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APRIL 8, 2020
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Governor Abbott and Attorney General Pax ton Provide Joint Guid ance for Houses of Wor ship Operating as Essential Services
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overnor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton have issued joint guidance regarding the effect of Executive Order GA 14 on religious services conducted in congregations and
houses of worship. The Executive Order GA 14 denies essential services to include “religious services conducted in churches, congregations, and houses of worship.” Orders given by state or local govern-
ments prohibiting people from providing or obtaining certain services must ensure that the orders do not violate the First Amendment of the United States Constitution, Article I of the Texas Constitution, and the Texas Religious Freedom Restoration Act, which protect the rights of Texans to freely exercise their religion.
UIL Announces Extended Suspension of All UIL Activities
AUSTIN — The University Interscholastic League (UIL) is extending its suspension of all UIL sanctioned activities due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Texas. All contests, practices, rehearsals and workouts will remain suspended until further notice. At this time, the earliest games and contests may resume is Monday, May 4th. Prior to this date, the UIL will allow its member schools a reasonable acclimatization period for rehearsals and practices to occur. All decisions remain flexible and will be consistent with the advice of local, state and federal officials. The UIL Press release went on to say, “We
are working diligently on contingency plans to conduct state championships in each of the activities that have been suspended,” said UIL Executive Director Dr. Charles Breithaupt. “While the immediate future is unclear, we are committed to providing these much-desired activities to all Texas students and will prepare for all possible outcomes, including extended school closures.” The UIL will continue to provide timely, ongoing updates and is reassessing this ever-changing situation daily. Please continue to check the UIL website and social media accounts for further updates.
Beware of COVID 19 SCAMS
From Edgewood TX Police Department, Due to the ongoing circumstances COVID-19 and the school and business closures, we want to remind everyone to stay vigilant. We are seeing instances in other towns that people are going door to door “selling products/services.” As of this time with our city departments closed to the public, we will be suspending issuing any permits for people to sell their products/services door to door. With this being said, if you as a citizen have this happen at your house or a place of business within our city, please do not hesitate in notifying the police department. We will respond immediately as we want to keep our residents safe. The phone number to the Police department is: 903-8964100. During evening hours it will be forwarded to the sheriff’s dept and the will notify us. Always remember in the event of an emergency call 911.