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COVID-19 HOTLINE 903.577.SICK Hotline: 903.577.7425 Hospital: 903.577.6000 TitusRegional.com 2001 North Jeerson Ave. Mt. Pleasant TX 75455 Serving Find our Daingerfield, “Steel Hughes Springs, Lone Star and Country Bear” Avinger somewhere $ see page 5 inside this 1.00 issue! VOLUME 55, NO. 16 WWW.STEELCOUNTRYBEE.COM THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 2020 Second and third COVID cases confirmed in Morris County By TONI WALKER absolutely essential to be out and heightened sani- [email protected] tation measures. Judge Reeder encouraged the com- munity to continue responding in a positive way, Morris County had their second and third cases of remind them the success of social distancing was up COVID-19 confirmed over the Easter weekend. Mor- to them. ris County’s first case was reported March 22. On April 10, Judge Reeder was again contacted by County Judge Doug Reeder confirmed that the DSHS regarding the county’s third case. Department of State Health Services contacted him “Today, Friday, April 10, I was notified by the De- April 9 to confirm the second case. partment of State Health Services of a third positive “We received confirmation this afternoon from case of COVID19 in Morris County. This particular the Texas Department of State Health Services patient is in the same household as the first pos- (DSHS) that a resident of Morris County has test- itive case of the virus in Morris County. Therefore, ed positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus. This is while this is the third positive case in Morris County, PHOTO COURTESY DAINGERFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT the second confirmed case in Morris County,” Judge currently those three cases are confined to two lo- Reeder said in a statement. “DSHS is taking all nec- cations,” Judge Reeder said. He went on to add that essary actions in response to this matter. This is not public health authorities are working to identify any Mount Pleasant man unexpected; as more people are tested more people close contacts of the patients while they were sick will test positive.” so they can be isolated and monitored for symptoms Reeder urged everyone to continue social distanc- charged in connection ing practices, including staying at home unless it is See COVID Page 2 with threat at area business By TONI WALKER [email protected] A Mount Pleasant area man is being held on terroristic threat charges after a bomb threat was called into an area business. Tron Covin Pate, 36, was arrested by Daingerfield police around 1 p.m. April 9. See THREAT Page 3 On Highway 259 South, between Daingerfield and Lone Star, Debbie Reyna and her family has sent a message to community, reminding them all that “We are all in this together.” Reyna posted the message in her yard at the beginning of the pandemic. State parks, historical sites closed by order of Gov. Abbott BEE PHOTOS / TONI WALKER She has since added to her message, thanking those “essential” employees who are keeping our communities going during this unprecedent- ed time. Included are delivery and postal workers, medical professionals, police officers, truck drivers, and all those who work in “essential businesses.” “We are all in this together” COURTESY PHOTO Barricades at the entrance to Daingerfield State Park announce the By TONI WALKER just to make people smile and feel good. She also was park’s closure. [email protected] known for decorating the teachers’ lounge for special occasions and events. By TONI WALKER During this difficult time, people are searching for, When Reyna and her husband moved to their home [email protected] and trying to provide, encouragement wherever they on Highway 259, she realized she was in a prime loca- can find it. From offering assistance with purchasing tion to share her encouragement with others. Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas necessities, to patronizing local businesses who have “When we moved to where we are now, I realized I Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and the been able to remain open. Travelers on Highway 259 had an excellent site to show my patriotism as well as Texas Historical Commission (THC) to close all from Daingerfield to Lone Star can see encouraging encouraging words,” Reyna said. “I put a flag pole on state parks and historic sites as part of the state’s messages throughout the year, but the current mes- the hill to fly our American flag. During football sea- efforts to strengthen social distancing practices and sage is one that reaches far and wide. son we like to show our support for the Daingerfield prevent gatherings of large groups of people. Debbie Reyna is a retired school teacher who always enjoyed decorating her house, yard, and classroom See TOGETHER Page 2 See PARK Page 3 PET Please choose to adopt. It saves lives! Libby Help us give abused and abandoned animals Libby is a three year old lab mix. She is very OF sweet and well behaved. She seems to be a second chance at a happy life. very dog friendly, and is incredibly social. Daingerfield Animal Shelter THE She is just waiting for her forever family who ADOPT A she will be very eager to love and please. WEEK 903 645 2120 PET TODAY! 2 • THE STEEL COUNTRY BEE | Thursday, April 16, 2020 COMMUNITY Morris County Jail Log, March 15-21 • Terry Glenn Lloyd, Jr., of Mount Pleasant, was ar- • Michael Wayne Mathis, of Mount Pleasant, was ar- ed March 18 by Morris County deputies for driving rested March 15 by Daingerfield police for disorderly rested March 16 by Morris County deputies on a mo- while intoxicated. conduct, evading arrest or detention with a vehicle, tion to revoke for criminal nonsupport and a motion • Nereo Deleon, of Mount Pleasant, was arrested failure to identify a fugitive from justice, terroris- to revoke for stalking. March 19 by Daingerfield police for driving while tic threat against a peace officer or judge, criminal • Justin David Morrow, of Longview, was arrested license was invalid with previous conviction or sus- mischief (greater than or equal to $100 but less than March 16 by Morris County deputies for burglary of pension, driving while intoxicated (third or more), $750), resisting arrest, search or transport, assault a building. possession of a controlled substance, penalty group of a public servant, possession of a controlled sub- one (less than one gram), resisting arrest, search or stance, penalty group one (less than one gram), dis- • Curtis Traylor was arrested March 16 by Daingerfield police for failure to wear a seatbelt-MCSR violation transport, possession of drug paraphernalia, and dis- playing a fictitious license plate, expired motor vehi- regarding a stop light (traffic signal). cle registration, possession of drug paraphernalia, no and failure to appear. seatbelt, and disorderly conduct-language. • Michael Shea Johnson, of Naples, was arrested March • Erica Esmerelda Sanchez, of Mount Pleasant, was arrested March 19 by Daingerfield police for posses- • Jonathan Martinez, of Daingerfield, was arrested 17 by Morris County deputies for no driver’s license (when unlicensed). sion of marijuana (less than two ounces), possession March 15 by Morris County deputies for possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to wear a seat- of a controlled substance, penalty group one (less • Sayeed Khalil, of Fort Worth, was arrested March 17 belt-MCSR violation than one gram). by Morris County deputies for failure to appear for • Richard Vitela Sanchez, of Mount Pleasant, was ar- • Justin Layne Mundell, of Naples, was arrested March driving while intoxicated (second offense) and bail jumping/failure to appear. rested March 19 by Daingerfield police for possession 15 by Morris County deputies for public intoxication. of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled • Kimberley Ann Davis, of Henderson, was arrested • Jonathan Dickerson, of Naples, was arrested March substance, penalty group one (less than one gram). March 16 by Morris County deputies for engaging 18 by Naples police on a capias pro fine for driving while license invalid. • Billy Junior Jones, of Mount Pleasant, was arrested in organized criminal activity and theft of property March 21 by Daingerfield police for disorderly con- (greater than or equal to $100 but less than $750). • Darrell Glen Robertson, of Cookville, was arrest- duct. numbers regarding the virus over the last several days. washed hands. The social distancing measures appear to be working to Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Continued from page 1 COVID “flatten the curve”. However, we have to continue to take Stay home when you are sick. and quickly tested, if needed. Judge Reeder notified the all necessary precautions. Now is not the time to become Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw proper local authorities, so that they can take all neces- complacent. I would just remind you of some very sim- the tissue in the trash. sary action to keep our citizens safe. ple things that each of us can do to help slow the spread Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and Judge Reeder offered encouragement and encourage- of the virus.” surfaces. ment to the citizens, as the county continues to take Judge Reeder reiterated simple precautions that resi- “We are all in this together. And, I appreciate every- necessary precautions to flatten the curve. dents can continue to take in order to help “flatten the thing that our citizens are doing to help contain the out- “Again, I just want to offer some encouragement curve.” break,” Judge Reeder said. “The success of the social dis- to everyone. While the goal is to have no new cases of Wash your hands often with soap and water for at tancing measures is up to the citizens of Morris County.