2020-03-24

Food bank sees decrease in donations

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With grocery store shelves being emptied of certain items right now in response to the threat of COVID-19, that’s beginning to have an effect on the local food banks as well.

Juez emite declaración de desastre, restricciones adicionales

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El juez del condado J.D. Clark emitió el lunes por la tarde una declaración de desastre local y una orden ejecutiva para el condado de Wise.

Update for Tuesday, March 24, 2020

JUDGE ISSUES DISASTER DECLARATION – County Judge J.D. Clark Monday afternoon issued a local disaster declaration and executive order for Wise County. It adds clarification and further restrictions to Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order issued last week, according to a press release from the Wise County Office of Emergency Management. Under this declaration, non-essential businesses are to be closed. Essential businesses must implement social distancing protocols and use common-sense rationing of household products and groceries in limited supply. The executive order takes effect at 11:59 p.m. today.

Decatur declares health emergency

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The City of Decatur has declared a public health emergency related to COVID-19. The city council Monday night approved a declaration of local disaster effective 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, March 24.