Closing Bars to Stop Coronavirus is Backed by Science

Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to stem the surge of COVID-19 infections — a move backed by sound science about risk factors that go beyond wearing or not wearing masks. In the words of one study, it comes down to the danger of “heavy breathing…MORE

Texas Governor Issues Statewide Mask Order to Fight COVID-19

Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered that face coverings must be worn in public across most of the state. The move announced Thursday is a dramatic ramp up of the Republican governor’s efforts to control spiking numbers of confirmed coronavirus cases and hospitalizations. Abbott had pushed Texas’ aggressive reopening…MORE

Chris Salcedo: Statue Arrest and More Calls

Chris Salcedo: Grant Stinchfield fills in for Chris today. Breaking news out of DC. The “ringleader” behind the vandalism of the Andrew Jackson statue has been arrested. Plus, Grant took more of your calls on this Eastern Hills High School Graduation.MORE