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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.

Governor Greg Abbott fast-tracks licensing for out-of-state medical professionals.

Governor Abbott fast-tracks licensing for out-of-state medical professionals

Sharon Brooks

Monday, March 16, 2020

March 14, Governor Greg Abbott directed the Texas Medical Board (TMB) and the Texas Board of Nursing (TBN) to fast-track the temporary licensing of out-of-state physicians, physician assistants, certain retired physicians, nurses, and other license types to assist in Texas' response to COVID-19.

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DuGood FCU takes special measures to keep customers safe

Sharon Brooks

Friday, March 13, 2020

DuGood Federal Credit Union is taking extra precautions to ensure customer and employee safety at their financial institutions, shared DuGood President and CEO Jada Kelley on March 13.

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.

Beaumont ISD superintendent urges safety as students leave for Spring Break.

Beaumont ISD leader shares information on COVID-19 as students prep for Spring Break

Sharon Brooks

Friday, March 13, 2020

Beaumont Independent School District Superintendent of Schools Dr.

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...

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BISD suspends extracurricular activities

Sharon Brooks

Friday, March 13, 2020

The Beaumont Independent School District released the following statement on March 12: Beaumont ISD has determined that, in the best interest of our students and staff, all school-related events, including sporting events and practices, will be suspended until further notice.

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