Coronaviris Updates

Texas Extends Flexibilities For Medicaid, CHIP Providers During COVID-19 ResponseTexas Extends Flexibilities For Medicaid, CHIP Providers During COVID-19 Response

Texas Extends Flexibilities For Medicaid, CHIP Providers During COVID-19 Response

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is extending flexibilities to…

5 years ago
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For The Month Of AugustGovernor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For The Month Of August

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For The Month Of August

"The additional SNAP benefits will help Texans purchase foods that provide nutrition to their families..."

5 years ago
Hays County Reports 31 New Positive COVID Cases, 65 New RecoveriesHays County Reports 31 New Positive COVID Cases, 65 New Recoveries

Hays County Reports 31 New Positive COVID Cases, 65 New Recoveries

“Hays County residents can work together to slow the spread of the virus,” Schneider said. “Simple, effective tactics include staying…

5 years ago
What The New COVID-19 Relief Bill Could Mean For TexasWhat The New COVID-19 Relief Bill Could Mean For Texas

What The New COVID-19 Relief Bill Could Mean For Texas

The new COVID-19 relief bill – the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection, and Schools (HEALS) Act – announced by U.S.…

5 years ago
Texas Biotech Facility In College Station Tapped To Mass-Produce Potential COVID-19 VaccineTexas Biotech Facility In College Station Tapped To Mass-Produce Potential COVID-19 Vaccine

Texas Biotech Facility In College Station Tapped To Mass-Produce Potential COVID-19 Vaccine

As part of a $265 million contract with the federal government, the Texas A&M University System Center for Innovation in…

5 years ago
Hays County Reports 42 New COVID Positive Cases TuesdayHays County Reports 42 New COVID Positive Cases Tuesday

Hays County Reports 42 New COVID Positive Cases Tuesday

“Hays County residents can work together to slow the spread of the virus,” Schneider said. “Simple, effective tactics include staying…

5 years ago
Texas Fifth And Eighth Graders Won’t Have To Pass STAAR Test To Move On To The Next GradeTexas Fifth And Eighth Graders Won’t Have To Pass STAAR Test To Move On To The Next Grade

Texas Fifth And Eighth Graders Won’t Have To Pass STAAR Test To Move On To The Next Grade

Normally, fifth and eighth-graders must pass the STAAR in order to move on to the next grade, or else they…

5 years ago
St. David’s Opens Second Phase Of COVID-19 Recovery FundingSt. David’s Opens Second Phase Of COVID-19 Recovery Funding

St. David’s Opens Second Phase Of COVID-19 Recovery Funding

St. David’s Foundation said they prioritized funding for populations who are inequitably bearing the brunt of this virus for the…

5 years ago
5 New Hospitalizations, 1 COVID-19 Related Fatality Over The Weekend5 New Hospitalizations, 1 COVID-19 Related Fatality Over The Weekend

5 New Hospitalizations, 1 COVID-19 Related Fatality Over The Weekend

“Hays County residents can work together to slow the spread of the virus,” Schneider said. “Simple, effective tactics include staying…

5 years ago
Gov. Abbott Announces TDM, Texas National Guard Partnership, Extension Of Automatic SNAP RenewalsGov. Abbott Announces TDM, Texas National Guard Partnership, Extension Of Automatic SNAP Renewals

Gov. Abbott Announces TDM, Texas National Guard Partnership, Extension Of Automatic SNAP Renewals

More than 1,200 service members have come together from the Texas National Guard and the active and reserve components of…

5 years ago