Medical professionals from Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Centennial in Frisco received a donation of masks and assorted goodies from Two Men and A Truck on April 3. (Courtesy Two Men and A Truck)
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Plano ISD has extended its school closure until May 1. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
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Two Men and A Truck’s Shannon Arnold included notes of thanks in the bags donated to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center–Centennial in Frisco on April 3. (Courtesy Two Men and A Truck)
Moving company Two Men and A Truck donate face masks to Frisco, McKinney hospitals
The city of Plano has limited access to parking at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve after receiving reports that people were crowding the trails. (Liesbeth Powers/Community Impact Newspaper)
Plano limits parking access at Arbor Hills Nature Preserve to fend off crowds on trails
The American Red Cross is urging people to continue donating blood to avoid any shortages during the COVID-19 outbreak. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
American Red Cross avoids near-shortage of blood donations, urges donors to keep scheduling appointments
The Grapevine-Colleyville ISD Health Department has been busy assisting the district with health initiatives, such as delivering meals. (Courtesy Amy Taldo)
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Drivers once lined Legacy Drive during rush hour in the Legacy West mixed-use development in Plano. (Gavin Pugh/Community Impact Newspaper)
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President Donald Trump signed a $2 trillion package March 27 to provide relief during the coronavirus pandemic. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
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Members of the Frisco Downtown Merchants Association have created a daily digital support meeting during the coronavirus pandemic. The group's members are working together to help one another stay in business. (Courtesy Ed Mahoney)
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Initial claims for unemployment insurance rates are increasing across the nation in the midst of COVID-19. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
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Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order regarding the state's response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic during a March 31 afternoon press conference. (Screenshot via livestream)
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott discusses measures to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Dr. John Hellerstedt, commissioner of the Texas Department of State Health Services (left) and Gov. Greg Abbott addressed the media from the Texas Capitol on March 13. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Lake Travis Fire Rescue is one of hundreds of emergency service districts serving millions of Texas residents across the state. Firefighters, EMTs and medical professionals said they are concerned about the availability of personal protective equipment as the coronavirus public health crisis continues. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
First responders, medical professionals across Texas worry about inadequate personal protective equipment supplies
Owner of Asian Mint Nikky Phinyawatana saw an opportunity to support at-home cooking endeavors by launching the Chef Mint from Home program. (Courtesy Asian Mint)
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Collin County Judge Chris Hill rescinded his order that urged residents to stay home except for travel related to essential activities and defined all business as essential. (Courtesy Collin County)
Collin County judge rescinds order defining all business as essential after governor issues statewide guidelines
Social distancing signs have been placed in all Plano public parks. The city announced March 31 it would soon send employees to every major park in Plano to monitor visitors. (Liesbeth Powers/Community Impact Newspaper)
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J.C. Penney announced March 31 that many of its employees would be furloughed in a series of cost-saving efforts. (Daniel Houston/Community Impact Newspaper)
Plano-based JCPenney furloughs more than half of hourly workforce, some corporate office employees
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