COVID-19

Applications now open for CARES Act loans

CARES Act loan applications now open

Sharon Brooks

Friday, April 3, 2020

The Southeast Texas Nonprofit Development Center is alerting small businesses and nonprofit organizations struggling with COVID-19-related financial losses that CARES Act loan applications are now open.

Texas governor takes steps to increase hospital capacity.

Texas governor takes additional actions to increase hospital capacity during health crisis

Sharon Brooks

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott announced March 25 that he has temporarily waived certain hospital licensing rules and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has adopted an emergency rule to meet Texas’ need for additional hospital capacity while the state responds to COVID-19.

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar

Texas Comptroller offering payment options for businesses during pandemic

Sharon Brooks

Wednesday, March 25, 2020

The office of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is offering options for businesses struggling to pay taxes due to reduced sales during COVID-19-related restrictions. The office released the following statement on March 25: “These are challenging times for businesses all over the nation.

Texas Medical Association (TMA) President David C. Fleeger, MD

Texas physicians join governor’s call for industry to donate PPE

Sharon Brooks

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

Texas doctors have joined Governor Greg Abbott in his call on industry to donate life-saving personal protective equipment (PPE) to medical staff on the front lines fighting the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Texas Medical Association (TMA) President David C.

DOJ takes action against website selling fake COVID-19 vaccine.

DOJ files TRO against website selling fake coronavirus vaccine

Sharon Brooks

Monday, March 23, 2020

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) is taking a stern stance against websites spreading false information or offering scam solutions related to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Governor Greg Abbott takes steps to increase hospital capacity

Texas governor takes steps to increase hospital capacity as state battles COVID-19 spread

Sharon Brooks

Monday, March 23, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott is taking measures to increase hospital bed capacity during the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, his office reported over the weekend. Abbott signed an Executive Order March 22 to expand hospital bed capacity as the state responds to the COVID-19 virus.

Visit theexaminer.com for updates on COVID-19 efforts, impacts in Southeast Texas.

COVID-19 updates available on Examiner website

Sharon Brooks

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

More and more news is coming about the coronavirus and its impacts on Southeast Texas. On this website, we will continue to monitor the status of businesses around the area and update as information becomes available.

Mayor Becky Ames signs emergency order.

Beaumont mayor signs emergency order

Sharon Brooks

Monday, March 16, 2020

Effective at 12 a.m.

LSCPA goes online only amid COVID-19 concerns.

Lamar State College Port Arthur moves classes online, some labs excepted

Sharon Brooks

Monday, March 16, 2020

With the closing of all Port Arthur ISD facilities starting Tuesday, March 17, all Lamar State College Port Arthur classes will be offered exclusively online starting Monday, March 23, and running until further notice.

3D illustration of COVID-19 spike protein (NIH photo)

Spindletop Center cancels event

Sharon Brooks

Monday, March 16, 2020

Out of an abundance of caution, the Spindletop Center is canceling the groundbreaking ceremony for its new community garden due to concerns regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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