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July 9: Mesquite begins funding assistance for businesses and residents impacted by COVID-19

Mesquite, TX – July 9, 2020 – As part of the Recovery Mesquite campaign, the City of Mesquite announced they will start providing funding assistance to its businesses and residents, impacted by COVID-19, through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act beginning on July 13. Local business owners and residents can visit www.cityofmesquite.com/CARES for more information on how to apply for funding assistance.

Mayor Bruce Archer stated, “The City Council is eager to get these CARES funds into the hands of our residents and businesses as quickly as possible to help them recover. We are also excited to get additional funds into the hands of our local charities to aid them in their work within our community in regards to COVID-19 recovery for families.”

For residents, applications will be processed through Dallas County and the stipulations are:

• Funds are to be used for mortgage and rent assistance
• Applicant cannot currently be receiving assistance through another entity
• Applicant’s household income must fall within the Area Median Income (AMI)

For businesses, applications will be processed through Dallas County and the stipulations are:

• Each application is for a maximum of a $50,000 grant
• The business can’t have more than 50 full-time employees
• The business must be located in Mesquite city limits

July 2: Governor Abbott Establishes Statewide Face Covering Requirement, Issues Proclamation To Limit Gatherings

AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today issued an Executive Order requiring all Texans to wear a face covering over the nose and mouth in public spaces in counties with 20 or more positive COVID-19 cases, with few exceptions. The Governor also issued a proclamation giving mayors and county judges the ability to impose restrictions on some outdoor gatherings of over 10 people, and making it mandatory that, with certain exceptions, people cannot be in groups larger than ten and must maintain six feet of social distancing from others.

"Wearing a face covering in public is proven to be one of the most effective ways we have to slow the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Abbott. “We have the ability to keep businesses open and move our economy forward so that Texans can continue to earn a paycheck, but it requires each of us to do our part to protect one another—and that means wearing a face covering in public spaces. Likewise, large gatherings are a clear contributor to the rise in COVID-19 cases. Restricting the size of groups gatherings will strengthen Texas’ ability to corral this virus and keep Texans safe. We all have a responsibility to slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep our communities safe. If Texans commit to wearing face coverings in public spaces and follow the best health and safety practices, we can both slow the spread of COVID-19 and keep Texas open for business. I urge all Texans to wear a face covering in public, not just for their own health, but for the health of their families, friends, and for all our fellow Texans.”

Additionally, the Governor released a new video message to coincide with his Executive Order, encouraging Texans to do their part to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and keep their communities safe. The video can be downloaded at this link and can also be viewed on YouTube.

View the Governor’s Executive Order.
View the Governor’s Proclamation.

June 26: Governor Abbott Takes Executive Action To Contain Spread Of COVID-19

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order limiting certain businesses and services as part of the state’s effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. This decision comes as the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 and the number of hospitalizations have increased and the positivity rate in Texas increased above 10%, which the Governor previously stated would lead to further preventative action. The targeted, measured directives in the executive order are based on links between certain types of businesses and services and the recent rise in positive cases throughout the state.