News
Roundup: COVID-19 developments
The following news announcements are mainly from the Office of Gov. Greg Abbott (gov.texas.gov) or AG Ken Paxton (texasattorneygeneral. gov). They have been summarized for space considerations, but the full press releases are available in full at their respective websites.
COVID-19 testing site at Minute Maid Park announced
AUSTIN (Aug. 6) - Gov. Greg Abbott today announced that the Houston Astros and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) have teamed up to open a free COVID-19 testing site at Minute Maid Park in Houston. The testing site will be able to process 2,000 tests per day and will begin operations on Saturday, Aug. 8.
New owner, same operation at Mexia Insurance
A big change has happened at Mexia Insurance Services, but you probably won’t notice it. Longtime owner Richard Duncan retired from the business he owned for 30 years and has sold it to Marty Cargile.
Rafael Cruz speaks at Springfield
Rafael Cruz, the father of Texas Senator Ted Cruz, was in Limestone County Thursday to speak on the current state of the Democratic Party and warn how it has taken on the goals and methods of Marxist ideology.