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State law enforcement responds to travel restrictions

State law enforcement responds to travel restrictions

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

Gov. Greg Abbott ordered restrictions on travel along the border of Louisiana, an increasingly growing hot spot for COVID-19 in the U.S, last Sunday. How and when the order would be enforced by the Department of Public Safety has caused some confusion for residents on both sides of the border as vehicles were still moving freely across the state line at TX-77 and LA-1 as late as Friday.

Local company begins production of personal protection equipment

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

Stanco Safety Products in Atlanta, a major domestic provider of flame-resistant apparel, protective workwear, and industrial safety products with manufacturing capabilities in the United States, Mexico, China, and the Middle East, began production of hospital gowns and face shields this week to support healthcare providers in Cass and Bowie counties in response to the shortages they face amid the Coronavirus pandemic.

Message FROM THE Mayor

Wed, 04/01/2020 - 5:00am

I’m an Eagle Scout and the father of an Eagle Scout. Of the many merit badges I’ve earned personally or taught as an adult leader during my time in Scouting, the Wilderness Survival Merit Badge remains my favorite. It may come as a surprise that of the seven priorities for survival the number one thing is not anything tangible. It’s not toilet paper or hand sanitizer. It’s also not food, water, or shelter. The most important thing required for survival is a Positive Mental Attitude (PMA). PMA is FIRST in the seven priorities for survival. That speaks volumes in a world obsessed with material things and tangible objects.

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