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Texas A&M System Issues Guidance on COVID-19 Protocols

Over the past year, the Texas A&M System institutions have done an amazing job in responding to the pandemic and protecting the health of our faculty, staff and students.

Staff Reports

March 5, 2021

Over the past year, the Texas A&M System institutions have done an amazing job in responding to the pandemic and protecting the health of our faculty, staff and students. With the end of the spring semester only 6-8 weeks away, A&M system members should continue to follow system guidance, “Guidanc...

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Texas governor lifts mandate on masks

Local health authorities urge continued caution

March 2, 2021

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the statewide mask mandate will be lifted, and Texas businesses will be allowed to operate at 100% of capacity after COVID-19 cases appear to be trending downward. His new executive order, EO GA-34, will go into effect next Wednesday, March 10, 2021. Local h...

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City of DeKalb declares state of disaster

Due to the snowstorm and sub-freezing weather of February 11through February 19 the City of De Kalb received damage to our street and utility systems.

February 25, 2021

Due to the snowstorm and sub-freezing weather of February 1 1 through February 19 the City of De Kalb received damage to our street and utility systems. As a result, the City of De Kalb declares a State of Weather Disaster. They are pursuing all local, state, and federal sources to help with the r...

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IRS announces tax relief for Texas severe winter storm victims

Texas victims of winter storms that began February 11, 2021, now have until June 15, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and make tax payments, the IRS announced in a News Releas

February 23, 2021

Texas victims of winter storms that began February 11, 2021, now have until June 15, 2021, to file various individual and business tax returns and mak...

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Lone Star Ag Credit distributes $22 million in dividends to customer-owners

FORT WORTH, Texas — Lone Star Ag Credit is distributing a total of $22 million in patronage dividends to its customer-owners, based on its strong financial results for 2020.

February 23, 2021

FORT WORTH, Texas — Lone Star Ag Credit is distributing a total of $22 million in patronage dividends to its customer-owners, based on its strong fina...

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Scam Alert: Feds Warn Residents About Fraudsters Seeking to Profit from Disaster

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas reminds the public that fraudsters soon follow disaster.

February 19, 2021

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas reminds the public that fraudsters soon follow disaster. As Texas suffers fro...

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U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2 Million to Support Business Growth in DeKalb, Texas

Thursday, February 11, 2021 U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2 Million to Support Business Growth in DeKalb, Texas WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S.

February 11, 2021

Thursday, February 11, 2021 U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2 Million to Support Business Growth in ...

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A Texarkana, Texas, doctor has pleaded guilty today to a federal fraud violation

A Texarkana, Texas, doctor has pleaded guilty today to a federal fraud violation, announced Eastern District of Texas Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Dr.

February 10, 2021

A Texarkana, Texas, doctor has pleaded guilty today to a federal fraud violation, announced Eastern District of Texas Acting U.S. Attorney Nicholas J....

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Area Covid-19 Restrictions Lifted

Joint Operations Center Bowie County/City of Texarkana, TX MEDIA UPDATE 2/5/2021 TEXARKANA, TX— Bowie County Judge Bobby Howell and the mayors representing cities in the county received notification

February 5, 2021

Joint Operations Center Bowie County/City of Texarkana, TX MEDIA UPDATE 2/5/2021 TEXARKANA, TX— Bowie County Judge Bobby Howell and the mayors repre...

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Western Connection Needs Assessment Study Seeking Public Comments on Findings

Bowie County, supported by the Texas Department of Transportation Atlanta District office, is seeking public comments on a recent study conducted to identify mobility needs in the Western Texarkana ar

This study assesses regional mobility needs and potential improvements for the Western Texarkana area.

February 4, 2021

Bowie County, supported by the Texas Department of Transportation Atlanta District office, is seeking public comments on a recent study conducted to i...