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Nederland closes public pool after employee tests positive for COVID-19.

Nederland closes public pool after employee tests positive for COVID-19.

Nederland closes public pool following employee’s COVID-19 diagnosis

Sharon Brooks
Thursday, June 25, 2020
Nederland City Manager Chris Duque announced June 24 that the city would be closing the public pool for two weeks following a positive case of COVID-19 of a pool employee. According to Duque, the city was notified that one of two employees tested on June 21 had tested positive for the virus.
Governor Greg Abbott enacts emergency rules for child care centers.

Governor Greg Abbott enacts emergency rules for child care centers.

Texas governor enacts emergency rules for child care facilities

Sharon Brooks
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
As COVID-19 cases rise in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the ability of mayors and county judges to impose restrictions on outdoor gatherings of over 100 people. Previously, this applied only to outdoor gatherings over 500 people.
Dr. M. Ray Perryman - The Perryman Report

Dr. M. Ray Perryman - The Perryman Report

The Perryman Report: A modest uptick

News Staff
Monday, June 15, 2020
The most recent U.S. jobs report brought a gain of 2.5 million jobs in May and a decrease in the unemployment rate from 14.7% to 13.3%. It’s an important positive signal, particularly given that many analysts were anticipating losses of another eight million or more.
Gov. Greg Abbott announces expanded COVID-19 testing in target areas.

Gov. Greg Abbott announces expanded COVID-19 testing in target areas.

Governor announces expanded COVID-19 testing in target areas

Sharon Brooks
Monday, June 8, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott announced June 8 that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) is coordinating with local officials, public health officials, and emergency management offices in cities across the state to identify and rapidly expand COVID-19 testing in underserved and minority...
U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas Stephen J. Cox

U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas Stephen J. Cox

Eastern District welcomes new U.S. Attorney

Sharon Brooks
Thursday, June 4, 2020
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas announced May 26 the United States Attorney Joseph D. Brown resigned, effective May 31. On the heels of the announcement, the district welcomed a new U.S. Attorney to the recently vacated position.  Stephen J.
Governor Greg Abbott announces Phase 2 for reopening Texas.

Governor Greg Abbott announces Phase 2 for reopening Texas.

Abbott announces Phase 2 of reopening state

Sharon Brooks
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
During a press conference May 18, Governor Greg Abbott announced the second phase of the State of Texas’ ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19.
Beaumont engineer charged with fraud

Beaumont engineer charged with fraud

Beaumont engineer charged with fraudulent loan application

Sharon Brooks
Thursday, May 14, 2020
A Beaumont engineer has been charged in the Eastern District of Texas with allegedly filing bank loan applications fraudulently seeking more than $10 million dollars in forgivable loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security...
Governor declares May 3-9 Hurricane Preparedness Week.

Governor declares May 3-9 Hurricane Preparedness Week.

Governor declares May 3-9 Hurricane Preparedness Week

Sharon Brooks
Tuesday, May 5, 2020
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation declaring May 3-9 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in the state of Texas. This proclamation raises awareness about the dangers of hurricanes and the precautions Texans can take as hurricane season approaches.
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