
Bell County Orders Closure of Some Bars, Reduced Occupancy in Restaurants
UPDATE: Coryell County Judge Roger Miller is suspending said Wednesday afternoon that he is suspending the bar closure requirement in his county pending a response from Governor Greg Abbott's office about an exemption for Coryell.
Judge Miller argues that there are only three establishments operating as bars in Coryell County, and that he does not believe they've played a significant role in the increased number of COVID-19 hospitalizations.
"I'm fully aware of the Governor's Order and it's (sic) intent," Judge Miller was quoted as having said in a news release issued by the City of Copperas Cove. "But I have no reason to believe our three bar establishments are significantly responsible for the increased COVID cases in Coryell County or within TSA L."
Judge Miller said GA-32 is a case of a single executive order not being appropriate for all counties, and reiterated that he does not believe the three bars he mentioned - American Legion Post 42 in Gatesville, and Moose Lodge 2029 and Fubar in Copperas Cove - should be penalized.
You may have to check with your favorite bar to see if they are going to be open this weekend. Chances are they will be closed due to the rate of people currently hospitalized with COVID-19 in Bell and surrounding counties.
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