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Governor Abbott announces Phase One to open Texas, Wilbarger County restaurants and stores might open Friday at 50% capacity
Wilbarger County officials reported Tuesday that they are working to meet criteria that the State of Texas has set, in order to reopen some businesses and restaurants on Friday at 50 percent capacity. (check Wednesday’s print edition for more details). Governor Greg Abbott on Monday announced the first phase of the State of Texas’ ongoing…
Read MoreMobile coronavirus test collection
Mobile Covid-19 test collection will occur in vernon on Tuesday, April 28 from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m. at the Vernon Public Library, located at 2810 Wilbarger Street. Wilbarger County Judge Greg Tyra said that the Texas Health and Human Services and Texas Department of State health Services are sponsoring the event, to ensure the…
Read MoreDHS responds to COVID-19 inquiry
The person was tested in Wichita County and they announced the case based on test results. The case was linked to an investigation of a case in Wichita County. When they began investigating this case, it was determined the person was a resident of Wilbarger County. Epidemiological investigations can take time depending on the complexity…
Read MoreCovid-19 reported in Wilbarger County
Update: Two new Covid-19 cases have been reported in Wilbarger County. Both are family members of the first case, reported last week. One is currently hospitalized at WGH. The first confirmed case of Covid-19 has been made official by Wichita Falls and Wilbarger County health officials. The Wilbarger County resident was tested in Wichita County…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott Waives Regulations, Expands Telehealth Options
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has temporarily waived a series of regulations to lift certain telehealth restrictions and expand telehealth options as Texas responds to COVID-19. These waivers will allow a smart phone or any audio-visual, real-time, or two-way interactive communication system to qualify as a telecommunications technology that can be used to provide certain…
Read MoreEmergency SNAP benefits approved
Governor Greg Abbott Wednesday announced that Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) will provide more than $168 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits to help Texans during the COVID-19 response. HHS received federal approval from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to provide the maximum, allowable amount of SNAP benefits to recipients…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott temporarily allows Notary Public via videoconference
Governor Greg Abbott has suspended certain statutes concerning appearance before a notary public to execute a self-proved will, a durable power of attorney, a medical power of attorney, a directive to physician, or an oath of an executor, administrator, or guardian. These suspensions temporarily allow for appearance before a notary public via videoconference when executing such…
Read MoreSen. Perry hosting tele-town hall Wednesday on coronavirus
State Senator Charles Perry will host a telephone town hall meeting on Wednesday to discuss the coronavirus and its effect on West Texas. ” I hope you are staying safe and healthy during these difficult times. I know many of you have questions regarding COVID-19 and what the state is doing to respond to the…
Read MoreTexas State Parks Temporarily Close to the Public
At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas State Parks will be closed to the public effective at the close of business Tuesday, April 7 in order to maintain the safest environment for visitors, volunteers and staff. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will continue to stay current with the latest public health recommendations…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott Waives Certain Regulations To Expand Health Care Workforce During COVID-19 Response
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has temporarily waived certain regulations to expand the health care workforce to assist with Texas’ COVID-19 response. Under this waiver, Physician Assistants (PA), Medical Physicists, Perfusionists, and Respiratory Care candidates for licensure who have completed all other requirements may enter the workforce under an emergency license working under supervision prior…
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