Governor Greg Abbott says hair and nail salons can reopen starting this Friday. Yesterday’s announcement says salons must keep hairstylists separate by six feet, take appointments only or have walk-ins wait outdoors with social distancing and only attend to one customer at a time. The measure applies to cosmetology salons, barbershops, hair salons, nail salons […]
Abbott ends self-quarantine order for travelers from Louisiana
April 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
As of Friday, travelers entering Texas from Louisiana will no longer be required to undergo a 14-day self-quarantine. The restriction took effect a month ago in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Gov. Greg Abbott’s order on Monday about the reopening of Texas businesses also announced the upcoming end of the Louisiana […]
HEB further relaxes purchase limits on certain items
April 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
HEB is again revising its list of purchasing limits. The grocery chain had earlier placed limits on purchases of certain products because of panic buying during the pandemic. The company web site says all purchasing limits on food items have been lifted, but some limits still apply for items such as hand sanitizer, soap, disinfectants, […]
MLB looks at new Rangers stadium to start season
April 29, 2020 by Leave a Comment
MLB is thinking about opening the coronavirus-delayed season with teams grouped in different regions. One possible location for games is the new Rangers stadium with its retractable roof. Rangers GM Jon Daniels, in a conference call with reporters, acknowledged that it’s one of several different plans MLB is looking into. The league is thinking of […]
Trump leads in Texas poll
April 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
President Trump is ahead of former Vice President Joe Biden in the race for the White House in Texas. A new poll released Saturday by the University of Texas and Texas Tribune shows Trump has a five-point lead in the Lone Star State. The poll shows 49 percent of likely Texas voters support the president, […]
Texans can soon start using food stamps for online groceries
April 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Texans on food stamps will soon be able to use them to buy groceries online and have them delivered. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission says the program is expected to start May 18th. A spokeswoman for the agency says they’re still waiting for word on whether the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can be […]
Attorney General says he trusts Texas to reopen
April 27, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Attorney General Ken Paxton believes Texas is ready to reopen. Paxton appeared Saturday on “Fox & Friends Weekend,” and said he thinks the Lone Star State will soon be running between 75-to 90-percent. Paxton also praised Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to define synagogues, churches, and other houses of worship as essential services. He says he’s […]
Texas and other states begin to roll out reopening plans
April 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The governors of Texas and several other states are unveiling timelines for lifting coronavirus restrictions. Many states are dropping stay-at-home orders as of May 1st. Texas, Tennessee, Minnesota, and Wisconsin are among the states easing some of the restrictions this week. Georgia announced on Monday some businesses, including hair salons and gyms, can reopen this […]
Austin company sells Texas-themed face masks
April 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
An Austin company is making Texas-themed face masks for Lone Star State residents who want to put the best face on the pandemic. Texas Humor, a small family-owned business, makes the one-size-fits-all masks out of 50-50 cotton and polyester. The masks feature slogans like “Texas Tough” and “Keep Smiling, You’re in Texas.” The first run […]
National Guard to set up testing sites around state
April 21, 2020 by Leave a Comment
More than 12-hundred members of the Texas National Guard will soon be setting up two-dozen mobile coronavirus testing sites statewide. Gov. Greg Abbott announced Monday that the first two sites will be in Floresville and Fredericksburg, and will be able to conduct about 150 tests a day. Floresville is the site of a state-run veterans’ […]
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