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Restrictions on access to county offices lifted

Restrictions on access to county offices lifted

Restrictions on public access to Collin County government offices will be lifted Friday, May 1, in an executive order issued by County Judge Chris Hill. Offices will be opened for unscheduled, in-person visits. The order does not include the courts system. Access to...

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Collin County reports another COVID-19 related death

Collin County reports another COVID-19 related death

According to Collin County health officials, an 83 year old Plano woman with underlying health conditions and COVID-19 died at Medical City Plano last night, according to Collin County Health Care Services (CCHCS). The woman was reported as having tested positive for...

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Texas to start reopening

Texas to start reopening

A phased reopening of Texas to business while minimizing the spread of COVID-19 was announced Tuesday, April 28, by Gov. Greg Abbott. Phase I, which goes into effect Friday, allows certain services and activities to open with limited occupancy, following minimum...

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Final farewells

Final farewells

Like all other branches of the healthcare industry, morticians and funeral directors are reinventing how to give quality care while maintaining safety. Charles Smith, owner of Charles W. Smith & Sons Funeral Home an Cremation Services, entered the industry to give...

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Blue Ridge releases schedule for coming 2020 season

Blue Ridge releases schedule for coming 2020 season

Blue Ridge football will face some familiar and new opponents in the 2020 season. They’ll have two scrimmages, four non-district contests and six games in 8-3A Div. II. For the full story, see the April 23 issue or subscribe online. By David Jenkins •...

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Therapists offer hope, options for patients

Therapists offer hope, options for patients

Although the pandemic has caused an increase in anxiety and depression, hope has been increasing as well. Mental health issues are statistically on the rise with more people stuck at home and under stress. But that doesn’t mean resources and recovery aren’t possible....

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Declaration extended through May 15

Declaration extended through May 15

Farmersville residents will be subject to a mayoral emergency declaration caused by coronavirus pandemic until May 15 – unless the City Council rescinds the order beforehand. City council voted unanimously at its April 14 meeting to extend the emergency declaration...

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Schools stay closed, statewide guidelines set

Schools stay closed, statewide guidelines set

Schools will not reopen this year because of precautions taken to battle the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but businesses will start a gradual reopening this week. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott laid out statewide guidelines in a speech delivered at noon Friday,...

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