Georgetown reopens most facilities, will still require masks
The guidelines state that face coverings are still required in city facilities.
The guidelines state that face coverings are still required in city facilities.
City of Round Rock will continue to require residents wear masks
The City of Round Rock is still requiring residents to wear masks, despite Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.
The City of Round Rock is still requiring residents to wear masks, despite Governor Abbott's decision to lift the statewide mask mandate.
Poll: Sharp divide between rural and urban areas on mask wearing
Repeal is not popular in major metro areas or with people of color, according to the findings of the study.
Repeal is not popular in major metro areas or with people of color, according to the findings of the study.
Gov. Abbott blames Biden administration for migrant surge at border
Abbott said it is President Joe Biden’s "open border" policies that give the greenlight to cartels and other criminal activity.
Abbott said it is President Joe Biden’s "open border" policies that give the greenlight to cartels and other criminal activity.
FOX 7 Discussion: Gov. Abbott’s visit to South Texas border
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and immigration attorney Pooja Sethi share their opinions on Abbott calling the situation at the border a crisis.
Travis County GOP Chairman Matt Mackowiak and immigration attorney Pooja Sethi share their opinions on Abbott calling the situation at the border a crisis.
Masks will continue to be required within the City of Austin
“In Austin, we’re committed to saving lives. Period."
“In Austin, we’re committed to saving lives. Period."
Gov. Greg Abbott holds press conference to discuss border crisis
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference at the Texas-Mexico border to talk about the state’s border security efforts amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference at the Texas-Mexico border to talk about the state’s border security efforts amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
Essential workers at rally demand to be vaccinated as soon as possible
Organizers of the rally say the lifting of the mask mandate highlights why essential workers need to be vaccinated as soon as possible.
Organizers of the rally say the lifting of the mask mandate highlights why essential workers need to be vaccinated as soon as possible.
Service industry workers calling on Abbott to delay lifting COVID mandates
Organizers of the rally say the lifting of the mask mandate underscores why essential workers need to be vaccinated now.
Organizers of the rally say the lifting of the mask mandate underscores why essential workers need to be vaccinated now.
Essential workers protest over Abbott’s decision to lift mask mandate
Central Texas essential workers and local activists are adding their voices in opposition to Governor Greg Abbott’s order to lift statewide COVID mandates.
Central Texas essential workers and local activists are adding their voices in opposition to Governor Greg Abbott’s order to lift statewide COVID mandates.
Essential workers, activists plan to protest at Governor's Mansion on Monday
Groups of essential workers and activists plan to gather at the Governor's Mansion on Monday to protest Abbott's order to lift the mask mandate.
Groups of essential workers and activists plan to gather at the Governor's Mansion on Monday to protest Abbott's order to lift the mask mandate.
LIST: Where in Austin do you still need to wear a mask?
Here is a list of establishments that will still be requiring masks upon entry, despite the mask mandate being lifted on March 10th.
Here is a list of establishments that will still be requiring masks upon entry, despite the mask mandate being lifted on March 10th.
Abbott, TEA announce funding to support in-person instruction
The funding will be made available to school systems that have seen enrollment and attendance drop due to COVID-19.
The funding will be made available to school systems that have seen enrollment and attendance drop due to COVID-19.
Hays County leaders, businesses respond to lifting of mask mandate
County Judge Ruben Becerra says that less than 0.7 percent of Hays County people have been vaccinated, meaning the threat of COVID-19 is not over.
County Judge Ruben Becerra says that less than 0.7 percent of Hays County people have been vaccinated, meaning the threat of COVID-19 is not over.
Some Central Texas school districts choose to keep mask policies
School districts in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties are choosing to keep their mask policies in place even after the statewide mandate is lifted.
School districts in Travis, Williamson, and Hays counties are choosing to keep their mask policies in place even after the statewide mandate is lifted.
Austin pushes back against Abbott’s decision to lift mask mandate
The City of Austin is pushing back against Governor Abbott's decision to lift the mask mandate on March 10.
The City of Austin is pushing back against Governor Abbott's decision to lift the mask mandate on March 10.
Majority of Gov. Abbott’s health advisors weren’t consulted before reopening announcement
While the governor defended his decision to reopen Texas, FOX 4 is learning he didn't directly consult at least three of his four chief medical advisers on his COVID-19 strike force.
While the governor defended his decision to reopen Texas, FOX 4 is learning he didn't directly consult at least three of his four chief medical advisers on his COVID-19 strike force.
Texas Education Agency updates public health guidance after governor's order
Local school boards have full authority to determine their local mask policy.
Local school boards have full authority to determine their local mask policy.
‘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.”
FOX 7 Discussion: Governor Abbott lifts statewide COVID restrictions
Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith with Progress Texas share their thoughts on Gov. Greg Abbott's decision.
Travis County GOP Executive Director Brian Ruddle and Glenn Smith with Progress Texas share their thoughts on Gov. Greg Abbott's decision.