Tyler Reporter

Abbott introduces Rapid Testing Pilot Program to facilitate COVID-19 screening in schools

By Elle Johnson | Oct 23, 2020

The Texas Education Agency, the Texas Division of Emergency Management and Gov. Greg Abbott have created a COVID-19 Rapid Testing Pilot Program for school systems in Texas.

Cornyn helps secure approximately $77.2 million in federal aid for Tyler

By Elle Johnson | Aug 31, 2020

Several organizations in Tyler have been awarded a total of approximately $77.2 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.

Smith County receives federal CARES Act funding to help small businesses survive COVID-19 impact

By Elle Johnson | Aug 23, 2020

The Economic Development Administration has released $18.6 million in CARES Act funding to 12 economic development agencies across Texas – including Smith County – to provide assistance grants to small businesses to help them survive the COVID-19 pandemic.

Texas schools will remain closed as Abbott shifts focus to reopening state's economy

By Elle Johnson | Apr 26, 2020

While Gov. Greg Abbott ordered all schools to stay closed for the rest of the year, he has formed a strike force to help ease the state's economy open.

Tyler County offers hotline to screen for coronavirus testing criteria

By Elle Johnson | Mar 25, 2020

Officials in Tyler County are planning to join five other Southeast Texas counties in combating the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.