*****Gov. Abbott's stay at home order expired April 30, 2020. ***** Malls, stores, restaurants, movie theaters may open at 25% capacity Friday, May 1, 2020. The governor “strongly” recommended that Texans wear masks while in public. However, he said local requirements imposed by commissioners courts in Dallas and Harris counties are superseded by his new orders. No one can be fined by a locality for not wearing a facial covering, he said. Read More

 

*****Gov. Abbott allowing hair salons, barbershops, tanning salons to open Friday, May 8, 2020. ***** The move comes earlier than many expected, just five days after Abbott allowed the partial reopening of restaurants, retail stores and movie theaters statewide. Read more

 

FAQS - GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDERS, CITY OF DALLAS EMERGENCY REGULATIONS (as of May 19, 2020)

 

The City of Dallas has created a COVID-19 Dashboard containing data that is updated daily on COVID-19 cases, ventilator and bed capacity, lab tests, demographic information, and other critical data. Check it out by clicking HERE.

 

Dallas County Summary Report (updated May 26, 2020)

 

 

Please see the Resource Guide for COVID-19 (updated April 17, 2020) compiled by District 9 and City staff. In this attachment, you will find the latest list of resources available regarding finances and COVID-19 topics such as unemployment, paying rent and mortgages, student loans, utilities, food assistance, resources for businesses and more. This will remain a living document and as regular updates with new resources are added, LTNA will update this link. 

 

 

Walmart has opened COVID-19 drive-thru sites in Dallas County. Two of these sites are located in the City of Dallas at 15757 Coit Rd. and 9410 Webb Chapel Rd. Appointments must be made At www.DoINeedaCOVID19test.com, which will screen individuals to ensure they meet CDC eligibility for testing. For questions regarding testing, you can call 800-635-8611. Those being tested will need to wear a mask or cloth covering and stay in their cars for verification of eligibility criteria, ID check, and self-administered test. The site will use a self-administered nasal swab test that will allow those being tested to swab their own nose onsite while in their vehicles. NEWS LINK

 

 

We received the following link highlighting the SoPac Trail by the North Texas Council of Governments. 

Watch the trail video to learn how SoPac connects neighborhood schools, retail centers, parks and more, and to see other highlighted trails videos in the region:  VIDEO

 

 

For anyone who has an interest or a passion for gardening, we offer seasonal garden news, information, and “tips” you can use to indulge your inner “Mother Nature” or “Johnny Appleseed.” The Garden Corner also offers you opportunity to share your own experiences, information or questions about all things lawn and garden-related! We welcome your comments/ pictures OR ideas for articles. This Garden Corner is all about how to make your own compost to use in your garden.