By Charlotte Aguilar The Texas Education Agency issued its guidelines Tuesday (July 7) for the 2020-21 school year — and to use a phrase common in the news business, TEA “buried the lead” about the uncertainty of its pronouncements at the end. “Due to the nature of this pandemic, parents and educators should expect to see some campuses close for brief periods during the … [Read more...] about It’s up to parents, says state: Schools will offer both on-site, online instruction (but expect closings, changes)
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Acknowledging ‘very stark reality’ of COVID-19, Gov. Abbott orders face masks, limits on gatherings
With the state posting new record numbers of COVID-19 cases daily that “reveal a very stark reality,” and hospitals filling up, Gov. Greg Abbott ordered most Texans Thursday (July 2) to begin wear face coverings. His new executive order also authorized strict distancing rules and restrictions on gatherings — but stopped short of issuing a stay-at-home order. In a video … [Read more...] about Acknowledging ‘very stark reality’ of COVID-19, Gov. Abbott orders face masks, limits on gatherings
West U cancels Fourth of July event, puts hold on Parks & Rec activities
West University had already scaled back its plans for a traditional community Fourth of July, and now even those have been canceled — along with reductions in non-essential services that will start Friday. The city had planned a “bike, walk or run through West U Parks” community Fourth event at four locations where residents would be able to pick up a giveaway item at each. … [Read more...] about West U cancels Fourth of July event, puts hold on Parks & Rec activities
Staying home urged as Harris County now at Level 1 for ‘severe and uncontrolled’ COVID-19 spread
Judge Lina Hidalgo took the ultimate step within her authority Friday (June 26) and upgraded Harris County into a Level One Red threat level — a “severe and uncontrolled level of COVID-19” that urges staying at home and taking strict safety precautions. She also issued an advisory to prohibit gatherings of more than 100 people in unincorporated county areas and urged cities … [Read more...] about Staying home urged as Harris County now at Level 1 for ‘severe and uncontrolled’ COVID-19 spread
JUST IN: New Harris County order mandates masks for employees, customers at businesses
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has ordered businesses in Harris County to require employees and customers 10 and older to wear face masks or face fines up to $1,000 for each violation beginning Monday and lasting through June 30. She likened the requirement to a common practice and sign: “No shoes, no shirts, no service” — adding “no mask” to that list. Gov. Greg Abbott … [Read more...] about JUST IN: New Harris County order mandates masks for employees, customers at businesses