Some small-business owners worry about Gov. Abbott lifting coronavirus restrictions
A one-woman operation, Wicker said her job will be more difficult now that Gov. Greg Abbott will no longer require Texans to wear face masks starting March 10, against the advice of health experts.
A one-woman operation, Wicker said her job will be more difficult now that Gov. Greg Abbott will no longer require Texans to wear face masks starting March 10, against the advice of health experts.
TEA: Mask mandate to stay in effect, but school boards can vote to remove them
The Texas Education Agency says the mask requirement will stay in schools for now. However, local school boards will have "full authority" over their mask policies and can choose to remove them.
The Texas Education Agency says the mask requirement will stay in schools for now. However, local school boards will have "full authority" over their mask policies and can choose to remove them.
Teachers, daycare workers now eligible to get COVID-19 vaccine in Texas
Texas teachers, along with daycare and preschool workers, are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas.
Texas teachers, along with daycare and preschool workers, are now eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine in Texas.
‘Neanderthal thinking’: Biden calls Texas, other states’ decisions to ease COVID-19 rules ‘a big mistake’
President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”
President Joe Biden called Texas and other states’ decisions to end mask mandates and loosen other COVID-19 restrictions “a big mistake” and said it's “Neanderthal thinking.”
Alamo Drafthouse files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to pandemic
Alamo Drafthouse filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday and permanently closed one of its iconic theaters in downtown Austin.
Alamo Drafthouse filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday and permanently closed one of its iconic theaters in downtown Austin.
H-E-B 'strongly encourages' customers to continue to wear masks
"We ask that all our customers please wear masks in our stores. To protect the safety of our Partners, we will not engage in confrontation."
"We ask that all our customers please wear masks in our stores. To protect the safety of our Partners, we will not engage in confrontation."
Stimulus checks: Democrats agree to lower income limit for $1,400 COVID-19 relief payments
President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said.
President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said.
Fauci donates his personal 3D COVID-19 model to Smithsonian
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of the U.S. government’s pandemic response, has donated his personal 3D model of the COVID-19 virus to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the face of the U.S. government’s pandemic response, has donated his personal 3D model of the COVID-19 virus to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
North Texas school districts scramble for guidance after mask mandate lifted
The governor addressed masks and occupancy limits for businesses. But for schools, the guidance is not as specific.
The governor addressed masks and occupancy limits for businesses. But for schools, the guidance is not as specific.
‘Now is not the time to relax’: CDC director warns of possible 4th surge amid easing of COVID-19 restrictions
The director of the CDC is pleading with Americans not to get too comfortable amid easing COVID-19 restrictions and mass vaccination rollouts.
The director of the CDC is pleading with Americans not to get too comfortable amid easing COVID-19 restrictions and mass vaccination rollouts.
No changes to Mavericks, Stars COVID-19 attendance policies despite statewide changes
Both the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars say they will stick with their current coronavirus attendance limits and mask requirements, despite Gov. Greg Abbott's repeal of COVID-19 mandates.
Both the Dallas Mavericks and Dallas Stars say they will stick with their current coronavirus attendance limits and mask requirements, despite Gov. Greg Abbott's repeal of COVID-19 mandates.
Texas Workforce Commission director testifies about agency’s performance during pandemic
The problem of never being able to reach a TWC employee is something TWC's executive director, Ed Serna, admitted to a senate committee, is still a problem one year into the pandemic.
The problem of never being able to reach a TWC employee is something TWC's executive director, Ed Serna, admitted to a senate committee, is still a problem one year into the pandemic.
SMU regular season finale canceled as COVID-19 suspension of play nears one month
SMU's scheduled home finale Sunday against Tulsa has been canceled by the American Athletic Conference due to the continued suspension of activities in the Mustangs program because of COVID-19 issues.
SMU's scheduled home finale Sunday against Tulsa has been canceled by the American Athletic Conference due to the continued suspension of activities in the Mustangs program because of COVID-19 issues.
US will have enough COVID-19 vaccines for all adults by end of May, Biden says
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
President Joe Biden is expected to highlight Merck & Co. helping to produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s coronavirus vaccine in an effort to speed up production.
Notable Texans react to end of mask mandate, reopening of businesses
There was instant reaction to Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to end the statewide mask mandate and allow all businesses to fully reopen.
There was instant reaction to Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to end the statewide mask mandate and allow all businesses to fully reopen.
Fauci says Americans shouldn't compare J&J COVID-19 vaccine to others and should accept 1st available
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging Americans to get any one of the three COVID-19 vaccines that have been given FDA approval thus far in the U.S. once it’s available to them.
Dr. Anthony Fauci is urging Americans to get any one of the three COVID-19 vaccines that have been given FDA approval thus far in the U.S. once it’s available to them.
Scientists say COVID-19 could become endemic but pose less of societal threat over time
A majority of infectious-disease researchers surveyed said they expect SARS-CoV-2 to become endemic, meaning it could continue to circulate for years like the flu or common cold.
A majority of infectious-disease researchers surveyed said they expect SARS-CoV-2 to become endemic, meaning it could continue to circulate for years like the flu or common cold.
Gov. Abbott ends statewide mask mandate, fully reopens all Texas businesses
"It is now time to open Texas 100%," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said when announcing a March 10 end to his statewide pandemic restrictions.
"It is now time to open Texas 100%," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said when announcing a March 10 end to his statewide pandemic restrictions.
Nearly 100 midshipmen recovering from COVID-19 in Annapolis motel after Academy cases double
Nearly 100 Naval Academy midshipmen are recovering from COVID-19 at a hotel in downtown Annapolis after a surge in cases on campus.
Nearly 100 Naval Academy midshipmen are recovering from COVID-19 at a hotel in downtown Annapolis after a surge in cases on campus.
Aaron Rodgers donates $1M to his hometown of Chico during pandemic
All 80 of those businesses will receive grants through the Aaron Rodgers Small-Business COVID-19 Fund at North Valley Community Foundation in Chico. The grants will total over $1 million. These grants will help cover rent for an average of three months or longer, and they also will assist in other operational costs.
All 80 of those businesses will receive grants through the Aaron Rodgers Small-Business COVID-19 Fund at North Valley Community Foundation in Chico. The grants will total over $1 million. These grants will help cover rent for an average of three months or longer, and they also will assist in other operational costs.