West U lifts mask mandate in city facilities

Starting Thursday (May 20), visitors to West University city facilities will no longer have to wear face masks.

The city made the announcement Wednesday night, following Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order preventing government entities from issuing and enforcing mask mandates.

Still, the city is encouraging residents to follow guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control, which recommend masks in most public situations for those who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19.