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Texas is declaring a statewide public health disaster. There have been at least 50 known cases in the state — 11 identified at a federal quarantine site at Lackland Air Force Base and 39 elsewhere. Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday declared that the new coronavirus is a statewide public health disaster and said that Texas is on the verge of being able to

Workforce Solutions East Texas announces a mass hiring event open to the public on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. The event, entitled “Windows to Opportunity,”will be held in Marshall, Longview, Tyler, Athens, Palestine, Henderson, Gilmer, Emory and Jacksonville at the Workforce Solutions East Texas locations listed below from 1 PM to 4 PM. Each location will

AUSTIN — Amid growing concerns over COVID-19 (coronavirus), the UIL Boys State Basketball Tournament will take place with a limited number of fans in attendance. “The health and safety of our student-athletes and patrons is our number one priority,” said UIL Executive Director Dr. Charles Breithaupt, “While we are saddened to limit the fans that can

   The Northeast Texas Public Health District has identified a positive case of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Gregg County. The test result was confirmed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within their testing facilities in Atlanta, Georgia. The patient has traveled within the continental United States, has mild illness, and has continued

BEAUMONT –A 36-year-old Houston man has been sentenced to prison for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announcedU.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown today. Carlos Garcia pleaded guilty on July 11, 2019, to conspiracy to commit access device (credit card) fraud and was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge

Tyler — UT Health East Texas will offer a free Lunch and Learn seminar, titled The Diabetic Foot: Care and Treatment, on Wednesday, Apr. 1, at the UT Health Tyler Pavilion, 801 Clinic Drive. Board-certified Podiatrist Dr. David Andreone will present information about diabetes and how it affects your feet, common foot problems associated with diabetes

SHREVEPORT – Southwestern Electric Power Co. (SWEPCO) has received reports of individuals posing as SWEPCO representatives contacting East Texas customers and demanding immediate payment. “These scammers are targeting small business owners, churches and other customers and threatening to disconnect service if immediate payment is not received,” said Michelle Marcotte, SWEPCO spokeswoman.  “If you believe a

Upshur County Commissioner Pct. 1 (Republican)  100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING >  Gene Dolle (R) 852 52% Jim Bardwell (R) 403 24% James Noble (R) 395 24% Upshur County Commissioner Pct. 3 (Republican)  100% OF PRECINCTS REPORTING R Kent M. Abernathy (R) 629 38% R Michael L. Ashley (R) 296 18% Richard Smith 270 16% Robert