Tim Lapham joined us in the Austin County News Online Studio to let the area know that there are now 4 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Austin County. We were also joined via remote interview by Amy Jett, the first person in Austin County to be diagnosed with COVID-19. She was kind enough to tell us how things have been for her since she contracted the virus and what symptoms she has dealt with.
Read MoreCounty Judge Tim Lapham took questions from the public in this Q&A session in the Austin County News Online Studio. Questions were submitted to our email address and on the notification on our Facebook Page. Judge Lapham gave information on how many cases are currently in the county, the website that the county watches for updates and other great information to help the citizens of Austin Count, Texas during this trying time.
Read MoreThe Bellville City Council met on Friday, March 27, 2020 for an emergency meeting in relation to the COVID-19 issue. The following video is of the meeting.
Read MoreTexas Senator Lois Kolkhorst did a remote interview with us to give an update on COVID-19 and the economic impact it is having on Senate District 18 and Texas. She gave great information for local businesses and families who are struggling with the pandemic and relayed information on assistance that is now or will soon be available.
Read MoreChildren home from school are likely hearing about COVID-19 from conversations between their parents or from the news. A Texas A&M University expert said it’s important parents ensure their children are given reliable information and ease their fears and anxieties.
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