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KAUFMAN COUNTY–After a lengthy discussion and reconvening an emergency meeting March 24, Kaufman County Commissioners approved the issuance of a shelter in place order.
CEDAR CREEK LAKE–After discussion with many of the parties involved, the 37th Annual KCKL 95.9 FM Big Bass Tournament is being postponed to a future date in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
EAST TEXAS–As the demands of the current COVID-19 pandemic continue to evolve in our community, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances Health System and UT Health East Texas want to keep our East Texas communities informed about our appr
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EAST TEXAS–To make accessing physicians easier, UT Health East Texas Physicians has launched telehealth. Telehealth appointments can be made by calling (903) 596-3627.
ATHENS–Members of Athens ISD’s administrative team are working through a flood of information as they develop plans to meet the educational and nutritional needs of students under COVID-19 restrictions.
AUSTIN–The University Interscholastic League (UIL) is extending its suspension of all UIL sanctioned activities due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Texas.
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AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced a series of Executive Orders relating to COVID-19 preparedness and mitigation. The four orders serve to limit public gatherings and help reduce exposure for people across the state.
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Editor’s note- It is important to note that no confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Kaufman, Henderson or Van Zandt Counties as of press time Tuesday.