CBD AMERICAN SHAMAN STORES DONATING CLEANSING WASH TO FRONT-LINE RESPONDERS

CBD American Shaman stores of Dallas-Fort Worth are donating Medical Grade Cleansing Wash to local first responders. They are also offering the wash to customers free with purchase.

The CBD American Shaman factory in Kansas City began producing Cleansing Wash as a response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The wash uses an active ingredient called hypochlorous acid that is non-toxic and environmentally friendly, in addition to being highly effective against viruses and bacteria, company officials said.

There are 43 CBD American Shaman stores across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex that are donating the hospital-strength disinfectant/sanitizer to slocal first responder team. They donated 50 gallons of the wash and protective gear to the Dallas Police Department today.

Most CBD American Shaman stores are offering curbside pickup or free local delivery. Find the nearest location here.

FURLOUGH KITCHEN OFFERING FREE EASTER MEALS FOR HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY WORKERS

Those in the hospitality service industry can pick up a free Easter meal for four on Saturday, April 11, from noon-7 p.m. at Furlough Kitchen, 4318 Eastside Ave. in Dallas. The menu will include ham, sweet potato puree, asparagus, rolls and peach cobbler. It will be available while supplies last.

All meals will be reheat ready with instructions printed and taped on the boxes. Additionally, guests can request kids’ activities to be included with the meals.

TIDE CLEANERS IN DALLAS OFFER FREE LAUNDRY SERVICES TO MEDICAL PERSONNEL, FIRST RESPONDERS

Tide Loads of Hope Powered by Tide Cleaners will provide free laundry services to medical personnel, police officers and firefighters at all Tide Cleaners locations in the Dallas area. Tide Cleaners businesses are locally owned and operated in the Dallas community.

Dallas medical personnel, police officers, firefighters and their immediate family can locate a nearby Tide Cleaners and get their personal clothes washed and dry cleaned for free beginning today (Friday, April 3). Storefronts can wash items like jeans, shorts and tee-shirts as well as socks and undergarments.

Dallas-area front-line responders and their immediate family members can visit Hope.TideCleaners.com to find out more about the service and find the nearest Tide Cleaners.

LIVE TO GIVE, SOURCED CRAFT COCKTAILS PARTNERING TO DONATE FUNDS, PROVIDE JOBS

Dallas-based Live to Give and Austin-based Sourced Craft Cocktails have partnered to deliver bottled water and craft cocktails right to consumers doorsteps in Dallas and Austin.

Live to Give, typically sold on Amazon and select retailers, is donating 50 percent of net profits to charitable organizations that directly support first responders and all those who serve.

In addition, Sourced Craft Cocktails is employing hospitality service professionals who recently lost their jobs due to COVID-19 to make all of the deliveries.

The bottled water and craft cocktails are available to be ordered at SourcedCraftCocktails.com, and orders received by 2 p.m. will be delivered the same day.

PROSPER TOWN COUNCIL ISSUES SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER

Officials in the town of Prosper, just north of Frisco and northwest of McKinney have issued a stay-at-home order to residents and have directed all non-essential business concerns to close their offices or facilities. The Prosper Town Council voted unanimously in favor of the new, stricter declaration during an emergency meeting on April 1, superseding the original declaration issued on March 24. It went into effect at 12:01 a.m. on April 2.

The declaration prohibits public gatherings of any size, unless these occur within individual families at their homes. In addition, the declaration provides detailed specificity regarding, and essential businesses must adhere to the social distancing guidelines. Gatherings for worship or funerals may be conducted as long as the social distancing requirements are met.

The full text of the order is available here.

CITY OF FORT WORTH REPORTS FIRST COVID-RELATED DEATH

The Tarrant County Public Health Department has reported the first confirmed COVID-19-related death of a Fort Worth resident. A woman who had recently tested positive for the virus died on March 31 in Fort Worth. At this point, Tarrant County has not released additional information.

Since the outbreak started in December 2019, more than 190,089 cases and 2,860 deaths have been reported in the United States as of early April 1.

News of the city’s first COVID-19 related death follows news reported earlier in the week that a third Fort Worth Police Department officer has tested positive for COVID-19.  This officer, as well as the two previous officers, are in good spirits and have been in self-isolation at home.

Fort Worth PD officials have confirmed that all three officers work in the same unit, adding that “we are taking every precaution to stop the spread. Our department has created a dedicated team to investigate and backtrack the movements and encounters of these officers with others. They are notifying anyone that may be at risk and may need to self-isolate.”

The department is disinfecting vehicles, and office spaces where the three officers worked.

NEW CASES IN DALLAS COUNTY TOPS 100

For the first time, Dallas County Health and Human Services is reporting 100 new cases of COVID-19 today (April 1). The county reported two new deaths today — a man in his 50s from Mesquite and a woman in her 80s from Garland.

The numbers of intensive care unit hospitalizations from COVID-19 from this past week have exceeded the peak week of ICU hospitalizations from influenza this past 2019-2020 season in Dallas County.

We’re beginning to see the curve rise and we all must do our part to exercise personal responsibility,” County Judge Clay Jenkins said. “We are all in this together and together we will #FlattenTheCurve.”

All Dallas County COVID-19 updates and information can be found here

The latest information from the CDC can be found here.

 

NORTH TEXAS  FOOD BANK, PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS DISTRIBUTING FREE FOOD THURSDAY

The North Texas Food Bank, in conjunction with Fair Park First, Spectra and In the City for Good, will distribute free food at Fair Park on Thursday, April 2, from 9 a.m.-1:00 p.m. The pick-up location will be in Lots 5A and 6A, in between Robert B Cullum Boulevard and 2nd Avenue inside Fair Park. Participants should enter through Gate 5 only, located at the intersection of Robert B Cullum Boulevard and Grand Avenue.

The Dallas Police Department will be onsite to assist with traffic flow.

Patrons are encouraged to utilize the drive-thru service. Safety precautions have been established to limit any physical interaction with NTFB, Fair Park First, Spectra, and In the City for Good volunteers.

While this service is focused on South Dallas residents, it will also be available to community members throughout Dallas County.

Participants are encouraged to stay in their vehicles and volunteers will load a box of food staples into the trunk. Community members are encouraged to take advantage of the NTFB mobile food distribution service during this difficult time.

The Dallas County shelter-in-place order allows residents to leave their homes to obtain food. All shelter-in-place guidelines are being followed. Community members are encouraged to take advantage of the NTFB mobile food distribution service during this difficult time.

PRISM HEALTH NORTH TEXAS IMPLEMENTS CHANGES

Given the severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prism Health North Texas has taken the following steps “to protect the health and safety of our staff, patients, volunteers and supporters.”

  • Clinical services will be reduced to non-routine visits for the safety and health of staff and patients.
  • Providers are working to check on patients by phone if moving or rescheduling visits.
  • Testing for COVID-19 will continue as part of a patient’s sick visit under the direction of his/her medical provider.
  • Sexually-transmitted infection visits will continue. We are one of the few health centers still testing our patients.
  • Clinic hours will remain the same for now but may be adjusted later. The agency will notify clients of any changes.

Anyone with questions or who needs more information should call 214-521-5191.

UCHI, UCHIBA OFFER COMBINED MENU FOR CURBSIDE PICK-UP

Uchi and Uchibā, at 2817 Maple Ave, are now offering a combined, value-driven menu including wine, beer and sake for curbside pick-up. Guests can place orders up to three days in advance via OpenTable or by phone at 214-855-5454.

Guests using OpenTable are asked to select party size and the desired day and time of curbside takeout; Uchi will call guests 30-45 minutes prior to reserved pick-up time to take order and payment.

Each curbside order will come with a $25 gift card, valid for dine-in use at either restaurant when they re-open.

Phone lines open at 3:30 p.m. and pick-up is available from 4-8:30 p.m.

A MESSAGE FROM A DALLAS VOICE READER

“Stop throwing your latex gloves on the ground. You’re killing the birds and making the area look like shit.”

HHSC LAUNCHES STATEWIDE COVID-19 MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT LINE

Texas Health and Human Services has launched a 24/7 statewide mental health support line to help any Texans experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic. People can call the Statewide COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line 24 hours a day, seven days a week toll-free at 833-986-1919.

Operated by the Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD, the support line offers trauma-informed support and psychological first aid to those experiencing stress and anxiety related to COVID-19. Counseling services are confidential and free of charge to people who call the hotline.

For general health-related information and precautions on COVID-19, people can visit the DSHS webpage and the CDC webpage. To stay up-to-date on the latest news impacting HHS services and regulated providers, people can visit the HHS COVID-19 webpage.

For more information on mental health resources, find your local mental health authority here.

DALLAS PARKS AND REC BOARD MEETING OPEN FOR PUBLIC COMMENT

The Dallas Park and Recreation board meets Thursday, April 2, and members of the public who would like to be heard at that meeting need to register by noon Wednesday, April 1.

To be a speaker, email Srenda.Green@dallascityhall.com:

  • Subject line should be “Public Speaker Request – April 2, 2020.”
  • In the email, include Full name, telephone number, home address, email address, council district (if known).
  • Indicate if you want to speak via videoconference or phone call. If you indicate that you want to speak via video, you must have a computer with video/audio capabilities.

Thursday morning between 9:50 and 10: 30 a.m., those wanting to participate via video will receive an email from the city’s WEBEX moderator with a link to click on to join the meeting. Those wanting to participate via telephone will receive a phone call to connect them to the meeting.

Speakers will have three minutes to speak.

Emails received after the deadline will not be considered registered.cIf you missed the deadline or want to leave a comment that can be read later by the entire Park Board, send a message on the Dallas Park and Recreation website.

The meeting agenda is available here then click on ‘open meetings’ to find the agenda.

DALLAS ART FAIR ONLINE LAUNCHING

The Dallas Art Fair will present Dallas Art Fair Online from April 14-23. Dallas Art Fair Online is a new platform allowing collectors to digitally preview and purchase works from participating galleries before the upcoming 12th edition, which has been rescheduled to Oct. 1-4 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kelly Cornell, Dallas Art Fair director, explained, “We depend on our loyal community of galleries and collectors, so we are offering our support by providing them with the means to digitally sell and buy works that were intended for Dallas in April. Visitors can easily click through different gallery rooms to view, reserve, and purchase works on view.”

The list of galleries participating in Dallas Art Fair Online will be announced on April 7.

ADVICE FROM THE CITY OF FORT WORTH

DALLAS CITY HALL CLOSED TO PUBLIC

According to an email tonight (Monday, March 30) from the city of Dallas’ Public Affairs and Outreach office, “In order to keep City of Dallas staff and residents healthy, city facilities will be working remotely effective immediately. City Hall will only be accessible to residents who have an appointment.

The city of Dallas is open and continues to operate.

For more information on closures VISIT HERE.

TEXAS STATE PARKS STILL OPEN, BUT THERE ARE CHANGES

Texas State Parks Director Rodney Franklin said in a press releases that while most state parks across the state remain open, “we have made some changes to help protect the health and well-being of our visitors, volunteers and staff.”

Changes include:

For those who decide to cancel visits in March or April, park officials will waive cancellation fees. To cancel without fees, contact the Customer Service Center at 512-389-8900 or email customer service.

A Customer Service Center agent will contact those whose reservations are impacted by a facility or park closure. They will contact customers in order of arrival date.

For general park information visit TexasStateParks.org.

Franklin said, “As you know, this situation continues to evolve. More changes — including park closures — may happen suddenly. Be sure to check the Texas State Parks Alert Map or contact the park for updates before you head out.”

CAPITOL PRIDE PARADE, FESTIVAL CANCELLED

The board of directors of the Capital Pride Alliance, the organization that presents the Washington, D.C. Pride celebration each year, has voted to postpone their annual June events, including the Pride Parade and Festival. The board had already announced the cancellation of Capital Trans Pride and API Pride. In addition, events produced by partnering Pride organizations — Youth Pride, Silver Pride, DC Latinx Pride, and DC Black Pride — will be similarly postponed or cancelled.

New dates for these events, if applicable, will be announced in the coming weeks.

The annual Guide to Pride in the Nation’s Capital will be offered online only. CPA will offer free ad space to support local small businesses that have been supportive of the LGBTQ+ community, and will create a virtual Pride exhibition for all the registered organizations, businesses, and advocates.