With local officials continuing to follow state guidelines in response to the COVID-19 crisis, they are anxiously awaiting a planned announcement Monday by Governor Greg Abbott. Abbott is scheduled to issue a statement on the findings of his recentlyappointed Strike Force to Reopen Texas. That committee is tasked with making recommendations on plans to allow businesses to return to operation after being closed or limited in activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Josh Stevens said Friday that he and County Judge Foy O’Brien want to ease restrictions and get businesses back in operation as soon as possible. They still must abide by the ...