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Governor's Office, DSHS provide nearly 3 million flu vaccines to Texans.

Governor's office, DSHS provide nearly 3 million flu vaccines to Texas residents

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, October 22, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott announced Oct. 22 that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has secured 2.8 million doses of flu vaccine for the Texas Vaccines for Children Program and the new Adult Influenza Vaccine Initiative.

Orange County bars may reopen to 50% capacity.

Orange County reopens bars

Sharon Brooks

Friday, October 16, 2020

The Texas Alcohol Beverage Commissioner (TABC) has approved Orange County Judge John Gothia’s request for bars to reopen in Orange County, the county announced Oct. 16.

Voter registration, changes due by Oct. 5

Voters must register, make changes to registration by Oct. 5

Sharon Brooks

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

Voters must register soon if they want to vote in the upcoming elections.

Heidi Strandberg, Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Assistant Principal at Mauriceville Middle School

LCMCISD assistant principal to represent Region 5 for state title

Sharon Brooks

Friday, September 18, 2020

Heidi Strandberg, Little Cypress-Mauriceville CISD Assistant Principal at Mauriceville Middle School has been selected to represent the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP) as a Region 5 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year, LCMCISD Community Relations Coordinator Sherry...

Cone image predicting Tropical Storm Sally's path. (Image from NOAA/NWS at 10 a.m. on Sept. 14)

Texas A&M Task Force 1 traveling to La. ahead of incoming storm

Sharon Brooks

Monday, September 14, 2020

At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy Texas A&M Task Force 1 to Louisiana as the state prepares for Tropical Storm Sally.

American Red Cross needs local volunteers to assist in shelters.

Red Cross seeking volunteers to assist in shelters

Sharon Brooks

Monday, August 24, 2020

The American Red Cross put out an urgent call for volunteers to assist in shelters on Aug. 21 in advance of two major storms heading toward the Gulf Coast.

The LSCO Gators fishing club ranks No. 1 in the nation for collegiate bass fishing.

LSCO Gators rank No. 1 in the nation

Sharon Brooks

Friday, August 21, 2020

The Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) Fishing Club is celebrating after recently being ranked the No. 1 team across the nation in collegiate bass fishing, LSCO reports.

Gov. Abbott extends auto-renewal of SNAP benefits.

Abbott extends automatic SNAP renewals amid ongoing pandemic

Sharon Brooks

Monday, July 27, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott announced July 24 that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal authority to extend certifications by six months for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients whose benefits are up for renewal in July and August.

Notice: BISD reports two COVID-19 cases at admin building.

Beaumont ISD notifies public of COVID-19 cases at administration building

Sharon Brooks

Monday, July 27, 2020

The Beaumont Independent School District released a statement on July 26 notifying the public of positive COVID-19 cases among personnel at the administration building.

Gov. Abbott announces additional federal funding to support higher education.

Governor announces additional $118 million to support education in Texas

Sharon Brooks

Wednesday, July 22, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott announced July 22 that the State of Texas would allocate an additional $118 million in federal funding to support higher education in Texas, including $93 million to help students continue or restart their progress toward earning a post-secondary credential or degree.

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