March 24, 2020 / Government

Small Business Administration Offering Low-Cost Loans to Businesses Impacted by COVID-19

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Texas small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced today. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently … Keep Reading

First Case of COVID-19 Reported in Orange County
March 23, 2020 / Government

First Case of COVID-19 Reported in Orange County

On Sunday, March 22, 2020, Orange County received confirmation of its 1st positive case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) in an Orange County resident. This individual is currently quarantined at home and cooperating with the direction of the health department. Quarantine procedures include persons with COVID-19 staying home for at least 14 days, monitoring their … Keep Reading

COVID-19 Regional Call Center Open
March 23, 2020 / Local Roundup

COVID-19 Regional Call Center Opens

The COVID-19 Regional Call Center is open to take calls from people who have symptoms of the disease. This center serves Jefferson, Orange, Hardin, Jasper, and Newton Counties. Individuals who meet testing criteria will be sent to a mobile testing site.  If a person has the symptoms, they will be directed to a testing site. … Keep Reading

March 21, 2020 / Local Roundup

SETX Takeout Blitz

In light of Governor Abbott’s latest press conference announcing the closing of our restaurants until April 3rd, Orange Worthy News and Local Events has compiled a useful list of restaurants throughout the region who offer take out. This is a very crucial time during this unprecedented event- which is why our local businesses, especially our … Keep Reading

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