Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Texas Supreme Court Temporary Suspension Of Residential Eviction Proceedings

Governor Abbott Issues Statement On Texas Supreme Court Temporary Suspension Of Residential Eviction Proceedings

By Arlett RamirezAssistant Web Content Manager AUSTIN, Texas - Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement after the Texas Supreme Court issued an emergency order suspending residential eviction proceedings through April 19, 2020, unless there is a threat of physical harm or criminal activity: 'This decision by the Texas Supreme Court offers a lifeline to many Texans who are beginning to feel the economic impact of COVID-19,' said Governor Abbott. […]

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White House Continues to Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Piper Blake Assistant Web Content Manager Since March 17, there have been several briefings and statements by the White House concerning COVID-19. Here are a few key points: MARCH 16 The White House Coronavirus Task Force warned that even the young are at risk of contracting the Coronavirus. “We’d much rather be ahead of the curve than behind it, and that’s what we are. Therefore, my administration is recommending […]

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03/20/20 Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

By Lauren JurgemeyerWeb Content Manager Updated as of March 20, 2020- 11:05 a.m. University SAN MARCOS, Texas-- Texas State University will shift to online-learning the rest of the spring semester, residence halls will close and spring commencement has been moved. On March 19, President Denise Trauth announced via email that classes will move to an online format the rest of the spring semester. "We are moving courses to remote or […]

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What to Avoid With the Coronavirus

By Piper BlakeAssistant Web Content Manager With the spread of the COVID-19 comes the need for preventative action to be taken by all who could be affected. However, that does not give people the excuse to be disrespectful of others or go overboard for protection. The more the media dramatizes the pandemic situation, the more people are going to react irrationally. As humans, we are led by our fight or […]

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03/16/20: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

By Brittany AndersonAssistant Web Content Manager SAN MARCOS, Texas -- As of March 16, San Marcos Mayor Jane Hughson signed an Order to Prohibit any public or private community gathering of more than 50 people within the city of San Marcos. The order goes into effect at 2 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17 and will lift on Monday, May 11, 2020. A community gathering does not include spaces where 50 […]

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Attorney General Ken Paxton Warns Against Scammers Amid Coronavirus Emergency

By Brittany AndersonAssistant Web Content Manager AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is cautioning Texans to be aware of scams in light of the statewide Coronavirus (COVID-19) emergency. “Situations like this usually bring the best of our communities to the forefront with cooperation, aid and compassion,” Paxton said in a press release. “Unfortunately, some criminals take advantage of troubling circumstances to steal from hard-working Texans.” On March 13, Governor […]

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Donald Trump Addresses Nation About the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Plan

By Piper BlakeAssistant Web Content Manager March 14, 2020-7:55 p.m. Information has been updated since President Donald Trump’s address. SAN MARCOS, Texas— Today, President Donald Trump held a press conference, on the actions being taken by his administration to lessen the effects of COVID-19, in which he declared the outbreak a national emergency. Trump said, “To unleash the full power of the federal government in this effort, today I am officially declaring a national emergency." […]

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Hays County’s Encourages Community to Take Precautions Against Coronavirus (COVID-19)

By Ally BolenderAssistant Web Content Manager SAN MARCOS, Texas -- Although there are no reported cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Hays County, the local health department encourages the community to take precautions and follow guidelines in order to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19. The Hays County Health Department urges residents to remain alert, not anxious. The department provided instructions to contain and prevent the spread of the Coronavirus […]

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03/13/20: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

By Ally Bolender Assistant Web Content Manager March 13, 2020-10:26 p.m. SAN MARCOS, Texas -- Texas State University, Texas State University President Denise Trauth and Texas Governor Greg Abbott provided statements and updates regarding COVID-19 (Coronavirus). The Office of the Governor sent out a release requiring that all state agencies cancel non-essential travel and all international travel. All state agency-related conferences are postponed until further notice. In addition, Abbott encourages minimal […]

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