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lot of whirlpools. There’s not quite a 90 degree bend in the river and it causes a lot of currents, a lot of undertows and so it just makes it really, really dangerous once you get into the deep water.”
Now that things are warming up, authorities (Guadalupe County) -- Garza says this area of are asking the public to The body of an 18-year the river can be very be careful when trying to cool off in the river. old man has been dangerous. recovered from the “The dams that are up the Authorities are asking Guadalupe River. Guadalupe River from that the public keep the Guadalupe County Lake McQueeney, Lake young man’s family and Sheriff's Deputies say the Placid, Meadow Lake – friends in their thoughts San Marcos Dive Team all of those control the and prayers. found the body of Adrian water that flows here. Mares around 10:30 This is kind of the last It was a sad end to Thursday morning. Mares exit for all that that Thursday’s rescue effort, on Wednesday was comes out of those dams but the Seguin Fire/EMS had a swimming in the river and the levels can Department downstream of the FM fluctuate. Just while we successful rescue of its 1117 bridge. He went where here this morning, own on Wednesday. Fire missing around 8:30 p.m. the water was real nice Chief Dale Skinner says and rescue teams were and calm early in the that a family's dog fell called in late that night to morning and then when it into the Guadalupe conduct a search. The discharges and the dams River on the east side of search was called off are moving the water, it Max Starcke Park. A shortly before midnight started to come up, came man jumped in to save and resumed at daylight up 18 inches in the time the dog, but he and the the next day. That is when that we were down there dog could not get back the dive team came in, doing the recovery,” said onto the bank. The fire and they were able to Garza. “The current plus department launched its all the flood debris that boat and used it to locate Mares' body. builds up with years. We retrieve the man and his Lt. Clint Garza, of the got brush underwater that girlfriend's dog. Both sheriff’s office, says his you can’t see. There’s a are said to be fine.
Let the clipping ‘n snipping begin Seguin hair, nail salons reopen for business By Cindy Aguirre-Herrera (Seguin) – Thousands of hair stylists and barbers will be picking up their shears and clippers today. Nail salons and other beauty businesses will also be in operation as today marks the second phase for Governor Greg Abbot’s Open Texas plan. Limited or appointment only service, face coverings and smaller occupancies, however, are among the rules being laid out for the businesses who for many have been shut down since March 20.
only come one person at a time unless they are a family -- a husband or wife or parent and child. I think we will be fine. I think it will be easy for us to stay six feet apart because we don't have a crowded space so that's not going to be an issue for us," said Schulz. See NAIL SALON, page 3
The go-ahead by the governor to open the salons, however, came as a bit of a surprise for many stylists as the original thought was that these services would reopen on May 18. Despite the earlier date, many hair salons and barbershops have already mobilized a plan that works for their own respective business. Those ready to open shop is Audra Schulz, the owner of Hair Haus located at 315 N. Austin St. Schulz says keeping customers safe is already something that hair salons are mandated to do. "Sanitation has always been a big part of our industry. I think that's why a lot of hair dressers have been upset about the closure and everything because we take six hours of sanitation, sterilization every two years just to renew our license and we have done that for many, many years and we are going to continue practicing all of those sanitation procedures and ramp them up a little bit and then right now, we are only going to take appointments. We will not be seeing walk-in clients unless there is room for someone to come in the door safely. We have plenty of room in our salon because we only have five stylists so we have a lot of room between our stylists and our clients and we've asked clients to
Protective shields like the ones installed here at Natural Nails are among the new safety changes that clients will see as they return to nail salons or other beauty businesses. Courtesy photo
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SHS rolls out celebration event during cap and gown pickup By Cindy AguirreHerrera
plenty of thankful parents – parents like Reyna’s mother Teresa.
(Seguin) – Seguin High School graduation festivities officially began Thursday morning with a special surprise for seniors. Seniors were treated to a human chain of cheering teachers as they drove thru a car line to pick up their caps and gowns. This bonus celebration for the soon to be graduates was the brainchild of Seguin High School Principal Dr. Hector Esquivel. Dr. Esquivel says with the ongoing pressure to make sure that this time of year is made special for his seniors, he decided to move forward with the idea – an idea that came to him one night when he couldn’t sleep. "I thought that this would be a very special event as our students are coming on campus -- most of them for the first time since before we broke for Spring Break and I thought if we use our social distancing and we all made a huge human chain with signs telling them that we love them, we miss them and that they did it -anything to encourage them
"Oh my God! I'm so proud. It's a great day to be a Matador!" said Teresa.
and show them that we really care about them so much (and) that we were really willing to look like fools out there to make sure that they see that – then they'll always remember that. I just kind of saw it as an opportunity to be able to celebrate them because of everything that they've gone through," said Esquivel. Totally surprised by the cheering, sign holding and noise making teachers was Senior Reyna Davila. Davila says she hopes the teachers know that it was all well worth their efforts. "I like it. It made me a lot more happier than I thought. I was kind of upset that this was how we had to do it but I'm really glad that they had that for us. It was good to see all of my teachers," said Reyna. Not only were the students surprised but there were also
For the teachers, Thursday was also an opportunity to reunite and finally see their students. SHS Teacher Kelly Soefje says things could not have been more perfect. "I think that it is an awesome opportunity to celebrate all students' accomplishments. This is about the most exciting thing that they have been able to do since the pandemic hit and so I feel like it's the least that we can do to celebrate them picking up their caps and gowns and all of their graduation things and it's exciting for us because we get to see their faces again and we get to see the excitement and the joy and like the culmination of all of their hard work. It's like a right of passage to pick up their caps and gowns. As a matter of fact, I think we should do this for them every year. It's so exciting," said Soefje. In addition to picking up their caps and gowns, students this year were also provided with special Class of 2020 yard signs.
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Local hair stylists, nail technicians back at work
NAIL SALON, continued from page 1
As for her establishment, Schulz says customers are asked to call and make an appointment. She says not everybody will be returning to work on Friday. "The people that work on the salon are independent contractors and so everyone is allowed to work their own hours so some of us have chosen to start on Friday and some have decided to wait until Tuesday just to try to get things in order," said Schulz.
The trick to looking good can also mean having a good manicure and pedicure. Like hair salons and barbershops, customers beginning today can also visit their favorite nail salon. Lynn Vu, the owner of the Nail Shop located at 1507 E. Court St #113, says she and her employees could not wait to reopen. She says these last couple of months have been rough.
"We definitely do not like it when we had to see our employees struggle like as for us, we had to take money out of our retirement account to make ends meet. It's been really hard seeing all of my employees Schulz says these last couple of months struggling," said Vu. have no doubt been challenging for the hair and beauty industry and hopes that In speaking to the Seguin Daily News, Vu everyone begins to recover with today’s opening of salons. "I think it's different for everybody because everybody is in a different situation. Personally, I had received a lot of help from my bank at First United. They were able to get an operating loan from the PPE program and the people that work there have been awesome about handling all the paperwork for us. It's been really great because I've heard a lot of horror stories about that. So, that was helpful and me personally, I’ve been okay for the last couple of months, but I know the whole unemployment benefit situation has been a real nightmare and it's not their fault. It's just because there are so many people applying, but it's been really hard for stylists to try to figure out the website and paperwork to get that all done. I don't know if a lot of have really benefitted from that, so I think everybody is just really happy to get back to work," said Schulz.
also shared the thoughts of her mother Pam will be wearing masks while in the salon. Nguyen, the owner of Natural Nails located Also, we will be installing a nail bar at 582 S. State Highway 123 Bypass. shield for each workstation so where the customer will just put their hand under Vu says together the two have worked to the slot. So, there will be a divider ensure that a visit to their nail salon was not between the technician and the only safe but also comfortable. customer,' said Vu. "So, we have taken every effort to ensure that our customers have a safe and enjoyable experience and then we also will be following all of Governor Abbott's safety guidelines like implementing an appointment system. We will also reduce our maximum capacity to 25 percent and also, we will be requiring social distancing and people
With a large majority of salons being back in business today, Vu is asking that customers practice a bit of patience in getting scheduled in their appointment books. She says she’s sure that each salon across town will be doing all that they can to assist all original and new customers. "We ask that you please be patient. We are not ignoring them. We will definitely respond back after their appointment time because people have been blowing up our phones like crazy. But yes, be patient and make sure that if they are sick or having fever or know someone who has corona -- please do not come in until you feel like you are fully well," said Vu. Friday’s orders also include the reopening of tanning salons across the state. However, before entering one of these businesses, customers are encouraged to find out whether that business will be requesting that they wear a mask. Customers are also encouraged to stay outside in their vehicles until their stylists or nail technician is ready for them.
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Seguin girls soccer players earn All-District accolades (Seguin) - Six student-athletes from the Seguin High School girls soccer program received postseason recognition on the 26-5A All-District team, while 10 Matadors earned the Academic All-District distinction. Senior defender Breanna Tristan is Seguin's only First Team All-District selection. Senior midfielder Kelli Smithey and junior midfielder Fatima Jimenez landed on the AllDistrict Second Team. The Honorable Menion list includes senior
goalkeeper Samantha Lum, senior midfielder Larissa Ross, and junior defender Reagan Rodriguez. The Matadors' Academic All-District honorees inlcude Lum, Rodriguez, Rosas, Smithey, Tristan, freshman Jessica Falce, junior Ruth Morales, senior Lily Pesato, junior Kinley Rhodes, and senior Nayeli Segura. . Head coach Christina Phinney's squad was 5-18 overall and 3-11 in district play with two unplayed matches left on the schedule when the UIL cancelled the rest of the season due to the COVID19 pandemic.
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Navarro spring athletes Multiple Panthers named receive Academic All-State to Academic All-District honors softball list
(Geronimo) - Navarro High School landed 11 senior athletes on the Academic All-State teams recongized in the various spring sports for the 2019-20 academic year.
The Panthers' tennis team produced five Academic All-State selections. Jacob Nieto earned a spot on the Elite Team, while Tallyn Hughes was named to the First Team. Baylee Parrott, Emmit Grimm, and Cooper Guetzke made the
Honorable Mention list.
Four track and field athletes ended up on the Second Team - Austin Bell, Grant Bishop, Brett Butler, and Myles McCord. Lindsi Thormahlen was a First Team honoree from the golf program, while Derek Slatter received Honorable Mention.
(Geronimo) - The Navarro High School softball team had a dozen players recognized for their accomplishments in the classroom with spots on the 30-4A Academic All-District list.
Student-athletes from Coach Darrel Harborth's squad who Bell and Guetzke each made the earned the Academic AllHonorable Mention list on the baseball District distinction are as team. follows: Taetem Fox, Tatum
Harborth, Sarah Howard, Jyll Reed, Lalyn Sturm, Melina Tabares, Berklee Andrews, Kassidy Bishop, Mary Gilliam, J.J. Martinez, Sydni Stevens, and Shelby Gonzales. The Panthers were 8-6-1 overall and 4-0 in district play before the UIL suspended and eventually cancelled spring activities due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Alfred James “Al” Bacon, Sr.
active memberships in the Petroleum Club in San Antonio, a SIPES member and the Friends of Lake McQueeney Board.
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Al enjoyed water skiing, hunting and fishing, especially when done with family and friends.
Alfred James “Al” Bacon, Sr., age 71 of M c Q u e e n e y, Texas passed away on April 29, 2020 of a sudden heart attack after slalom skiing at Lake McQueeney.
and compassionate woman who will always on the move with her be deeply missed by her family. family until they moved to Las
Vegas and never moved away.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Tres Hewell Mortuary She worked at the Union Plaza from 5 to 7 p.m. as a cocktail waitress most of Strict Covid- 19 restrictions will be enforced with limited people at one time in the Mortuary. As some exit, others may enter. Face coverings should be worn.
In addition to his wife Debbie, he is preceded in death by his beloved son, Alfred James “Chip” Bacon, Jr and his parents. Al is survived by his sons, Derrick Bacon and wife Joanna, and Brian Bacon and wife Alexandra; grandchildren, Austin Bacon, Caitlyn, Addisyn, Krue and Drake Bacon; new love, Mary Cone; niece and nephews, Todd, Holly and Clint, as well as other loving family members and many friends.
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her life.
She also attended school to be a pharmaceutical technician and worked at both jobs for a period of time.
Private graveside services will be held She enjoyed crafts, especially at San Geronimo Cemetery with the crocheting, knitting, Reverend Michael Moak officiating. scrapbooking and quilting. The Fay Ferrell Wessels, age 93 of Seguin, passed away on May 1, 2020. Fay was born on December 23, 1926 in Palacios, Texas to Crockett Bynum and Minnie Ollie (Brister) Ferrell. Fay was a graduate of La Feria High School in La Feria, Texas.
A memorial service celebrating Fay’s life is being planned at Hillcrest Church when more restrictions are lifted. Serving as pallbearers will be, Douglas Wessels II, Richard Wessels II, Crockett Wessels, Austin Wheeler, Callen Wessels and Dylan Wessels.
weekends would find her bowling or attending yard sales.
Kathryn is preceded in death by her parents and brother, Gary Reno. Survivors include her daughter,
Memorial contributions may be made Regina Fiore and husband Al was born on June 15, 1948 in Due to Covid – 19 restrictions, Fay married Hugo Henry Wessels on to Hillcrest Church, P. O. Box 267, Daniel; son, James “Trey” Seguin, Texas, 78155. Kimberlin and wife Tami; Providence, Rhode Island to private family services will be July 1, 1949.
Alice (Collier) Bacon.
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Alfred held at Faith Lutheran Church with the Reverend Jim Craver officiating. Al was a graduate of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania where When most restrictions are lifted, he earned a Bachelor of Science a public memorial celebration honoring Al’s life will be planned Degree in Economics. in the summer. While at the University of Pennsylvania, Al was a member Serving as pallbearers will be of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity Dave Gettig, Barry Harrison, and a member of the crew team in Robert Vogel, John Patterson, Steve Pritchard, Riley McDavitt, rowing. Ivan Romjue, Dennis Maples and He also proudly served his Larry Wright. country in the United States Air Force Reserves during the Memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, Vietnam War. 1326 E. Cedar St., Seguin, Texas, Al thought that his wife Debbie 78155, the Guadalupe County was the most beautiful person he Humane Society, P. O. Box 1593, had ever met, both inside and out. Seguin, Texas, 78155, or to the He knew that this was his soul Lake McQueeney Ski Bees, P. O. mate, so much so that the couple Box 658, McQueeney, Texas were engaged two months later, 78123, or the Friends of Lake and married within six months of McQueeney, P.O. Box 781, knowing each other. They shared McQueeney, Texas 78123. 42 and a half wonderful years together, ending all too soon with Friends and family are her passing. encouraged and invited to sign the guest book here. He then found new love with Mary Cone. Arrangements are under the direction of Tres Hewell Al owned and operated his own Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, oil and gas company. He enjoyed Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912.
grandchildren, Leah and Austin
She was an active member of Hillcrest Friends and family are encouraged and Cox, Zachary Fiore, Addison invited to sign the guest book at here. and Jessica Sawicki, Brent Church. As a young woman she played Arrangements are under the direction professional baseball with a military of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., team. She was an avid bowler and Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830-549-5912. participated in several national championship bowling tournaments. Fay also enjoyed playing dominoes and bunco. She is preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her grandson, D’Wayne T. Wessels, brothers, John Ferrell, Crockett Ben Ferrell, and sisters, Oneta Van Winkle and Melba Stevens. Survivors include her sons, Doug Wessels, and Richard Wessels; grandchildren, Kindra D’Ann Wheeler and husband Tim, Abra Johanna Wessels, Douglas H. Wessels II and wife Kristal, Richard Wessels II and wife Maegan and Crockett Wessels and wife Kaitlyn; greatgrandchildren, Austin, Madison, Colton, Charlie, Sonora, Jameson, Callen, Dylan, Kaden, Little Hugo, Julia, Jeremiah and Kallie; numerous nieces, nephews, other loving family members and many friends.
Kathryn Leah Reno Baro
Sawicki, Carrington Fiore, Colby Fiore, Donovan Kimberlin, and Tracie and Charli Phillips; greatgrandchildren, Olivia Litzner, Noah Sawicki, Emilee cox, Jason Kimberlin, and Brandin and Nicklas Earvy; sister, Tina Gupton and husband Merv; numerous other loving family members and friends. Due to Covid – 19 restrictions, a private service will be held. A memorial service celebrating her life may be planned in the future in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association, 8207 Callaghan Rd, Ste 140, San Antonio, Kathryn Leah Reno Baro, age Texas, 78230-4736. 72 of Seguin, Texas, formerly and friends are of Las Vegas, Nevada passed Family encouraged to sign the online away on April 30, 2020. guestbook at here. Kathryn was born on May 19, 1947 in San Francisco, Arrangements are under the California to Frances V. direction of Tres Hewell Fay will be remembered as a devoted (Frantzen) and James W. Reno. Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Housewife, and adoring mother and Seguin, Texas, 78155, 830grandmother, she was a kind, caring She was a military brat and was 549-5912.
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LULAC Community Garden The Seguin LULAC Community Garden has green beans ready to pick. Please bring your own bag and be careful where you step as other vegetables are growing. For more information call Ricardo Guerra at 830-822-5820.
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The Seguin Public Library is now closed until further notice. Patrons are encouraged to utilize online resources and services during this time. A curbside pickup is now available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Visit Cibolo Grange Hall seguin.biblionix.com/catalog/. For Farmers Market more information call 830-401The Cibolo Grange Hall Farmers 2422 or text 830-549-4698 or visit Market will be held from 3 to 7 library@seguintexas.gov. p.m. Thursdays at 413 North Main Street in Cibolo. For more City’s Utility Billing Office information, or to join as a vendor, Closes to Public visit the Cibolo Grange Farmers & The City’s Utility Billing Office is Artisans Market Facebook page or closed to the public. Customers text 210-722-9054. can send payments in the mail, pay at the drive-thru window at City Library Laptop Lab The Seguin Public Library will Hall, use the drop box located in the offer one-hour laptop sessions by overflow parking lot across from appointment only, from 10 a.m. to 2 City Hall on Mountain Street, set p.m. Monday through Saturday in up an automatic bank draft, utilize the Community Meeting Room. A the City Hub customer portal online maximum of two, one-hour at ., or pay over the phone by sessions per week may be calling 830-401-2460. Service and scheduled. To schedule an convenience fees are also being appointment, call 830-401-2422. temporarily waived at this time.
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All meetings of City Boards and Commissions have been cancelled until further notice. City Council and Planning & Zoning will continue meeting virtually until further notice.
Seguin Little League, Seguin Youth Soccer League, the All Youth Sports League and the Seguin Volleyball League are suspending all games until further notice.
Municipal Court Cancellations All trials and court hearings at Seguin Municipal Court have been cancelled through the end of the month. Court dates will be rescheduled at a later time.
City Parks Restroom Closure All parks and trails remain open to the public for the time being, however, all public restrooms in the parks are closed until further notice.
Comal Country Music Show Cancelations The Comal Country Music Show is canceled until further notice.
Elks Bingo Cancellation The Seguin Elks Lodge has cancelled all of it Bingo sessions.
Badges, Bikes and Tykes Cancellation
The City of Seguin Police Department has cancelled its free 2020 Badges, Bikes, and Tykes event scheduled from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 16 at the Splash Pad Closure The Splash Pad at Park West is Starcke Park Large Pavilion. closed until further noticed.
Seguin Events Complex Closure All bookings at the Seguin Coliseum and the Fairgrounds facilities are suspended until further notice. Customers will receive full refunds for all facility bookings impacted the public health emergency.
Dowdy School Reunion Cancellation
The Dowdy School Reunion scheduled for Saturday, June 6 has been canceled. With the COVID-19 uncertainty and social distancing guidelines, the reunion committee decided to cancel the reunion. For more information contact Stanley Dolle at 830-305-5123.
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Young Marines/SS American Memorial Registration is now open for the Concert Fundraiser Irma Lewis Seguin Outdoor Learning Center Summer Adventure Camp June 8 through July 24. Registration forms and more information is available at . Applications are also being accepted for camp counselors and counselors-in-training. Submit resume and references to info@seguinolc.org.
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The Big Red Barn will have a Poker Tournament Fundraiser at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15. The doors open at 12:30 p.m. with $250 tickets before Wednesday, Aug. 12 and $300 afterwards. Get a group of four or more together and save with $200 each ticket before Thursday, Aug. 13. Tickets are available at , Gift & Gourmet, or Westerholm Koehler Insurance. For more information call 830-379-0933.
There will be a concert "Soldiers Songs & Voices," featuring Scotty Alexander and special guest, Rio Russell, from 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday, June 27 at the Lazy U Ranch located at 450 Naumann Road in Seguin. Proceeds benefit the Guadalupe Valley Young Marines and the SS American Memorial. Tickets are $25 and free to all active Sunrise Lions Springtime Cinderella Ball Cancelled duty with military ID. For more Fun Run/Walk Rescheduled The Seguin Police Department has The Seguin Sunrise Lions 3rd information visit . cancelled its 101th Annual Annual Fun Run/Walk will be held Saturday, September 26 at Walnut Cinderella Ball from 6:30 to 9:30 Master Naturalist Training Springs Park. For more information p.m. Friday, June 26 at the Seguin The Guadalupe Master Naturalists visit the Facebook page, Sunrise Event Complex (Coliseum). Refunds will be issued for any have applications available for the Funrunwalk, call 830-379-8033, or email marvel.maddox@gmail.com. tickets/carriage rides purchased For 2020 training class to become a more information call 830-401- certified naturalist. The classes RAPPS Individual Sessions begin Tuesday, August 11 and The Rural Area Parenting Program 2386. continues every other Tuesday to Services (RAPPS) will be providing Protective Parenting & Field of Honor 2020 Nov. 21 at the Schertz Senior Anger Management classes via Cancellation Center, located at 608 Schertz webcam through ZOOM. RAPPS The Field of Honor 2020 scheduled Parkway in Schertz. The cost is classes are accepted by the Judicial from June 27 to July 5 in the field System, CPS, Parole and Probation. by Faith Lutheran Church has been $110 and the deadline to apply is For more information call 830-303cancelled. Any sponsorships Saturday, Aug. 1. Applications are 9225, 830-491-1384, email collected this year will be used for available online at . For more seguinrapps@gmail.com or visit information call 830-379-1972. 2021. seguinrappsorg.org.
Volunteers Needed The Precious Life Services is recruiting volunteers to help with training classes, fundraising, event planning, and coordinating. To volunteer, call 830-372-5980.
Salvation Army Hours/Volunteers Accepted The Salvation Army has new hours for assistance requests by appointment only and will be held from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Volunteers are also being accepted. For more information call 830-401-4872.
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Precious Life Services Precious Life Services now offers classes for groups, individuals and families for Anger Management, Domestic Violence and Parenting. For more information call 830-3725980 or visit .
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White House Press Secretary on COVID-19 Task Force (Washington, DC) -- White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany [[ kay-lee MACK-en-aynee ]] says the Coronavirus Task Force is "here to stay." During a press briefing, McEnany says the task force has gotten this country through a global pandemic. She added the U.S. death toll is far lower than original projections because of its efforts. When pushed further, McEnany referred to President Trump's earlier comments about keeping the task force, instead of winding it down. Earlier, Trump said he thought the task force would be winding down by now, but he had no idea how "popular" it is and how much the public appreciates the daily briefings.
White House Press Secretary Weighs in President Trump Not Wearing a Mask
(Washington, DC) -- White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany [[ kay-lee MACK-en-aynee ]] says the federal government is not going to require Americans to wear masks. During a press briefing, McEnany said "it is the choice of the individual as to whether they wear a mask." When pressed about President Trump not wearing one, McEnany says the president has been following guidelines wearing masks when necessary. Yesterday, President Trump visited a Honeywell facility in Arizona that has been restructured to manufacture N-95 masks during the coronavirus pandemic. Trump did not wear a mask but says he did so after the Honeywell executives told him he didn't have to. McEnany added that over 70 million N-95 masks have been distributed across the U.S.
Former CDC Director: 'Long And Difficult' Road Ahead In Fight Against COVID-19
(Washington, DC) -- A former CDC director isn't mincing words when it comes to describing the country's fight against the coronavirus. Dr. Thomas Friedentold a House subcommittee that our war against COVID-19 will be long and difficult and that we need to think strategically now to prevent future public healthdisasters. Frieden called the pandemic a "terrible tragedy" and predicted that the coronavirus that causes it is here to stay. He also called for health care workers, other essential staff and the most vulnerable to be protected.
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