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Gov. Greg Abbott: Texans must wear masks in public starting July 3
The Apple Store at Southlake Town Square will temporarily close its doors as COVID-19 cases surge throughout the state. (Courtesy Apple Inc.)
Apple temporarily closes Southlake retail store amid COVID-19 concerns
The report comes as Texas, like states across the country, puzzles through decisions on what the upcoming academic year will look like for students and staff. (Courtesy Pixabay)
Texas Education Agency: 1 in 10 students have disengaged during the pandemic
While there are many unknowns regarding public education operations next year, one thing is for certain: Students will be required to take the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness, or STAAR test. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Students to be required to take STAAR test in 2020-21 school year
Local municipalities are planning a variety of events to celebrate the Fourth of July that can be viewed virtually or from outside of residents' homes. (Courtesy Pexel)
How to celebrate July 4, face mask orders and more: Business, community news from DFW
Texans receiving unemployment benefits will have a little extra time before they have to prove they are actively looking for work to continue receiving state assistance. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Work search requirement paused for Texans on unemployment benefits
Following Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to close Texas bars due to a rise in coronavirus cases, more than 30 bar owners filed a lawsuit June 29 challenging Abbott’s emergency order. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
More than 30 Texas bars sue over Gov. Greg Abbott's recent shutdown order
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DATA: COVID-19 cases in Grapevine, Colleyville, Southlake as of June 29
Gov. Greg Abbott was part of a press conference at UT Southwestern Medical Center. (Community Impact Newspaper)
Gov. Greg Abbott, Vice President Mike Pence urge Texans to wear face coverings
An executive order by Gov. Greg Abbott requires the closure of all bars in the state by noon on June 26. (Katherine Borey/Community Impact Newspaper)
Businesses react to coronavirus orders and other DFW community news
Superintendent Sara Bonser laid out several learning options Plano ISD is preparing to provide when school returns in the fall. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Grant program applications open, event center backlash and more: Most popular news from DFW this week
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Bars and restaurants in Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake navigate governor's new COVID-19 orders
George Bush Intercontinental Airport experienced a 3.5 million drop in passengers in April compared to April 2019. Gov. Greg Abbott signed into order some travel restrictions for passengers from specific states, though those orders expired in May. (Courtesy Houston Airport System)
MAP: Texans may face entry restrictions and mandatory quarantines while traveling in U.S., abroad
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An employee at Cyclone Anaya's Tex-Mex Restaurant serves customers drinks.
Gov. Greg Abbott closes bars, whittles back restaurant capacity as coronavirus cases climb in Texas