While Gov. Gregg Abbott has lifted the statewide mandate to wear a mask in public and allowed all businesses to operate at full capacity, many businesses, schools and other entities say they will continue to require that masks be worn. Abbott issued the order last week, effective March 10.
I watched today as a mother gave her little boy his medication … probably for a cold or sinus infection. They were eating in a restaurant … social distancing … where he was being treated to a pile of French fries and “whatever he wanted.” She spooned the orange-colored liquid into his open mouth. He made a face. Then they high-fived and ordered ice cream.
I’ve had a great career.
The market for masks has changed dramatically during the past year. Until then, they were largely worn by health professionals, New Orleans Mardi Gras revelers, and, of course, robbers counting on ‘em to provide incognito status. That was then and this is now.
Around the globe, rank and file wear them during all waking moments, many with multiple layers to better protect themselves from COVID-19.
As Texans across the state continue to deal with the damage from the mid-February winter storm, so does the political fallout in Austin.
So far, seven of the 16 board members of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas have resigned. CEO Bill Magness defended ERCOT’s decision to order widespread blackouts while testifying before a joint hearing of two state House committees last week.
In an effort to spend more time in prayer and contemplation, many Christians dedicate themselves to some activity during the period of time between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. Although it’s not required, most people try to do something challenging … something they hate to lose … some activity that, if given up, would make them better people. Smoking, drinking, and gambling come to mind.
AUSTIN-The Coastal Fisheries Division of Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD), with assistance from the Law Enforcement Division, continues to assess the fish kills along the Texas coast due to the recent winter weather. Freezing events along the Texas Coast are rare, but extreme cold temperatures can be a natural cause of fish kills. If fish do not make it to refuge in deeper, more temperature stable water in cold weather, they may die when water temperatures reach a certain threshold.
Oakwood Cemetery Association will begin its annual spring cleanup on March 1. Easter is April 4, and it is always the goal of the association to have the work completed by that time. As always, the association appreciates your help with this project as it prepares for mowing, cleaning, trimming, and other maintenance.
Dallas Cowboy great Drew Pearson’s candle of hope was down to final flickers. Recently, though, the Pro Football Hall of Fame recognized the greatness of this National Football League star who was named “all-pro” three times. Old number “88”--who set numerous team records in the 1970s-1980s--was named to the 2021 HOF class, unleashing tears from his 70-year-old eyes.
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