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AUSTIN - Because the health and safety of our staff and customers is always our highest priority, effective immediately, local child support offices are in the process of transitioning to providing virtual child support establishment and enforcement services. During this time, while physical child support offices will be closed to customers and visitors, services will continue to be provided over the telephone and internet. We remain committed to continuing to support those we serve during this public health event.
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Citizen | John Jones Standing ready to assist customers, Larry Wick, assistant manager of M-G Farm Service Center in Weimar, hands out 10 washers to 10 people at a time to comply with the new “social distancing” rule. M-G wants to ensure their customers’ safety.
Read moreAs the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to impact the United States, phone scammers have seized the opportunity to prey on consumers.
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Courtesy | Elizabeth Espinoza CHS Seniors Abigail Thomson and Anica Espinoza delivered groceries to their first customer Mr Rodriguez, for free on Saturday, Mar. 21. Rodriguez, a senior citizen, “was not fighting the rain or the store crowds.” Thomson and Espinoza started a delivery service for groceries and restaurant to-go orders during the Covid-19 school closures.
Read moreAUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation postponing the runoff primary election until July 14, 2020. The runoff election was originally scheduled for May 26, but has been postponed in conjunction with the state’s ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
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AUSTIN – The Texas State Historical Association honored University of Texas at Austin lecturer James C. Kearney with the H. Bailey Carroll Award at the Association’s 124th Annual Meeting in Austin. TSHA presented Kearney with the award during TSHA’s Fellows Luncheon and Presentation of Awards ceremony, held at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center Feb. 28.
Read moreThe Eagle Lake Food Pantry, located at the First Baptist Church in Eagle Lake, will be open to dispense food to all qualified households in the Rice CISD during the month of April on Mondays.
Read moreThe 24th annual Community Lenten luncheons is pleased to announce its 2020 donation of $1,043.25 to the Eagle Lake Food Pantry. The last three of the six luncheons were canceled due to precautions taken as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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