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Texas continued to feel the effects of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic last week as Gov. Greg Abbott and advisors worked on a plan to ease his statewide stay-athome order.
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In line with signals from the White House to restart the nation’s economy, Gov. Greg Abbott on April 17 issued executive orders to move the Lone Star State toward normalizing citizens’ activities during the COVID-19 crisis.
Read moreFor the past two years, I have served on the Bandera Economic Development Corp., offering an informed, objective and flexible perspective. However, due to incessant interference of EDC business from two city council members since November, it seemed pointless to continue, so I chose not to apply for reappointment last month.
Read moreAs a nation, as a state and as a local community, we face a challenging chapter in our lives as we and the world navigate the COVID-19 (coronavirus) epidemic. As I write this article, I pray that each of you and your loved ones remains safe and healthy. Please know that my staff and I have been closely monitoring the statewide situation every single day to help ensure that we are collectively doing everything we can to protect Texans – a responsibility I take very seriously.
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Gov. Greg Abbott on April 8 announced a partnership between the Texas Military Department and Prestige Ameritech to increase production of personal protective equipment for healthcare workers.
Read more(Last) week, Bandera County Judge Richard Evans issued an emergency declaration that is ill-advised and in my opinion, illegal. As residents of Bandera County, we should expect better from our Commissioners’ Court. According to the orders contained in the declaration, Medina Lake County Park is closed. The declaration also says, “River crossings at state and county roads are closed to the public.”
Read moreAs Texas, like the rest of the country, comes to grips with the likelihood that the COVID19 pandemic means most communities will face overwhelming demand on our healthcare delivery system, state leaders should consider utilizing a long-neglected asset to help address the crisis. Texas rural and community hospitals are ready and capable of being a valuable contributor to the state’s response to the Corona virus crisis.
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Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday, April 1, posted an online video message seeking Texans’ individual and collective help to reduce the spread of the deadly new coronavirus, COVID-19.
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