COVID-19

BISD confirms second student; staff member testing positive for COVID-19

Wed, 09/09/2020 - 5:00am

The Breckenridge Independent School District confirmed a second student and the first staff member has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

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Stephens County moves to stage five; mandates restrictions to combat COVID-19

Wed, 07/22/2020 - 5:00am

Stephens County has moved to stage five of the community health plan in an effort to combat the COVID-19 virus within the community. The announcement came during a Friday, July 17 press conference and follows Gov. Greg Abbott’s recently released executive order, GA-29.

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SMH looking into COVID-19 rapid-result testing

Wed, 07/22/2020 - 5:00am

Stephens Memorial Hospital District will look into providing citizens with rapid result testing for the COVID-19 virus. The testing option was discussed during the Thursday, July 16 board of trustees meeting.

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COVID-19 Ushers in Lowest Independence Day Gas Prices Since 2004

Wed, 07/01/2020 - 12:00am

Texas gas prices have risen 3.7 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $1.88/g today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 13,114 stations. Gas prices in Texas are 23.3 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 52.7 cents per gallon lower than a year ago.