Medical Center (PRMC) officials will be restricting visiting hours at PRMC to 10 am to 6:30 pm and will soon be screening all visitors upon entry into the facility. Visitation is limited to no more than one well-visitor, 16 and older, per patient per day. Anyone who has …
Read More »Governor Greg Abbott Gives Update On COVID 19
The Coronavirus continues to spread across Texas and Governor Greg Abbott said about 300 people are being monitored as possible contractions of COVID-19. He added that Texans should be prepared for shocking numbers throughout the week. Abbott says the increase in positive cases will be due to the availability of …
Read More »Texas Schools Told To Prepare For Lengthy Closures
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath told school superintendents and lawmakers to be prepared for long-term school district closures, potentially through the end of the school year. Morath said he would still leave the decision up to local superintendents. School districts in Dallas and Richardson will close “indefinitely” as part of …
Read More »Restaurants, Bars Taking A Hit From Coronavirus
As the coronavirus continues to spread throughout the United States, officials in nearly 20 states and Puerto Rico have started taking steps to limit the chances of person-to-person contact by shutting down bars and restaurants. Dallas County and the City of Dallas announced that all bars, restaurants, gyms, and theaters …
Read More »McDonald’s Closing Dining Rooms At Company Owned Stores
McDonald’s says it will close the seating areas in its dining rooms at its company-owned restaurants in the U.S. The chain expects most of its franchises to follow the company’s guidance. McDonald’s Play Places will also be shut down.
Read More »TXU To Waive Late Payment Fees
TXU Energy logo (PRNewsFoto/TXU Energy) TXU Energy said Monday it would waive late fees and extend payment due dates, with no down payment required to help customers during the outbreak. It will also reduce down payments and defer balances over five equal installments. The company will also provide additional bill-payment …
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