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Gov. Greg Abbott extends COVID-19 disaster declaration.

Governor Abbott extends statewide COVID-19 disaster declaration

Sharon Brooks

Friday, July 10, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation July 10 extending his disaster declaration for all Texas counties in response to COVID-19.

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas responds to governor's July 9 proclamation (CHRISTUS photo)

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System responds to Governor Abbott’s order

Sharon Brooks

Friday, July 10, 2020

CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Health System issues the following response to Governor Abbott’s July 9 order to increase hospital capacities by suspending elective surgeries in certain Texas counties, including Southeast Texas: CHRISTUS is aware of Governor Abbott’s order relating to the need for...

Governor Abbott suspends elective surgeries in Southeast Texas counties

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, July 9, 2020

Governor Greg Abbott issued a Proclamation July 9 suspending elective surgeries in hospitals in all counties located within 11 Trauma Service Areas (TSAs) in Texas, including Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Chambers and other Southeast Texas counties.

Last year's Adult Skate Night at Manning's Texas on Wheels

Manning’s ‘Adult Skate Night’ to benefit 100 Black Men of Greater Beaumont

News Staff

Thursday, July 9, 2020

In keeping with the company’s tradition of focusing on youth empowerment, Manning’s Texas on Wheels is hosting a “Unity Adult Skate Night” on July 12, with a portion of the admission proceeds earmarked for the 100 Black Men of America of Greater Beaumont. The event is from 6 to 10 p.m.

The Texas Comptroller's website offers comparison summary reports for cities and counties.

City sales tax collections slump, county's rise from last year

Scott McLendon

Thursday, July 9, 2020

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced July 8 he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $744.2 million in local sales tax allocations for July, 2.6% less than in July 2019.

Dr. Ray Perryman reports Texas jobs saw largest gain ever in May.

Dr. M. Ray Perryman: Texas Jobs

News Staff

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

As with the U.S. numbers a couple of weeks ago, Texas experienced an expected uptick in employment in May. The addition of 237,800 jobs led all states and was by far the largest monthly gain that Texas has ever seen.

Crime Stoppers receives recertification.

Governor's office certifies Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas for another two years

Sharon Brooks

Tuesday, June 30, 2020

Crime Stoppers of Southeast Texas announced they received their recertification from the Office of the Governor on Wednesday, June 24. This two-year certificate extends through 2022.

Gloria Aguilera Terry

Texas Council on Family Violence grants funds to assist local shelter

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, June 25, 2020

The Texas Council on Family Violence’s (TCFV) 2020 Swalm Grants, totaling $250,000, are being awarded to 22 domestic violence agencies across Texas, including Family Services of Southeast Texas, as they deal with the economic hardship and increased violence caused by 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.

Harmony offers flexible learning options.

Harmony Public Schools announces flexible classroom plan for 2020-21

Sharon Brooks

Thursday, June 25, 2020

Harmony Public Schools announced June 25 that it would offer flexible learning options for the 2020-21 school year, offer plans that would allow each student-family a choice of where their students should continue classes – at home or at school.

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