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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.

Nederland ISD closing campuses amid COVID-19 concerns.

Nederland schools closed due to COVID-19 concerns

Sharon Brooks

Monday, March 16, 2020

The Nederland Independent School District announced March 15 that it would be closing all campuses as a precautionary measure due to concerns in regard to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The school district reports that it plans to resume classes on Monday, March 23.

Governor Greg Abbott suspends STAAR testing to Texas students.

Governor Abbott waives STAAR testing requirements

Sharon Brooks

Monday, March 16, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott announced March 16 that he has waived the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) testing requirements for the 2019-20 school year.

Disaster Declaration for Jefferson County, Texas

Jefferson County judge declares countywide disaster

Sharon Brooks

Friday, March 13, 2020

On Friday, March 13, Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick wrote to Gov. Greg Abbott declaring Jefferson County's Declaration of Disaster.

Governor Greg Abbott declares disaster in Texas counties on March 13.

Governor declares disaster

Sharon Brooks

Friday, March 13, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference at the State Capitol on March 13 to update the public on the status of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Texas and what the state is doing to protect public health.

Texas DPS taking precautions against COVID-19

DPS takes preventive measures against COVID-19

Sharon Brooks

Friday, March 13, 2020

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is taking preventative measures against coronavirus disease (COVID-19) by implementing additional sanitation practices at driver license (DL) offices and issuing guidance to members of the department on best practices, as we know that common sense hygiene...

Beaumont plans for citizens' safety

Beaumont mayor making plans for citizens' safety

Sharon Brooks

Friday, March 13, 2020

Mayor Becky Ames stated March 13 that she and key city staffers have been in briefings with Texas Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of State Health Services and other state leaders regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and plans they hope will keep Texans healthy through the ongoing...

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar

Texas Comptroller distributes $766 million in monthly sales tax revenue

Sharon Brooks

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced March 11 that he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $766.2 million in local sales tax allocations for March, 7.7% more than in March 2019.

Gov. Greg Abbott-photo from Governor's website

Governor Abbott releases 2020 Report to the People of Texas

Sharon Brooks

Tuesday, March 10, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott, March 9, released his “2020 Report to the People of Texas,” looking back at all that was accomplished by and for the people of Texas over the previous year and sharing his vision for the year ahead. This is his third Report to the People since taking office in 2015.

Commissioner George P. Bush

GLO announces millions in disaster recovery funds for Southeast Texas

Sharon Brooks

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced March 3 the approval of millions in recovery funds for Southeast Texas communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey.

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