As the coronavirus disease continues to spread across the country, the situation is constantly changing and local officials are ramping up efforts to prevent the virus’s spread in Stephens County.
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At the request of the Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas has received a share of personal protective equipment from the Strategic National Stockpile. DSHS is distributing the medical
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At least one church has moved their service to online only for a couple of weeks and one business will have new hours as part of efforts to reduce the
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The Breckenridge Independent School District has canceled all classes on Monday for students and staff, with the exception of campus administration personnel, directors and central office staff, while they assess
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The Stephens County Jails has suspended all inmate visitations, with the exception of criminal defense attorney visits, as a preventative
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Administrators at Stephens Memorial Hospital have just released their response to the coronavirus situation, including some temporary changes they are
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Texas State Technical College released a statement this afternoon officially extending Spring Break through March 29 in response to the
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Although Stephens County and Texas are not under an immediate threat from the new coronavirus, a public meeting was held