Governor Abbott issues Executive Order, implements statewide essential services and activities protocols
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- Published: Friday, 03 April 2020 18:58
While the Governor has issued this executive order, please pay attention to you rlocal news, county and city websites for any additional measures they have taken.
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order implementing Essential Services and Activities Protocols for the entire state of Texas. The protocols direct all Texans to minimize non-essential gatherings and in-person contact with people who are not in the same household. The Governor’s Executive Order renews and amends his previous order enforcing federal social distancing guidelines for COVID-19, including closing schools and instructing Texans to avoid eating or drinking at bars and restaurants. The protocols allow exceptions for essential activities and services based on the Department of Homeland Security’s guidelines on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce. Examples of these essential services include healthcare, grocery stores, banking and financial services, utilities, child care for essential service employees, and government services.
Mission, TX- The City of Mission has launched an informational page on its website to help disseminate information about COVID-19 to its residents.
In light of the current health events across the nation and the world, in an effort to hinder further spread of the COVID-19 virus, also known as the Coronavirus, the Alamo Chamber of Commerce will be cancelling all events through the end of April , at which time we will reevaluate the situation.
As many businesses are right now, businesses like Gladys Porter Zoo (GPZ) that run on funds raised through admission fees and memberships, are suffering. Due to COVID-19, many tourist attractions throughout the country have been forced to close because of disaster declarations. This puts places like zoos in a need because they have not only their employees to pay, but also grounds to take of and animals to feed.
Due to number of people at the Palm View Golf Course, McAllen Mayor Jim Darling ordered that it be closed until further notice. Beginning, today, April 1, 2020, the City of McAllen has closed the Palm View Golf Course to the public.
