The South Plains Economic Development District in Lubbock was awarded a federal grant of $397,671 to support redevelopment and revitalization in the region to diversify and strengthen the regional economy during the coronavirus outbreak, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today.
According to the Care Center’s website, the facility is in the process of disinfection and cleaning. They reported 22 cases among the residents and 8 cases among the staff. Administrators also say one resident passed away on Sunday, July 12.
In its ongoing quest to keep citizens informed with the most up-to-date and user-friendly information, the City of Lubbock has updated its interactive dashboard at www.mylubbock.us/COVID19.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Department of Defense has activated additional U.S. Army Urban Augmentation Medical Task Forces (UAMTF) to assist the state’s efforts to combat COVID-19.
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced a new public health emergency order re-enacting emergency public health restrictions on high-contact indoor environments where face-coverings are not worn in order to slow the rising spread of COVID-19 across the state.
The City of Lubbock wants citizens to know that the COVID-19 testing site scheduled to be at Hodges Elementary, Wednesday and Thursday, July 15 and 16, has been rescheduled.
Though the numbers are higher now, hospitals can still function. If numbers get higher, there could be problems because hospitals are not just treating COVID patients.
Officials with the United Supermarkets Arena postponed the JoJo Siwa concert in March 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns. As of July 9, 2020, officials have announced a new date for the Nickelodeon star to return to Lubbock.
Sodexo, a company that provides equipment and cleaning for Lubbock ISD, has closed for professional cleaning after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
Public health officials have issued an order for all public and private schools in the city of El Pase to delay school openings until after September 7, 2020, due to concerns surrounding COVID-19. The order goes into affect Thursday, July 9.
Hockley County and the City of Levelland will host a free walk-up testing clinic for COVID-19 Tuesday, July 14, at the Levelland Civic Center, located at 1900 McKinley Street, in the Levelland City Park.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice has reported to Scurry County Judge Dan Hicks that 169 inmates and 11 TDCJ employees in Scurry County have tested positive for COVID-19.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas will invest $57 million in federal funds to maintain the state’s need-based financial aid programs and keep more students enrolled at their colleges and universities.
The Community Foundation of West Texas and Lubbock Area United Way combined efforts to raise funds and create rapid release grants through the South Plains COVID-19 Response Fund.
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.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is distributing six additional cases of the antiviral drug remdesivir to five hospitals across West Texas.
LPD says while officers are expected to enforce the order, their goal is to seek voluntary compliance through conversation and education, rather than issuing citations.
Alongside a new executive order from Governor Greg Abbott requiring the use of face coverings in public spaces, the Governor also amended previous orders regarding public gatherings, prohibiting outdoor meetings of 10 or more, unless authorized by local authorities.
Governor Greg Abbott has issued a new executive order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases.
The second case in Dickens County is now listed as recovered as of July 2, bringing their total active cases to zero. They’ve had 20 people test negative for COVID-19.
On Wednesday, we spoke to Nick Muscari, the owner of Nick’s Sports Grill and Lounge, who said he didn’t anticipate something like this would “force” him into a situation where he would have to shutdown.
Community members are encouraged to call the StarCare COVID-19 Mental Health Hotline to speak with a qualified mental health professional (QMHP) who can provide access to a variety of confidential and anonymous services for coping with stress and anxiety caused by uncertain times.
Despite Texas’ surge of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Tuesday evening that he doesn’t need the advice of the nation’s top infectious disease doctor, Anthony Fauci. From the Texas Tribune.
Texas Tech has established the Texas Tech Commitment Plan, an initiative to enact and inform students of “enhanced sanitization efforts, resources for health screenings, access to personal protective equipment, workplace and classroom wellness guidance, and social distancing protocols.”
Texas Health and Human Services describes contact tracing as a way to slow the spread of infection by contacting and quarantining people who were potentially exposed to the virus. The hourly pay ranges between $14 to $19 an hour, according to the career center.
Hoping to block Gov. Greg Abbott’s Friday decision ordering Texas bars to close due to a rise in coronavirus cases, more than 30 bar owners filed a lawsuit Monday challenging Abbott’s emergency order.
Effective Wednesday, H-E-B will require customers to wear face masks in all of its stores, regardless of whether face mask orders are in effect in the communities the stores serve.
Monday the city of Lubbock’s health department is reminding citizens about the many COVID-19 screening sites across the city. Katherine Wells, the Public Health Director for The City Of Lubbock’s Health Department said even though the city lost the largest testing site in the community on Friday, t
The City of Lubbock will expand testing at the Patterson Library Drive-Up COVID-19 Clinic for the month of July. Starting this week, the clinic will operate Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
According to city officials of Abilene, the City of Abilene says they ‘will not enforce the Governor’s Executive Order’ to shut down bars and limit outdoor gatherings.
Lubbock City Council approved a new disaster declaration on Friday, requiring face coverings for employees of businesses who interact with the public and limiting public gatherings.
On Friday, June 26, 2020, Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued new statewide guidelines for public gatherings. These new orders require the County Judge in each county to approve any outdoor gathering in excess of 100 people.
Texas Tech Athletics announced Friday it has completed 197 tests for COVID-19 among its football student-athletes and staff with a total of 23 positive results. Of the positive results, 21 recoveries have since been reported.
StarCare Specialty Health System received special Coronavirus funding from the Department of Veterans Affairs to expand its Supportive Services for Veteran Families program to assist local Veterans facing eviction and homelessness.
All bars and similar establishments that receive more than 51% of their gross receipts from the sale of alcoholic beverages are required to close at 12:00 PM today.
According to First Bank and Trust, employees from the mid-city location at 22nd Street and Indiana Avenue, and the south location at 7806 Indiana Avenue have been quarantined, and the two locations have been temporarily closed, but they expect the South branch location to open again Monday, June 29.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 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.
For a second time since the start of the pandemic, Abbott bans elective surgeries to preserve bed space for coronavirus patients. But this time the hold on the nonessential procedures is only in effect for Bexar, Dallas, Harris, and Travis counties.
Frenship ISD sent an email Wednesday night, warning parents about a student in the summer UIL girls basketball program at Frenship High School who tested positive for COVID-19.
CVS Health now has a total of 130 drive-thru test sites across Texas, with 83% of sites in counties with underserved communities with greatest need for support. Expansion reflects company’s commitment to increasing testing capacity as COVID-19 cases begin to rise.
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM), in partnership with the Texas Military Department, will begin distributing 3-ply surgical masks to every Texan who undergoes COVID-19 testing at state-run mobile test collection sites.
During the June 24 news conference, Lubbock Mayor Dan Pope said "Cover your face. I think that message is as simple as it can be - wear your damn mask.”
