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Temporary Pause Of Additional Reopening Phases
Governor Abbott said that the State of Texas will pause any further phases to open Texas as the state responds to the recent increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Businesses that are permitted to open under the previous phases can continue to operate at the designated occupancy levels and under the minimum standard…
Read MoreGov. Abbott extends pandemic EBT program
Governor Greg Abbott, on Tuesday, announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is extending the application deadline for the federal Pandemic-Electronic Benefit Transfer program (P-EBT) to July 31. Extending the deadline will help ensure eligible families have time to apply for this one-time food benefit. P-EBT is a one-time benefit of $285…
Read MoreBars closed again by Gov. Abbott
Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order on Friday limiting certain businesses and services as part of the state’s effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. This decision comes as the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 and the number of hospitalizations have increased and the positivity rate in Texas increased above 10%, which…
Read MoreGov. Abbott says use a mask
John Moritz Texas Pool Reporter Gov. Greg Abbott arrived at the news conference on Monday in Austin wearing a red, white and blue mask. He was joined by Dr. John Hellersted, his medical point person for the pandemic and head of the Texas Department of State Health Services, physician and former state Rep. John Zerwas,…
Read MoreVISD trustees wrestle with uncertainty for Fall
Daniel Walker Vernon Record Uncertainty over the how the next school year will unfold dominated discussion at the regular June meeting of the Vernon Independent School District board of Trustees, held Monday, June 15. Superintendent Jeff Byrd said they were working on balancing increased costs, uncertain finances with concerns about a second wave of coronavirus…
Read MoreAbbott expects return to school
Gov. Greg Abbott, on Tuesday, said he anticipates an announcement this week or next on the upcoming school year. “It is my expectation to see students return to schools in a classroom setting — able to interact with teachers as well as able to interact with other students.” He hopes students will also have the…
Read MoreGov. Abbott updates on coronavirus and hospital beds
By Nicole Cobler Texas Pool Reporter (Austin American-Statesman) Gov. Greg Abbott entered a room outside of the State Operations Center at 1:13 p.m. Tuesday. He was joined by Dr. John Zerwas, a physician from Richmond who is on a team working to expand hospital capacity and procure needed medical supplies. “We are here today to…
Read MoreFree Covid testing on Wednesday
Mobile COVID-19 testing is coming to Vernon this week. This will be the third time the mobile clinic has been in Vernon. Texas Health and Human Services will be operating the testing at the Carnegie Library, 2810 Wilbarger Street, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m Wednesday, June 17. Call 512-883-2400 or visit txcovidtest.org…
Read MoreOrtega signs to wrestle for Wayland Baptist
Vernon High School senior Felicity Ortega has signed to wrestle for Wayland Baptist University. She becomes the first female wrestler from Vernon to receive an athletic scholarship. “It was a disappointing senior year, first with the injury and then not being able to finish (due to the coronavirus shutdown,” Ortega said. “(This) really means everything…
Read MoreLongtime Vernon resident to turn 100 years old on June 17
Longtime Vernon resident Mary Louise Killebrew will celebrate her 100th birthday on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Mary Louise was born on June 17, 1920 in Hopkinsville, Ky., a daughter of Samuel and Rena (Stanton) Stokes. She and her younger brother, Samuel Edward (Buddy) Stokes, were orphaned at an early age. While initially living with grandparents,…
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