On Thursday, September 17, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott released Executive Orders GA-30 and GA-31 addressing COVID-19.  Full text of the orders can be found by clicking the following links.

Executive Order GA-30

Executive Order GA-31

On Monday, September 14, 2020, the Columbus City Council voted to approve Resolution 216-20.  This resolution terminates the City's Disaster Declaration put in place by the Mayor on June 19, 2020 and amended and extended by the City Council on June 22, 2020.

Although the local disaster declaration has been terminated, the Governor's Executive Orders 28 & 29 remain in place and must be followed.  The Resolution and Executive Orders can be found by clicking the links below.

Resolution 216-20

Executive Order GA-29

Executive Order GA-28

Mayor Gobert signed a new Disaster Declaration on June 19, 2020.  Please follow the link below to view the declaration in its entirety.

06/19/2020 Disaster Declaration

In the effort to "Open Texas", Governor Abbott made two executive orders on April 27, 2020.  He also released his report to open Texas.  This report has guidelines for the reopening of businesses.  Please follow the links below to see the Executive Orders and the report.

Executive Order GA-18

Executive Order GA-20

Open Texas Report

Guidelines for Social Distancing

The CCIDC has announced a utility assistance program for local businesses impacted by COVID-19.  The assistance will be in the form of a credit on the business' utility account with the City.  Essential businesses can receive a $150 credit, and non-essential businesses can receive a credit of $300.  The application deadline is June 1, 2020

City of Columbus COVID-19 Utility Assistance Program Application

At this time, the City Hall lobby remains closed.  Citizens requiring assistance may come to the drive-thru window.  Payments can be placed in the night drop or made online.

The Nesbitt Memorial Library is offering limited services.  Please click here to view the library homepage.

All City park restrooms as well as the Columbus Visitor Center are closed.

The Mansfield Building is closed for meetings.

Updates on the COVID-19 Coronavirus can be found by clicking the following links: 

Centers for Disease Control

Texas Department of State Health Services

DSHS News Updates