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Following a controversial decision by Gov. Greg Abbott last week to lift the state’s mask mandate, at least two Killeen council members believe caution is still called for. “I plan to continue wearing my mask during the city council meetings and public outings,” Councilwoman Debbie Nash-King said by email Wednesday. “I am doing this to protect myself as well as others.” Abbott announced his executive order on Tuesday, which lifts the statewide mask mandate in place sinc...

TAMIUs Akikuni honored at A&M summit on diversity, equity and inclusion Courtesy of TAMIU FacebookTwitterEmail Akikuni/ The Texas A&M University System has named Texas A&M International University associate director of marketing Mika Akikuni one of 11 faculty and professional honorees recognized within the A&M System at its Second Annual Chancellor’s Summit on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards Ceremony. The Chancellor’s Summit on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, which brought together ...

Amtrak to pay for repairs at train stops along Gulf Coast route Updated Mar 05, 2021; Posted Mar 05, 2021 The Excelsior Band plays as Mobile, Ala., residents welcome the Amtrak inspection train as it travels from New Orleans, La., to Bay St. Louis and eventually on to Florida on Thursday, Feb. 18, 2016. (file photo) Facebook Share Amtrak will pay for the repairs and upgrades needed at the train stops along the Gulf Coast route ahead of returning passenger rail to the line in early 2022. The a...

Masks will continue to be required at all SPC campuses until further notice. Social distancing will also be required for all students, faculty and staff.

Regional Express begins Sydney-Melbourne flights amid perfect pandemic opportunity SatSaturday 6 updated SatSaturday 6 Rex has announced it will fly between cities Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and the Gold Coast. ( Share Print text only Cancel A new airline is trying to muscle in on Australias ultra-competitive Sydney-to-Melbourne route, but its prospects of cracking the market open depends on who you talk to. Key points: However, it is expanding to include major metro markets Some argue Austra...

Alabama restaurants remain restricted as crowds arrive to beaches for Spring Break Updated Mar 04, 2021; Posted Mar 04, 2021 Renovated public beach in Gulf Shores. Baldwin County photos 2021. (Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com).Joe Songer | jsonger@al.com Facebook Share Since the coronavirus pandemic began and restrictions were imposed on businesses, Karina Ceballos has removed eight of the tables from inside her small seafood eatery in Gulf Shores. And though restrictions on the number of peop...

Graduates attended a December Texas A&M University commencement ceremony at Reed Arena in College Station. The A&M System is among higher education institutions that will still require people to wear face masks. Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune Need to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? Our evening roundup will help you stay on top of the days latest updates. Sign up here. Several Texas colleges and universities will still require people to wear face ...

In Fridays COVID-19 report card, the last report card of the week released by the city of Amarillos public health department, a total increase of 32 COVID-19 cases in Potter and Randall counties was reported from Thursday, bringing the areas total to 33,239 cases since the start of the pandemic. Of the total, 526 are active, which is a decrease of four net active cases from Thursday. There have been 32,024 recoveries, an increase of 70 recoveries from Thursday, and 689 deaths related to...

<figcaption> Graduates at a Texas A&M University's commencement ceremony at Reed Arena in College Station in December. The A&M System is among higher education institutions that will still require people to wear face masks. <cite>Credit: Jordan Vonderhaar for The Texas Tribune</cite> </figcaption>

The university will continue to follow the “Guidance for Spring Semester of 2021 and Related Issues” guidelines that was issued in October of last year