COVID-19 Information & Resources

The City of Alpine is monitoring the COVID-19 virus developments, including updates and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as state health departments, and other partners.

We are working to determine additional ways we can be supportive of our community businesses and organizations in this ever-evolving situation.

Please view the available resources below. As we learn more, we will continue to update this page with pertinent information.

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You will probably qualify for unemployment benefits if... (PDF)
EXTRA SNAP (FOOD STAMPS) BENEFITS DURING COVID-19: Lone Star Legal Aid

Do you have no reportable income for income tax purposes? To get your economic impact payment please visit the following IRS page and follow the instructions to register for the Economic Impact Payment:

Economic Impact Payment Information

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LOCAL RESOURCES

City Manager Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
Food Service & Community Information
Emergency Ordinance 2020-03-06 Amended
Brewster County Declaration of Local State of Disaster - Updated 4/7/20
Sul Ross State University Coronavirus Updates
Big Bend Area Supply - Facebook Group

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SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES

U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Program
SBA Disaster Assistance One-Pager
SBA Coronavirus Disaster Loans
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans for COVID-19
Resources for Small Business In Response to the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. Small Business Administration
TransPecos Banks statement on SBA loans

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U.S. CHAMBER RESOURCES

U.S. Chamber Coronavirus Resources Website
U.S. Chamber Summary of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
U.S. Chamber Disaster Help Desk
Resources to Help Your Small Business Survive

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CDC RESOURCES

Considerations for Restaurants and Bars
Restaurants and Bars Decision Tool 
Communities, Schools, Workplaces, and Events
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC
Coronavirus Guidance for Employees
Guidance for Businesses and Employers

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IRS RESOURCES

Tax Delay
Tax Delay (Español)
Economic Impact Payments, what you need to know (IRS)

Do you have no reportable income for income tax purposes? Please visit the following IRS page for instructions on how to register for your Economic Impact Payment:

Economic Impact Payment Information

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STATE RESOURCES

Texas Workforce Commission
Texas Workforce Commission Encourages Employers to Enroll in Shared Work Program
Texas Workforce Commission Unemployment Application
EXTRA SNAP (FOOD STAMPS) BENEFITS DURING COVID-19: Lone Star Legal Aid
Texas Health & Human Services
Texas Department of Health & Human Services
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Resources and Updates for Affected Taxpayers
Governor Abbott's Executive Orders
Office of Governor Greg Abbott
FAQ for Employers from the Texas Workforce Commission
TEXAS STATE PARKS ARE TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (Through WSB)

In response to concerns of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Workforce Solutions Borderplex (WSB) announces a closure update for its job centers, including Alpine, effective March 18th (until further notice). WSB has moved to complete remote assistance to its clients and the greater Borderplex community. The Alpine center will be closed to the public for case management and in-office visits as we implement the federal guideline of social distancing.