COVID-19

State health officials reported 5,913 COVID-19 patients in Texas hospitals Monday, a record for the state, and a 416-person increase from the day before. The Texas Department of State Health Services also reported 4,288 new cases of coronavirus, down from 5,357 on Sunday.  

Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, Titus County added 12 new cases of COVI-19, bringing the total of positively tested to 799. There were 484 tested at the Civic Center during the two-day event. Expect a seven-day wait for results. Titus County has five COVID-19 related deaths.

As of Monday, Lamar County received notification of an additional 16 COVID-19 cases. They are a 13-year-old female, a 21-year-old male, a 21-year-old male, a 22-year-old male, a 23-year-old male, a 23-year-old female, a 25-year-old female, a 29-year-old female, a 42-year-old male, a 50-year-old female, a 51-year-old female, a 57-year-old …

The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma has received $200.8 million in relief funding from the CARES Act. At least $112.8 million goes for tribal members. Qualifying individuals can earn more than $2,000 in assistance. Elders are eligible for around $2,700, and families with children can get more than $2,800 and additional …

The Justice Department is warning that many people posted pictures of themselves holding cards that said they didn’t have to wear facemasks. They claimed that the card exempts them from following masking requirements because of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The tag says it’s issued by the bogus “freedom to …

Saturday, East Texas Yamboree’s Facebook page posted that they canceled this year’s fireworks show. The decision came after much deliberation from The City of Gilmer and Upshur County COVID-19 Committee. They decided that the public’s safety is more important. The statement added that they wished each a safe and healthy …

As of Saturday evening, Lamar County received notification of an additional 16 COVID-19 cases: They are a 13-year-old female, a 13-year-old female, an 18-year-old male, a 21-year-old female, a 23-year-old male, a 24-year-old female, a 25-year-old male, a 27-year-old female, a 33-year-old male, a 35-year-old female, a 39-year-old male, 41-year-old …

Titus County Judge Brian Lee Titus County, the City of Mt Pleasant, and the COVID-19 leadership team have been meeting daily since mid-March. We are in constant communication to monitor the impact of COVID-19 in our community. Our objective is to maintain an acceptable level of infection while still allowing …

Saturday, Jun 27 – 12:00 pm Where Confirmed Deceased Recovered Active Worldwide 9,986,313 498,700 5,202,547 4,119,235 The U.S. 2,572,930 127,823 1,069,345 1,375,761 Texas 142,766 2,367 76,282 65,903 Saturday, Jun 20 – 12:00 pm Where Confirmed Deceased Recovered Active Worldwide 8,832,385 464,227 4,457,584 3,744,962 The U.S. 2,312,305 121,619 957,204 1,233,482 Texas …