Surrounding Area News
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Wayne Goodman, District 10 in North Texas, reports two unbranded heifers missing from a property near Millsap in Parker County. Last Seen on April 25, 2020, are a solid black ten-month-old muley heifer weighing 500 pounds, and …
Two local community members, Roy Moreno and Kameron Mazurek help a few fellow Comanche residents with a helping hand during these tough times. They paid the City of Comanche water bills for 10 residents.
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Special Ranger Howard Brittain, District 19 in West Texas, reports the theft of a tractor from a property in San Saba County. Sometime on or after March 22, a thief or thieves took an orange 2018 Kubota tracked skid steer loader with an attac…
TEMPLE—Each year the Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) and the Association of Texas Soil and Water Conservation Districts (ATSWCD) recognize and honor individuals who dedicate themselves to the conservation and management of renewable natural resources. These outstanding…
May 1, 2020 -- A public hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 10 a.m., to take comment on the Initially Prepared Brazos G Regional Water Plan for 2021.Â
WASHINGTON – Public housing authorities and Section 8 voucher programs in the Eastland County area received several federal grants totaling $231,587 to help with coronavirus-related improvements and maintenance to local public housing programs, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced today. The fund…
(AUSTIN) — April is National Autism Awareness Month, and Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds families about the Texas ABLE® Program, which was established to assist individuals with disabilities and their families in saving money to pay for disability-related expenses critical to maintaini…
Texas State Teachers Association President Noel Candelaria issued the following statement:
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) invites stakeholders to attend a Flood Mitigation Funding and Resources Webinar on Thursday, April 23, at 2:00 p.m.
HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and colleagues in the Senate sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette, and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Tuesday urging them to make credit facilities accessible to …
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas National Guard will be mobilizing more than 1,200 personnel as part of COVID-19 mobile testing teams (MTT). The 45 member teams will be mobilized in various parts of the state providing greater access to medical testing. The areas …
(Austin) -- Texans can now find the closest bar, restaurant, or hotel that is offering mixed drinks or kits with their next take out order!
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Mike Conaway (TX-11) released the following statement after oil prices hit historic lows Monday afternoon:
AUSTINÂ - Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs yesterday convened via video conference the second Border Trade Advisory Committee (BTAC) meeting of 2020, bringing together stakeholders from throughout the Texas-Mexico border region to advance initiatives to address challenges related to intern…
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas has obtained a temporary restraining order preventing a DFW chiropractor from touting sham treatments for COVID-19, announced U.S. Attorney Erin Nealy Cox.According to a civil complaint filed Thursday, Dr. Ray L. Nannis, the 48-ye…
Coronavirus COVID-19 cases in surrounding counties according to John Hopkins University and Medicine coronavirus map as of April 14 at 4:40 p.m. central time.
Austin, TX – The Texas Center for the Book is pleased to join in the announcement of a local author contest now accepting submissions. The Texas Author Project, part of the nationwide Indie Author Project, is seeking nominations of independently published e-books to be recognized as the top …
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University today donated 110 COVID-19 testing kits to the Stephenville Medical and Surgical Clinic, the only Erath County facility conducting drive-through, appointment-only testing for individuals with coronavirus symptoms.
April 9, 2020 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Dairy MAX, in partnership with the Dallas Cowboys and Fuel Up to Play 60, will contribute $150,000 to the COVID-19 Emergency School Nutrition Fund to support local schools with the purchase of resources needed for meal distribution and deli…
Wednesday, April 15 at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Tim Skaggs, Coggin Avenue Baptist Church will lead prayer.
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused either the indefinite suspension or cancellation of baseball seasons. Meanwhile, social distancing measures and stay-at-home orders have prevented players from working out in public facilities or participating in outdoor team activities like they normally would.
April 3, 2020 Texas A&M AgriLife to donate FDA-compliant swab kits to be donated to hospitals across the state.
Brownwood, Texas– April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CASA in the Heart of Texas is raising awareness of the need for more dedicated members of the community to step up and become CASA volunteers, and help break the cycle of abuse and neglect, through supporting children and …
Austin, TX – April 7, 2020 – James Parker has been appointed Chief of Staff to Texas State Representative J.D. Sheffield, effective immediately. He succeeds Amanda Tollett, who now serves as Chief of Staff to Tarleton State University President James L. Hurley and as Vice President for Unive…
A Dallas woman was sentenced via video teleconference to 46 months in federal prison for her role in a $1.4 million real estate title insurance scheme, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Erin Nealy Cox.Constance Marie Kelly, 56, pleaded guilty in November to conspirac…
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Dallas Morning News on the three coronavirus relief packages he worked on in the Senate and how they will benefit Texans:
WASHINGTON – The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) will receive a $236,756,360.44 federal grant to aid its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today. The funding comes from the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Managemen…
Dallas Area Rapid Transit recently reached 20 percent completion of the preliminary design for the $1.4 billion D2 Subway through downtown Dallas.
FEMA announced that federal emergency aid has been made available for the state of Texas to supplement the state, tribes and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020, and continuing.
A Wichita Falls man who posted threats about killing Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives and other government leaders has been charged following an investigation by the FBI’s Dallas Field Office, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Erin Nealy Cox.Gavin Weslee …
AUSTIN – In response to COVID-19, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is limiting public access to department facilities to protect the public and our employees, promote social distancing and do our part to stop the spread of COVID-19. Despite limited physical access to our buildings…
March 26, 2020As the Covid-19 crisis has reduced business function of the commercial wineries and vineyards served by the Texas Wine and Grape Growers Association, the Association will continue to operate, but with limited function and staff for the foreseeable future. Specifically, the 2020…
Thursday, 26 March Update As county and city governments pass more restrictions, your support is even more important. For Thursday, 26 March, here are some ways you can support the small businesses of Erath, Somervell, Hamilton, and Comanche Counties.
Third Confirmed Case of COVID-19 in Brown County
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Mar 23, 2020 Corpus Christi, TX, USA – As area businesses close temporarily throughout the South Texas Coastal Bend community to combat evolving COVID-19 concerns, the Port of Corpus Christi (PCCA) will remain open to provide critical infrastructure services and functions, as defined by the …
With government restrictions in place, businesses have had to make changes to try to survive during these difficult times. As such, they have had to modify schedules, offerings, and how they provide their services to customers. Many consumers have been left confused as to whether or not many…
RESIDENTS ASKED TO FOLLOW EMERGENCY PLAN, PLAN AIMS TO REDUCE EXPECTED CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 CASES
AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) values the health and safety of Texas veterans, their families, and spouses. To reduce exposureto the COVID-19 virus, starting March 19, 2020 services provided by the TVC will be conducted virtually.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As coronavirus continues to spread across the United States and throughout Texas, Texans from all walks of life are working together to meet the needs of their neighbors, friends, and communities. U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today highlighted Texas’ communities and busine…
Abilene, Texas — The Texas Workforce Commission has waived the waiting period and work search requirements for individuals applying to receive Unemployment Insurance benefits in an effort to address the economic and workforce impact of COVID-19. Normally, the first week of an unemployment cl…
AUSTIN – At the direction of Governor Greg Abbott and in light of the governor’s State of Disaster Declaration related to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has been directed to extend the expiration date of Texas identification cards (ID), d…
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The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering designated states and territories low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Upon a request received from a state’s or territor…
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