COVID-19 has had a profound impact on local businesses, and Anvil Brewing is no different. Owner, Byron Aldredge, says that he and his wife have depleted their savings staying afloat in the current economic climate. Fortunately, Aldredge states that he and his wife, Kristin, have designed their business to operate on a “dirty shoestring” budget.
Employees of UT Health East Texas are currently seeing many changes in scheduling, hours, and pay. The healthcare system reported that with an order to cancel elective procedures and surgeries, and fewer regular patients visiting the facility, the company is facing a significant economic impact. UT Health East Texas’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Tom Cummins, stated in a news conference last Thursday, “I think every system across the country is having to look at what they have to do to continue to provide care and services in this rather challenging environment.”
As consumers and businesses adapt to extended stay-at-home orders, scammers likewise adjust their tactics to take advantage. And as April is National Secure Your Identity month, Better Business Bureau serving Central East Texas (BBB) warns consumers about an increasing number of Covid-19 related scams aimed at compromising personally identifiable and account information.
Due to the Coronavirus, the Riley Cemetery annual meeting scheduled for May 3rd has been canceled.
It is with sad and heavy hearts that the Officers and Committeemen of Camp County Macedonia Cemetery Association, Inc. has made the decision to cancel the church service and dinner on the grounds for May 3, 2020, due to the COVID-19. It is of the utmost importance for us to do our part to protect each other as much as possible. We would, however, invite you to still put your flowers out for your loved ones so that the cemetery will look beautiful as it always does for May Day. We do still encourage you to practice social distancing while decorating.
