Houston Matters
Tying teacher pay to test scores: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Tag: Masks
Texas
Appeals court upholds Texas block on school mask mandates
Posted on · Families of children with disabilities had sued, saying the children were vulnerable and that the lack of a masking requirement endangered their health.
Health & Science
Free N95 masks are arriving at pharmacies and grocery stores. Here’s how to get yours
Posted on · Some retailers are starting to get the first wave of the 400 million free masks being distributed by the federal government. Every person is allowed to receive up to three masks.
Politics
Federal Judge Allows Texas’ Ban On Mask Mandates To Continue — For Now
Posted on · Disability Rights Texas had asked the court to issue a temporary restraining order to allow schools to require masks ahead of a trial date in October.
Politics
Gov. Greg Abbott Wanted State Lawmakers To Ban Mask Mandates In Public Schools. They Didn’t
Posted on · As Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton vowed to punish any school district that defied Abbott’s ban on mask mandates, Republican legislators were largely indifferent on the matter.
Town Square
How Do We Protect The Mental Health And Safety Of Children Going Back To School During A COVID Surge?
Posted on · How are local schools preparing for the school year? What’s going on with several Texas school districts, including HISD, defying the Governor’s ban on mask mandates? And what does the medical community recommend?
Health & Science
CDC Urges Vaccinated People To Mask Up Indoors In Places With High Virus Transmission
Posted on · Reversing earlier guidance, the agency is encouraging indoor masking for fully vaccinated people under certain circumstances.
Houston Matters
When Should Vaccinated People Wear A Mask? (July 28, 2021)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: The latest on a fatal chemical incident in La Porte, the CDC says vaccinated people should wear masks in certain situations, the week in politics, and country musician Rodney Crowell.
COVID-19 In Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott Bars Government Entities From Requiring Face Masks
Posted on · The restriction precludes counties, cities, school districts, public health authorities and government officials from requiring mask-wearing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Party Politics
Party Politics: Texas Unmasked
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Education News
Texas School Boards Don’t Have To Require Masks, Education Officials Announce
Posted on · With Gov. Greg Abbott’s statewide mask mandate ending next week, some school districts are likely to face contentious discussions about whether to continue requiring masks in schools.
Coronavirus
Gov. Greg Abbott Weighing End To Mask Order, Other Statewide Coronavirus Rules, Says Announcement Coming ‘Pretty Soon’
Posted on · Abbott has kept Texas under a mask mandate since July.
Houston Matters
Houstonians Share Their Pet Peeves About Mask-Wearing Etiquette
Posted on · Houston Matters offers listeners a chance to vent about the small aggravations in their lives here.
Health & Science
What You Need To Know About Protective Face Masks
Posted on · "Even if we're not 100% perfect with our masking technique, if most of us are wearing masks in public, we can make a big difference in slowing the spread of the coronavirus."
Houston Matters
Special Edition: Dr. Vivian Ho, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, and Dr. Dietrich von Biedenfeld (July 10, 2020)
Posted on · Conversations about the latest news surrounding COVID-19, Houston's current COVID situation, and the current state of the economy.