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Eighty-percent of properties in Freetown to pay Le500,000 or less rates – says mayor
Mayor of Freetown – Yvonne Aki Sawyerr on Monday, engaged a cross section of the city’s Krio Community, including the representative Krio Descendants Union, “to address concerns and provide clarification about Freetown City Council’s (FCC) property rates and business license reform,” a council
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Texas Medical Association: Governor is Right; Act Now to Stop COVID-19 Spread | East Texas Review
Consequences Loom if Texans Fail to Thwart Spread “The governor is right – we should all wash our hands frequently, stay home if we can, wear masks if we go out, and practice social distancing. “And the governor is right – if we don’t do that now, we face a return to even stricter measures
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Roberto Monsivais joins BancorpSouth, Longview, Texas | East Texas Review
BancorpSouth Bank (NYSE: BXS) announced today Roberto Monsivais has been hired as a community development mortgage loan originator, serving the Longview and Marshall, Texas markets. He is responsible for developing business and growing the bank’s mortgage loan portfolio by delivering superior
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HOORAY FOR HEROES | East Texas Review
Julie Woods Associates slates “Hooray for Heroes” Appreciation Parade  to honor local law enforcement The “Hooray for Heroes” drive by appreciation parade  is slated for July 1st at 5:30pm at Longview City Hall.   Since the beginning of COVID-19, law enforcement officers have gladly taken on
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Cornyn: Coronavirus Relief Program for Texas Farmers, Ranchers, and Producers Accepting Applications | East Texas Review
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced that Texas agricultural producers who have suffered losses due to the coronavirus pandemic may now apply for assistance from the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP).  CFAP will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to America’s farmers and
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EXECUTIVE ORDER: WEAR A MASK; LIMIT GATHERINGS | East Texas Review
Governor Abbott Establishes Statewide Face Covering Requirement, Issues Proclamation To Limit Gatherings Releases Video Message Urging Texans To Protect Themselves And Their Loved Ones From COVID-19 AUSTIN Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face
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SBA and Treasury Department Announce $10 Billion for CDFIs to Participate in the Paycheck Protection Program | East Texas Review
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, announced that it is setting aside $10 billion of Round 2 funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to be lent exclusively by Community Development Financial Institutions
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Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation To Expand Hospital Capacity In Four Additional Texas Counties
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation suspending elective surgeries at hospitals in Cameron, Hidalgo, Nueces, and Webb counties to help ensure hospital bed availability for COVID-19 patients in these
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Phase II of ‘Reopening Texas’ underway
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the second phase of the State of Texas’ ongoing plan to safely and strategically re-open while minimizing the spread of
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COVID-19: Governor Abbott issues executive order to contain spread
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order limiting certain businesses and services as part of the state’s effort to contain the spread of
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Watchdog Report: Big Texas-Based Companies Took $42M in Federal Aid Meant for Struggling Small Businesses | East Texas Review
60 Days Later: Who Has the CARES Act Actually Helped? Read the Report HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today marks the two-month anniversary of President Trump signing the CARES Act, the $2 trillion relief package addressing the COVID-19 health and economic crisis, government watchdog Accountable.US
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Governor Abbott Provides Update On COVID-19 Response | East Texas Review
Urges Texans To Follow Guidelines COVID-19 is now spreading at an unacceptable rate in the state of Texas, and it must be corralled, said Governor Abbott AUSTIN Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on Texas continued response to COVID-19. The Governor discussed several steps the state is
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Open Texas: Governor Abbott announces Phase III
Under Phase III, effective immediately, all businesses in Texas will be able to operate at up to 50% capacity, with very limited
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Jarvis Christian College goes Online for Fall 2020 | East Texas Review
Hawkins, TX - Jarvis Christian College (JCC) announced on Thursday, July 9, 2020 that the College will continue with the online educational platform for fall 2020. President Newman stated, “The decision was a hard choice to make, but after diligently assessing the impact of COVID-19, remaining
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COVID-Safe Care | East Texas Review
By Doug Luckett The COVID-19 pandemic has made it crystal clear just how much communities rely on their local hospitals and also how much we rely on you. During the past few weeks, we’ve felt an outpouring of support and we are grateful to everyone who has delivered a meal, sewn a facemask, left
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LEDCO BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES EXECUTION OF CONTRACT FOR 3127 ESTES PARKWAY PROPERTY | East Texas Review
“A huge amount of traffic passes through this area every day, so it is great to see interest in the redevelopment of this property in particular and Longview’s I-20 corridor in general.”  Mayor Andy Mack The Longview Economic Development Corporation (LEDCO) Board of Directors approves execution of
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'I Can Breathe Now': After Days Of Nationwide Protests, George Floyd Is Eulogized
'I Can Breathe Now': After Days Of Nationwide Protests, George Floyd Is Eulogized
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Governor Abbott Provides Update On COVID-19 Response
“COVID-19 is now spreading at an unacceptable rate in the state of Texas, and it must be corralled,” said Governor Abbott
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COVID 19 Forces Gov. Abbott to Pause Re-opening Texas | East Texas Review
Governor Abbott Announces Temporary Pause of Additional Reopening Phases AUSTIN – 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. Businesses that
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Cornyn Speaks with Floyd Family, Calls for Bipartisan Reforms | East Texas Review
‘Earlier today I was able to speak to George Floyds family and do just that: listen. They have gone through unimaginable pain over these last two weeks, and I told them Im committed to making sure that George Floyd receives justice.’ ‘One proposal… is a bipartisan bill that I introduced with
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TSTA: Governor in too big a hurry to reopen schools while pandemic is still raging | East Texas Review
Texas State Teachers Association President Noel Candelaria issued the following statement on school openings: “When schools are reopened, the governor and the Texas Education Agency must require, among other things, that all students, employees and anyone visiting a school have a mask available and
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GEORGE FLOYD: RALLY CONDEMNS RACISM, SEEKS JUSTICE | East Texas Review
“There is never the right time to do the wrong thing.” -Police Officer and Pastor LaDarian Brown by Joycelyne Fadojutimi The theme of the recent prayer rally is found in Micah 6:8, which reads, He has shown you, oh man, what is good and what does the Lord require of you, but to do
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Africa: Amid Pandemic, Cycling Is a Great Way to Move Around and Stay Safe
The World Health Organization has recommended it both as a mode of transport and as a way of staying healthy during the global
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COVID 19 Forces Gov. Abbott to Pause Re-opening Texas
AUSTIN – 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
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The Longview Chamber Partners with the U.S. Chamber to Launch a National Initiative on Inequality of Opportunity | East Texas Review
The Longview Chamber is proud to announce they are partnering with The U.S. Chamber of Commerce to host a national townhall on June 25th as part of an ongoing initiative to address inequality of opportunity through education, employment, entrepreneurship, and criminal justice reform. The senseless
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Governor Abbott Issues Proclamation To Expand Hospital Capacity In Four Additional Texas Counties | East Texas Review
AUSTIN Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation suspending elective surgeries at hospitals in Cameron, Hidalgo, Nueces, and Webb counties to help ensure hospital bed availability for COVID-19 patients in these communities. This proclamation amends the Governor’s previous Executive Order to
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Open Texas: Governor Abbott announces Phase III | East Texas Review
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced the third phase of the State of Texas’ plan to safely open the economy while containing the spread of COVID-19. Under Phase III, effective immediately, all businesses in Texas will be able to operate at up to 50% capacity, with very limited
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June 6: Longview Swim Center to open with restrictions | East Texas Review
The Longview Parks and Recreation Department will open the Longview Swim Center with new rules and hours beginning Saturday, June 6. Changes to normal operations include capacity limitations, hygiene guidelines, and adjusted hours to allow additional cleaning. Capacity will be limited to 85
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