Texas schools dealing with 'major operational issues' due to COVID-19 outbreaks, TEA says
The head of the Texas Education Agency said that schools are dealing with major operational issues. Mike Morath told members of the state's department of education that community spread is so rampant that it’s pretty much a guarantee that someone with an active infection is walking into a school campus.
Austin Public Health concerned over COVID-19 in schools
As COVID-19 cases continue to surge Austin Public Health is growing particularly concerned about school districts that allow masks to be optional.
Travis County judge issues injunction against mask mandate ban
The ruling comes after two days of testimony earlier this week in a case filed by school districts and education advocates.
Texas Supreme Court pauses San Antonio mask mandate for public schools
Abbott and the state are embroiled in multiple legal battles with cities, counties, and school districts in the state’s urban areas over mask mandates.
Texas cops carry maskless woman out of school board meeting, video shows
The school board approved a temporary mask mandate last week for all students, staff and visitors who enter NISD facilities and school buses.
Marble Falls ISD closes Highland Lakes Elementary due to COVID-19
Marble Falls ISD superintendent Dr. Chris Allen says the closure is due to the number of active cases affecting staff at Highland Lakes Elementary.
Austin ISD is offering vaccine incentives like $250 for staff
Austin ISD has also announced a program that gives staff the opportunity to get help with sick days if COVID-19 isolation is needed.
Round Rock ISD parents no longer able to opt kids out of mask mandate
The mask mandate minus the opt-out provision goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. Thursday and expires on September 17th.
WCCHD recommends Leander ISD shut down schools for 10 days
WCCHD sent an email to the district Monday night recommending Leander ISD shut down and adjust health response protocols, according to the district.
Austin ISD: We are doing everything we can to keep COVID at bay
The school district has announced that it is offering a $250 incentive for employees to get vaccinated.
Gov. Abbott, school districts face off in court over mask mandates
A ruling from the court on mask mandates is expected before the end of the week.
Leander ISD school board votes to keep school mask mandate
A resolution was approved to extend the mask requirement through September 9 after the school board heard heated testimony from parents.
Austin ISD athletics venues to operate at full capacity
All visitors are required to wear their masks and to follow the clear bag policy.
Travis County judge holds hearing on school mask mandate lawsuit
The lawsuit challenges the executive order by Gov. Greg Abbott that bans local governments from enacting mask mandates.
Legal battle intensifies as districts start school with mask mandates
Districts in Manor and San Marcos are requiring students and staff to wear masks, joining other districts across Central Texas, but court challenges over the mandates remain.
TEA changes COVID-19 guidelines for schools on masks, notifications
TEA’s new guidance says it will no longer enforce the Governor’s order - as of now - because of ongoing litigation.
Texas Supreme Court temporarily allows school mask mandates to remain
The Texas Supreme Court has dismissed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and Gov. Greg Abbott’s request that it disallow mask mandates in Texas school districts — albeit on a technicality.
Texas says schools now must notify families of a positive COVID-19 case in classrooms
This is a reversal of the TEA’s previous guidance, which didn’t explicitly require school districts to notify parents of a close contact.
Leander ISD parents protest mask mandate
Viral outbreaks on Leander ISD campuses last year were managed by using masks, quarantines, and online classes.
Big 12 teams face forfeits if virus keeps them from playing
Big 12 teams unable to play a game this fall because of COVID-19, or any other reasons, will have to forfeit and be given a loss in the conference standings.