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COVID-19 testing in Orange on April 28.

COVID-19 testing for Orange County residents

Sharon Brooks

Friday, April 24, 2020

A Military Mobile COVID-19 Testing Team will be conducting a one-day operation in Orange County on Tuesday, April 28, reports Orange County Human Resources Director Lori Ardoin. According to Ardoin, the team will conduct COVID-19 testing from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

Governor Greg Abbott waives some Texas College Work-Study requirements.

Governor waives certain restrictions on Texas College Work-Study Program assistance

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, April 23, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott announced April 22 that he has temporarily waived certain restrictions to allow Texas higher education institutions to transfer all unexpended student financial aid funds from the Texas College Work-Study (TCWS) program to other financial aid programs that do not have a...

Governor Abbott extends Disaster Declaration for another 30 days.

Governor extends Disaster Declaration

Sharon Brooks

Monday, April 13, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation April 12 extending his Disaster Declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19.

Governor Abbott announces more PPE on its way. (CDC illustration)

Governor Abbott announces incoming shipments of PPE

Sharon Brooks

Monday, April 6, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference April 6 to provide an update on personal protective equipment (PPE) distribution throughout the state of Texas. The governor also announced that Texas received 2.

Governor Greg Abbott announces increased child care help for frontline workers during pandemic.

Governor announces increase in in-home child care access for frontline workers

Sharon Brooks

Monday, April 6, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott announced April 6 that Care.com is increasing in-home child care access for frontline workers responding to the COVID-19 emergency. As part of this initiative, Care.

Sen. John Cornyn (Facebook.com photo)

Beaumont to receive over $800k in coronavirus recovery funds

Sharon Brooks

Friday, April 3, 2020

The city of Beaumont was awarded a federal grant of $801,000 to help recover from the economic fallout of the novel coronavirus outbreak, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced April 3.

Governor waives certain registration renewals, fees for Texas nurses. (U.S. Army photo)

Governor waives certain licensing renewal requirements, fees for Texas nurses

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, March 26, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott has waived certain regulations from the Texas Board of Nursing regarding licensing renewal and subsequent fees for nurses in Texas, his office announced March 25. The Governor's waiver authorizes a six-month grace period for nurses with expired licenses.

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 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.

Planning and Zoning plan for permitting during restricted access due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Planning & Zoning Office releases procedures during restricted access

Sharon Brooks

Tuesday, March 24, 2020

The city of Beaumont Planning & Zoning Office is currently restricting public access due to COVID-19 and is outlining the procedures for public inquiries and business during the temporary limitation.

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