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South Texas State Fair not opening as planned.

South Texas State Fair not opening as planned.

South Texas State Fair not opening as planned due to emergency order

Sharon Brooks
Monday, March 16, 2020
The Young Men's Business League (YMBL) announced that the South Texas State Fair would not opening as planned on March 26 due to the disaster declaration Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick made March 13 following Texas Governor Greg Abbott's declaration of disaster across the state due to...
Nederland ISD closing campuses amid COVID-19 concerns.

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 fast-tracks licensing for out-of-state medical professionals.

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

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

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 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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