This podcast was recorded at the Henderson County Courthouse Annex on Wednesday, Feb. 10.
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There's great news on the COVID front. The Trauma Services Area (TSA) that includes Henderson County is no longer considered a "high hospitalization area."
This change comes with expanded openings for some businesses and bars.
County Judge Wade McKinney and I discussed the positive trend in COVID numbers -- as well as the slow distribution of vaccinations -- in this week's podcast.
Our topics included:
-- COVID-19 Update (1:33): COVID numbers are at their lowest rate since before Thanksgiving.
-- Census/Redistricting (16:28): The Census data is not expected to be available until the summer, which could cause trouble for the redistricting effort and upcoming elections.
-- Rent Assistance (26:30): The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) announced the launch of the Texas Rent Relief Program, funded through approximately $1.3 billion received through the latest federal COVID-19 relief bill. TDHCA is using the funds to help Texans pay rent and utility bills, including those that are past due. Applications will be accepted from landlords and tenants starting at 8 a.m. Central Time on February 15. You can submit your application by calling 1-833-9TX-RENT (1-833-989-7368) or online at TexasRentRelief.com. The call center will be open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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