GREGG COUNTY, Texas — The Gregg County mandatory shelter-at-home order issued Wednesday extended the dates local school districts will remain closed because of the new coronavirus.
Previously, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a mandate for Texas public schools to stay closed through April 3. The county’s mandate was set to take effect at 11:59 p.m. Thursday and continue through 11:59 p.m. April 9.
By Thursday afternoon, Longview, Spring Hill, White Oak, Gladewater and Hallsville ISDs all had announced extended closure dates.
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