As we reach the one year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, please join us on April 29^th for a year in review of Covid-19 and its impact moving forward in the City of Texas City. Hear from local community leaders on topics such as health and safety, business, education and more. This event will be 6:00 – 7:30pm at the Charles T. Doyle Convention Center refreshments will be provided. Seating will be limited.

Guest Speakers Include

President of the Texas City - La Marque Chamber of Commerce, Page Michel, to speak on the impact Covid-19 has had on our local business economy and what businesses can do now to succeed. 

City of Texas City Emergency Management & Homeland Security Director, Thomas Munoz,will speak about the opportunities Texas City has provided residents/businesses for Covid-19 prevention, testing opportunities and vaccination efforts, as well as, city safety measures.   

Mayor of Texas City, Dedrick Johnson, will speak on the effects this global pandemic has had on Texas City and what changes residents can expect going forward.  

Dr. Phillip Keiser MD, the Infectious Disease Specialist with the Galveston County Health District, to discuss the impact this pandemic has had on Galveston County and the path ahead. 

Texas City ISD Superintendent, Dr. Melissa Duarte will discuss how the school district plans to address this pandemic for 2021 and review how Covid-19 has impacted students education. 

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently issued a new executive order that goes into effect on Wednesday, March 10. This executive order states that all businesses of any type may open to 100 percent capacity, and there will no longer be a statewide mask mandate in Texas. The City of Texas City has worked closely with Galveston County Health District and UTMB, to review the governor’s recent order and identify safety measures for all city facilities. Current safety measures will remain in place for all city facilities.

All employees, visitors and contractors entering a city facility must:

• wear face coverings;
• maintain safe distance; and
• utilize temperature screening kiosks at facility entrances. (employees only)
• hygiene and PPE supplies will continue to be provided

The governor’s order allows businesses to require masks and limit capacity. Citizens must comply with safety measures implemented by businesses or choose to shop elsewhere. Failure to comply could result in criminal trespass charges.

• Continue to take the simple precautions to stay safe, especially wearing properly fitted face masks.
• Wash hands regularly, avoid touching faces, maintain safe distance from others and routinely disinfect surfaces.
• For those who are able, take advantage of COVID 19 vaccines when eligible to receive one. These vaccines are safe, and they are important.

• Wear a mask to help stop the spread of COVID-19 to others. 
• Stay at least 6 feet (about two arm lengths) from others who don't live with you, particularly in crowded areas.
• Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. 

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported - ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

• Fever or Chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19.