The latest on COVID-19 cases across East Texas.

“If we can’t get compliance then it’s going to be officer discretion to look at this situation and if need be then they can file charges,” said Longview city spokesperson Shawn Hara.

On Wednesday April 1, the East Texas Food Bank became aware that a staff member working in our administrative office, which is separate from our warehouse and volunteer center, tested positive for COVID-19.

Officials are expected to talk about how the city and county will be working to support the medical community as more cases are confirmed in East Texas.

Deputies were at the scene on Holiday Hills Road, about three miles east of the NNE Loop 323, around 3:15 a.m.

Even though COVID-19 has caused the cancellation of many events, the trail is still open to those in vehicles. Travis spoke about how people can still enjoy the trail while staying safe.

Even though the spread of the coronavirus has shut down the travel industry, things will return to normal eventually, and it’s not too early to start thinking about future trips abroad.

KLTV’s Blake Holland spoke to Smith County District Attorney Jacob Putman about his decision to assign most of his investigators to assist local health officials in their contact tracing efforts for people who have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases continues to grow, some healthcare professionals in areas of the United States that have been the hardest hit by the coronavirus are dealing with shortages of critical supplies and equipment.

A Harrison County resident has died from complications due to COVID-19.

KLTV's Dante Nunez has more on how it all works.

Sanchez still recommends taking and using your hand sanitizer when you visit any city park.

“With a heavy heart and deep regret, I believe it is in the best interest of our artists and our many loyal patrons that the Texas Shakespeare Festival will not produce a 2020 season,” said Raymond Caldwell, TSF Founder and Artistic Director.

County Judge Nathaniel Moran also addressed rumors regarding what is and is not happening under the stay-at-home order that expires April 10.

An oil spill is being cleaned up at a Longview park.

The Diagnostic Clinic became aware last week that one of its pediatric providers had potentially been exposed to COVID-19.

Anissa Centers was on East Texas Now Monday.

Tyler police are asking people to avoid the area of W. Bow St. between N. Palace Ave, and N. Moore Ave.

State Rep. Chris Paddie spoke with East Texas Now’s Blake Holland about Governor Abbott’s executive order requiring those traveling into Texas from Louisiana to self-quarantine for 14 days.

According to DPS, on Mar. 27 at approximately 2:05 p.m., troopers responded to a fatal crash on FM-782, nine miles southwest of the city of Tatum in Rusk County.

One person was killed and another hospitalized with serious injuries following a crash in Rains County.

The second case is travel related and the person is currently recovering with mild illness under self-isolation at home.

The case was confirmed by NET Health on Saturday.

2nd COVID-19 death in East Texas reported in Van Zandt County

President Donald Trump will be giving his update on the COVID-19 crisis from the USNS Comfort hospital ship in Norfolk, Virginia.

The “Stay at Home Order” takes effect at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020, and will continue through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2020, unless otherwise extended or terminated by further order of Judge Moran.

Country singer and Longview resident Neal McCoy is continuing his free concerts on Facebook.

KLTV Sports Director Michael Coleman spoke to a former elite athlete about the Olympics being postponed and the U.S. Olympic Committee’s stimulus bill request during an East Texas Now interview on Friday afternoon.

This will be the second COVID-19 press conference held this week by city, county and health officials.

Students will have similar responsibilities as they would in a traditional classroom.