/tags/mask-order mask order en-US Copyright Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:53:24 GMT /health-wellness/2022-12-11/authorities-are-urging-indoor-masking-in-major-cities-as-the-tripledemic-rages The CDC is advising people to practice indoor masking in nearly a tenth of U.S. counties, as three highly contagious respiratory viruses sweep the country. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 15:53:24 GMT /health-wellness/2022-12-11/authorities-are-urging-indoor-masking-in-major-cities-as-the-tripledemic-rages Juliana Kim /2022-04-22/heres-why-you-might-still-want-to-wear-masks-on-public-transport Sure, you don't have to wear a mask on airplanes, buses and ride shares anymore, but you still might want to depending on the circumstances. Here's what experts say about the risks. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 16:15:00 GMT /2022-04-22/heres-why-you-might-still-want-to-wear-masks-on-public-transport Will Stone, Maria Godoy /texas-news/2022-04-20/texas-travelers-greet-end-of-masking-requirements-with-a-mix-of-optimism-and-apprehension A day after a federal judge ruled face coverings can’t be required on airplanes and other public transportation, some Texans cheered the decision. But others said they’re still on the fence as COVID lingers. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 19:08:00 GMT /texas-news/2022-04-20/texas-travelers-greet-end-of-masking-requirements-with-a-mix-of-optimism-and-apprehension Julián Aguilar | The Texas Newsroom /health-wellness/2022-04-19/these-airlines-are-dropping-mask-mandates-after-a-federal-judges-ruling Delta, United, Southwest, American and Alaska Airlines and other say masks are now optional for travelers on their aircraft. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:15:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-04-19/these-airlines-are-dropping-mask-mandates-after-a-federal-judges-ruling Jonathan Franklin, Bill Chappell /education/2022-04-04/texas-teachers-pushed-to-the-brink-after-spending-dozens-of-hours-for-unpaid-training K-3 teachers in Texas have until 2023 to complete a 60-hour Reading Academies course to keep the job. It’s taking some 120 hours on their own time to finish. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 19:30:00 GMT /education/2022-04-04/texas-teachers-pushed-to-the-brink-after-spending-dozens-of-hours-for-unpaid-training Brian Lopez | The Texas Tribune /government/2022-03-15/trump-appointees-are-helping-texas-derail-bidens-immigration-agenda Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office has sued the Biden administration 20 times in Texas federal courts over everything from mask mandates to immigration policies. Trump-appointed judges have ruled in seven of them, all in favor of Texas. Tue, 15 Mar 2022 19:00:00 GMT /government/2022-03-15/trump-appointees-are-helping-texas-derail-bidens-immigration-agenda Uriel J. García | The Texas Tribune /health-wellness/2022-03-14/some-people-arent-ready-to-stop-masking-but-it-can-be-tough-to-go-against-the-grain Not everyone feels safe shedding COVID precautions. But it can be awkward being the only masked person in a room. Here's how to cope with the uncertainty of risk right now — and the peer pressure. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-03-14/some-people-arent-ready-to-stop-masking-but-it-can-be-tough-to-go-against-the-grain Rob Stein /news/2022-02-21/denton-shrugs-off-legal-warning-from-texas-attorney-general-over-mask-mandate Denton City Council members largely agreed to follow the latest CDC guidance once it's announced this week. Tue, 22 Feb 2022 00:32:42 GMT /news/2022-02-21/denton-shrugs-off-legal-warning-from-texas-attorney-general-over-mask-mandate Pablo Arauz Peña /texas-news/2022-02-18/attorney-general-ken-paxton-warns-north-texas-city-to-end-mask-mandate-or-face-legal-action In addition to the city of Denton this week, Paxton has sent similar warnings to other local governments and school districts across Texas. Some are also being sued. Fri, 18 Feb 2022 22:16:40 GMT /texas-news/2022-02-18/attorney-general-ken-paxton-warns-north-texas-city-to-end-mask-mandate-or-face-legal-action Sascha Cordner | The Texas Newsroom /business-economy/2022-02-07/swa-alcohol-sales Dallas-based Southwest Airlines plans to reintroduce in-flight alcohol sales next week for the first time in nearly two years despite concerns over the high number of incidents involving unruly passengers. Mon, 07 Feb 2022 21:01:37 GMT /business-economy/2022-02-07/swa-alcohol-sales Joseph Leahy | The Texas Newsroom