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President Trump, Tell U.S. Residents to Stay Home

Wed, 04/08/2020 - 12:00am

There is no doubt that the best thing all American's can do right now to help contain the spread of COVID-19 is to stay at home and practice social distancing. In Texas, I support the leadership of our local officials, who in coordination with their public health experts, have led the efforts in our community to implement shelter in place orders. We must all continue working together to flatten the curve and get this health crisis behind us so that we can safely get Texans back to work and have the Texas economy thrive once again.

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Coronavirus impact on small businesses

Wed, 04/08/2020 - 12:00am

AUSTIN – The NFIB Research Center released the following data today on the impact COVID-19 has had on small businesses:

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Five PSJA ISD seniors accepted into competitive ivy league universities

Wed, 04/08/2020 - 12:00am

PHARR – Five Pharr- San Juan-Alamo ISD (PSJA ISD) seniors in the district’s Early College Program have been accepted into highly competitive universities.

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STAY HOME; STAY SAFE PLEASE

Wed, 04/08/2020 - 12:00am

We are all counting on you to stay home and save our lives! It is extremely important to continue following the order of " Shelter in the Home." With more tests, we will see more positive cases of COVID-19. Many people can be asymptomatic and not show signs of disease, but they can be carriers and contagious. We owe our health professionals, our front-line workers, to do everything possible to minimize exposure. Click to see answers to FAQ about Home Shelter Order. Stay home. Saves lives. Please share!

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County judge won’t backtrack on using “Tsunami” to describe viral contagion He also calls the fight against it a “war”

Wed, 04/08/2020 - 12:00am

If you’re looking for Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez to downplay the threat of COVID-19, or to make you feel warm and cozy during these difficult times, you’ve come to the wrong guy.