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Governor suspends elective surgery in 75 Texas counties to ensure there's room for COVID-19 patients

By Bob Pepalis | 4 years ago

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has suspended elective surgeries for hospitals in 75 counties across 11 trauma service areas to make sure beds are available for COVID-19 patients as a surge in cases continues.

COVID-19 demand pushes Food Bank of West Central Texas to its limits

By Bob Pepalis | Apr 30, 2020

When COVID-19 cases appeared in Abilene in mid-March, the Food Bank of West Central Texas was low on inventory – but generous donations saw them through.