Texas Senate Takes On School Vouchers, COVID Vacs, Border Security, Human Trafficking
Senate committees heard testimony Tuesday related to three of the four topics laid out for consideration in this session by the governor: school choice, border security, and vaccine mandates. The Senate Education Committee approved the Senate’s school choice proposal in the form of
General Colin L. Powell Dies At Age 84 From Covid-19
NNPA NEWSWIRE – “General Colin L. Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passed away this morning due to complications from Covid 19,” the former General’s family wrote on Facebook. By Stacy M. Brown Colin Powell
Tyler Texas Gets New Covid-19 Antibody Infusion Center
Governor Abbott, TDEM Open COVID-19 Antibody Infusion Center In Tyler New Facility Marks 14th State-Sponsored Infusion Center Currently Operating In Texas AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with local officials, will establish
Federal Covid-19 Assistance Payments For Local Communities
Texas Governor Abbott Announces Additional Federal COVID-19 Relief Assistance Payments For Local Communities “The Texas economy is the 9th largest in the world and much of our strength comes from our small towns and rural communities,” said Lt. Governor Dan Patrick. “It is
Abbott Tests Positive For Covid-19 Virus
Office Of The Governor Statement Concerning Governor Abbott AUSTIN – Office of the Governor Communications Director Mark Miner today issued a statement after Governor Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19: “Governor Greg Abbott tests positive for COVID-19 virus today. The Governor has been testing
Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation To Expand Hospital Capacity In Four Additional Texas Counties
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation suspending elective surgeries at hospitals in Cameron, Hidalgo, Nueces, and Webb counties to help ensure hospital bed availability for COVID-19 patients in these communities. This proclamation amends the Governor’s previous Executive Order to include
Cornyn: Coronavirus Relief Program For Texas Farmers, Ranchers, And Producers Accepting Applications
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced that Texas agricultural producers who have suffered losses due to the coronavirus pandemic may now apply for assistance from the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). CFAP will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to America’s
COVID-Safe Care
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it crystal clear just how much communities rely on their local hospitals and also how much we rely on you. During the past few weeks, we’ve felt an outpouring of support and we are grateful to everyone who
First General Motors-Ventec Critical Care V+Pro Ventilators Ready For Delivery
NNPA NEWSWIRE — “Until there is a vaccine, critical care ventilators give medical professionals the tools they need to fight this pandemic and save lives,” said Ventec Life Systems CEO Chris Kiple. “This partnership is an historic effort and a great reminder of
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