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Some Central Texas school districts choose to keep mask policies 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. Tuesday's announcement from Gov. Abbott left Austin ISD parents like Sharyn Vane worried that her children’s district would opt out of mask-wearing at school. "It felt like we were really getting close to seeing the light at the end of the tunnel with case counts being down, and now to just all of a sudden throw ...

Austin elevated to Stage 5 restrictions - what does that mean? By Kacey Bowen Austin elevated to Stage 5 restrictions - what does that mean? Officials stressed that people should approach the holidays with a new and open mindset about how to spend their time, but still follow the guidelines. AUSTIN, Texas - As hospitalizations and COVID-19 cases continue to increase, Austin-Travis County has now moved into Stage 5 for the COVID-19 risk assessment. "In this stage we’re seeing so much community spread going on that anywhere we go, outside our household, we have to consider ourselves at risk,"...