Local officials believe the city and county population has vastly increased since the last official U.S. Census Bureau count 10 years ago. The extent of that growth will be revealed through the 2020 count now under way.
Lance and Kacee Jones just recently added a new feature to their Stems business—formerly Roberts Greenhouse on NE Mustang Dr.—and then the virus threat hit, resulting in unforeseen operational changes. Lance Jones said the business’ new wine line was taking off last month before COVID-19 began rearing its ugly head in America.
A dozen novel coronavirus tests had been administered locally as of Thursday, but a third of them already came back negative, according to Permian Regional Medical Center CEO Donny Booth.
Permian Regional Medical Center’s baby deliveries have shot through the roof over the past year or so. There are several causes for the approximately 30 percent increase, including some area hospitals have reduced services.
