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Lamar State College Port Arthur cancels classes March 16-20

In light of recent developments regarding COVID-19, Lamar State College Port Arthur has opted to take a proactive effort to safeguard its students by canceling classes scheduled for March 16-20, the college announced March 12.

LIT president tells students to stay home after Spring Break

Lamar Institute of Technology President Dr. Lonnie Howard released a letter to students, staff and stakeholders announcing that students would not be returning to classes after Spring Break due to coronavirus (COVID-19) concerns.

Governor Abbott confers with Texas Legislators, mayors, county judges on coronavirus efforts

Governor Greg Abbott hosted a conference call March 12 with Texas legislators, mayors and county judges to provide an update on the state’s ongoing efforts to combat coronavirus (COVID-19).

Stark Cultural Venues shut down special events, still open for general admission

Stark Cultural Venues announced March 13 that it would be canceling all special programming through April 4 but will remain open for general admission at this time. As always, the Stark Museum of Art and Shangri La Gardens are free admission; however, the W.H.

GTBR cancels meeting amid coronavirus concerns

The Golden Triangle Business Roundtable (GTBR) announced March 12 that the March 17 Monthly Members Meeting has been canceled amid growing coronavirus concerns. GTBR stated that the group is canceling the meeting as a precautionary measure.

Port Arthur postpones community meeting

 The city of Port Arthur announced March 12 that the community meeting scheduled for the same evening is canceled. The city stated that the meeting would be rescheduled for a later date. For updates, visit the city’s website, www.portarthurtx.gov, and the City of Port Arthur Facebook page.  

LU going to online classes only following Spring Break

Lamar University notified students that classes will be held solely online following Spring Break. In a notice sent to students, LU President Ken Evans announced: The global impact of COVID-19, also called coronavirus, continues to grow as we work to keep our students, faculty and staff safe.

Buckner Calder Woods limiting visitation in light of COVID-19 pandemic

Buckner Retirement Services will implement a limited access visitation policy as a safety measure against the rapid advance of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus.

Physicians group pays over $1M to resolve false billing claims

Millennium Physicians Association PLLC has paid the United States $1,248,964 to resolve claims that they improperly billed the Medicare program for sleep studies, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick on March 11.

Texas Comptroller distributes $766 million in monthly sales tax revenue

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.