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These painters take advantage of an almost deserted Granbury square Friday because of a shelter in place order due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Walter Rose (left) and Aaron Saliba, both of Firefighter Painting, brush some bright colors on two buildings on the east side of the square. ROGER ENLOW | HOOD COUNTY NEWS

On Friday President Trump signed into law the ‘‘Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act’’ or the ‘‘CARES Act.’

The knock on the door was so quiet, we almost didn’t hear it. A quick look around told us it wasn’t a staff member so it must be someone with a donation.

Many restaurants remain open for delivery, takeout and drive-through orders. Tiffany Nemecek (left) and Debbie Williams of Joe’s Pasta & Pizza say their customers continue to support them even though in-dining service is prohibited because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nemecek is manager and server, and Williams is general manager.

Mission Granbury Executive Director Dusti Scovel provided the following information about how to access resources during the coronavirus pandemic.

A Station 70 firefighter posted fake social media news that his wife was diagnosed with COVID-19, according to Hood County Emergency Management Coordinator Jay Webster.

Stacy Lynn Miller of Sign Gypsies, which has 400 affiliates across the country, placed this sign at the Waterview Senior Living complex on East Pearl Street to honor workers who are caring for society’s most vulnerable members during the coronavirus pandemic. Miller said she plans to place similar messages of hope and support at businesses, fire stations, and law enforcement and medical facilities.

In a specially called meeting Monday morning, commissioners ratified the shelter-in-place executive order issued last Wednesday night by County Judge Ron Massingill.

The historic Granbury square usually bustles with shoppers during the day and revelers at night.

Six cases of COVID-19 had been reported in Hood County at the time the HCN went to press Tuesday morning.

Two of seven COVID-19-related patients are in critical but stable condition at Lake Granbury Medical Center, according to Hood County Health Authority Dr. David Blocker.

Effective April 1 the Hood County News will limit access to its office to protect staff and customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Phones will be answered and/or important calls returned.

Gov. Greg Abbott announced that schools will remain closed until May 4.

District court jurors called for Monday, April 13 do not have to report, according to court officials.

It's suggested during the COVID-19 crisis that we check on our neighbors. Check on your neighbor on your left and right a few times a week (from 6 feet outside their front door of course).

Sheriff Roger Deeds has requested that the Commissioners Court consider temporarily raising the pay of deputies, investigators and jailers who must come in contact with the public during the corona

Hood County had three more positive COVID-19 cases reported to the Texas Department of State Health Services over the weekend, pushing the total to six known positive cases in Hood County residents

Elections Administrator Crickett Miller said that Cresson city officials hope to hold their city elections on Saturday, May 2.

Because of the coronavirus pandemic, Meals on Wheels is not accepting any new clients. Seniors who need food assistance can contact Mission Granbury for help. The number is 817-579-6866.

The third COVID-19 infected person in Hood County works in rideshare and apparently was exposed through a contracted rider in the Metroplex, Hood County Public Health Authority Dr.

An article in Wednesday’s issue about the May primary runoff being rescheduled for July 14 incorrectly stated the start of the early voting period. Early voting will begin on Monday, July 6.

The Commissioners Court will hold a specially called meeting at 10 a.m.

Due to COVID-19, Rotary Club of Granbury’s first annual Bass Tournament is postponed, following suit with almost every other public event in the state. Originally set to take place on April 25, the Bass Tournament opened 150 slots for fishermen to show off their skills and potentially win prize money. The proceeds from the tournament are going to help fund college scholarships for Granbury High School seniors, as well as the Weekend Food for Kids Program. The tournament will now take place on Oct. 17 with the dinner being held the evening before on Oct. 16. All tournament rules and entry fees will stay the same. To find more information visit granburyrotarybasstournament.com.