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Austin Mayor Steve Adler issued a "Stay Home, Mask, and Otherwise Be Safe" order, effective from noon today until Aug. 15, requiring all individuals to wear masks and social distance. The order prohibits outdoor gatherings of more than 10 people.
New local order for Austin, effective at 12pm today, takes FULL advantage of new tools in the Governor’s latest ord… https://t.co/J3N3XB9xNs— Mayor Adler | 😷wear a mask. (@Mayor Adler | 😷wear a mask.) 1593788203.0
"It is now on each of us to do our part for our communities & for our loved ones especially this HOLIDAY weekend," Adler tweeted Friday morning.
The mandate arrives after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced yesterday a new executive order requiring most Texans to wear masks and granting local officials the right to prohibit certain outdoor gatherings.
The order requires Austin residents to:
- Wear face coverings that fit snugly over their nose and mouth, with limited exceptions
- Practice social distancing except in the presence of members of their own household
- Isolate, along with members of their household, in case they have tested positive or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test
It also recommends:
- Austinites avoid social gatherings of any size, especially if they are a member of a high-risk group, and stay home except to conduct essential activities
- Reopened businesses keep an activity log with contact information for all inside or sit-down customers and operate at a lower capacity than allowed
Violators may be fined up to $250.
Travis County will also "actively enforce" the governor's order, Public Information Officer Hector Nieto said in a July 2 statement.
Travis County reported 571 new confirmed COVID-19 cases and 71 new COVID-19 hospital admissions on Thursday evening.
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Tito's Handmade Vodka
Show your love for Tito's and for the community this year with a wide selection of not that ugly, uglyish, ugly, uglier, and ugliest holiday sweaters.
There's lots choose from, and plenty of accessories like scarves and socks, plus gear for your dog, too.
All of the items can be purchased online or at the Love, Tito’s Retail Store in Austin, TX. 100% of all net proceeds from online or in-store purchases go to one of the nonprofits we’ve teamed up with.
Click here to see the entire collection in the Tito's store.
🗓 All weekend
Check out this highly anticipated art exhibition with illuminated art along Waller Creek. Tickets are free and the event includes food vendors, dazzling lights, live music, and hands-on activities
All weekend 6 p.m - 10 p.m | 📍Waterloo Park
This iconic holiday tradition lights up for the first time this holiday season starting this weekend! Reserve your spot for an enchanting light and sound performance, delicious hot cocoa, sweet treats, and some overall fun with your friends or family. The show runs till January 6th.
6 p.m and 9 p.m | 📍Mozart's Coffee Roasters - 3825 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
🗓 Saturday
This fitness event is free and open to the public. Get your morning started right with a "Fitness in the park" class for kickboxing! The class will be led by certified instructors and is a great way to get a cardio workout in while also honing your self-defense skills.
10 a.m - 11 a.m | 📍 Metz Park
Support local LBGTQ+ and female artists at this outdoor market with over 150 vendors. Get your holiday shopping out of the way at this event, with vendors for food trucks, handmade goods, raffles, hands on workshops and activities, and more.
Did someone say cheese?! If you're like me and always willing to get your hands on a bowl of mac and cheese, then this event is for you. Check out the Mac and Cheese festival happening this weekend to decide which vendor has. the best mac and cheese for yourself, and enjoy the bar with creative cocktails while you're at it. Tickets start at $45.
11 a.m - 3 p.m | 📍Lantana Place - 7415 Southwest Parkway
