Teachers and those working in education in Gregg County were given the opportunity to get their COVID-19 vaccine Sunday at the Longview Exhibit Center.

The state has released its list of COVID-19 vaccine allocation sites for the week beginning March 8.

The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 3,651 cases of COVID-19 on public school campuses in last week’s report.

The City of Tyler and Smith County are subject to the governor’s guidelines. Most businesses are allowed to open with 25 percent capacity.

Despite Gov. Greg Abbot’s order rescinding a statewide mask mandate, Longview ISD will retain its current COVID-19 safety protocols — including mask use — for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year.

NET Health’s “second dose” clinic for the Pfizer vaccine will take place on Friday and Saturday at Harvey Convention Center in Tyler. However, please note, only persons eligible for their second dose of the Pfizer vaccine will be admitted.

The UIL, (University Interscholastic League), updated their guidelines following the governor’s announcement to lift the mask mandate with an executive order.

One adviser said he thinks it’s too soon for the state to stop requiring masks in public.

The latest on COVID-19 cases across East Texas.

“We were honestly dismayed in the health care field,” said Dr. Tom Cummins, Chief Medical Officer for UT Health East Texas.

Veteran healthcare executive Donald Baker, who currently serves as the health system’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer, will assume the role of Market CEO on an interim basis.

KTRE’S T’Ebonie Tanner spoke with the Angelina county health administrator about what you should do when the mask mandate ends next week, plus, vaccination efforts.

The Texas Education Agency has updated its guidance on face coverings in schools, allowing local school boards to determine policy.

The Texas grocery store chain H-E-B, which has locations in Lufkin, Carthage, and Crockett, released a statement following Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement about the mandate being lifted on March 11.

Dr. Ed says there were 5,000 new cases of COVID-19 in Texas yesterday, 60 deaths, and 5,600 people in the hospital fighting the virus. So is it wise to let our guard down?

Erin Wides spoke with NET Health about a decrease in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the last week, as well as how the Johnson and Johnson vaccine will impact Smith County and the ability to vaccinate more people.

Shelby County judge discusses vaccinations for homebound seniors

The Texas Division of Emergency (TDEM), the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), and the Texas Military Department (TMD) today announced 26 counties participating in the first week of the Save Our Seniors vaccination initiative.

The Governor announced the Save Our Seniors program in Corpus Christi last week to ensure more seniors are vaccinated throughout the state.

The Texas Department of State Health Services reported 461 cases of COVID-19 on public school campuses in last week’s report.

The doctors answer viewer questions about COVID-19.

The Texas Division of Emergency Management is working to protect public health during the coronavirus pandemic by making sure businesses have access to rapid COVID-19 tests — free of charge.

Anyone who received their first Moderna vaccine at the Harvey Convention Center before January 21st is invited to return for their second Moderna vaccine in the coming days. These invites include persons who received their first vaccine on the following dates

Governor Greg Abbott will hold a press conference Friday to commend the Corpus Christi Fire Department, Meals On Wheels of Corpus Christi, and the City of Corpus Christi on their efforts to vaccinate seniors in their community.

Unusual collaboration in Panhandle became key in preventing outbreaks of COVID-19

Longview Regional Medical Center announced the selection of Steve Gordon as the hospital’s new CEO.

Schaefer says that it’s against the Texas constitution for the governor to write an order and also enforce it. He says that takes away the checks and balances needed in the state’s legislative branch.

Krista Sharp from the East Texas American Heart Association joined Kayla Lyons on East Texas Now to share heart-healthy tips.

American Heart month and how to stay heart-healthy (not just by eating well but also how stress can affect the heart)

The trauma service area that includes Angelina and Nacogdoches counties saw its hospitalization rate dip below 15 percent of its hospitals’ total capacity on Sunday.