Small Business Owners Navigate Complicated Corona Times, Hope Mask Ordinance Helps

Tarrant County business owners who spoke to CBS 11 News say they support the new mask requirement, even if customers don't.

• Jun 26, 2020

Face Mask Mandate Goes Into Effect For Tarrant County On Friday, 'If You Leave The House - Wear A Mask!'

A face mask ordinance for all of Tarrant County was announced this morning as the county reached its second-highest daily count of new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.

• Jun 25, 2020

Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter Describes 'Culture War,' Defends Essential Workers Berated For Wearing Masks 

Describing a "culture war" he didn't even know existed, Burleson Mayor Ken Shetter came to the defense of essential workers he said were "accosted and berated," for simply wearing a mask. 

• Jun 25, 2020

Sources: Mask Ordinance To Be Announced Thursday For Tarrant County

A face mask ordinance for all of Tarrant County is expected to be announced Thursday, sources tell CBS 11 News.

• Jun 24, 2020

County Judge In Texas Says Man Slapped His Hand After Urging Him To Wear Mask At Lowe's

The man was berating a cashier at a Lowe's for requiring him to wear a mask, when Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff intervened.

• Jun 24, 2020

Alamo Drafthouse, AMC To Require Face Masks; Still 'Recommended' At Cinemark

Alamo Drafthouse said Friday it will require face masks at its theaters when it reopens, and AMC Theatres has reversed its course and made the same requirement at its locations.

• Jun 19, 2020

Central Market To Require Face Coverings For Customers At All Locations

Grocery chain Central Market will be requiring face coverings for all customers starting on Monday, June 22 at all its locations.

• Jun 19, 2020

American Airlines Bans Conservative Activist Who Refused To Wear Face Mask On Plane

According to the airline, Brandon Straka ignored requests by crew members to wear a mask while the plane prepared to leave for Dallas-Fort Worth.

• Jun 18, 2020

Police: Suspect Pushed Employee Down At Cedar Hill Business Over Face Mask Policy

Police are searching for a man who they say pushed an employee down at a business in Cedar Hill after being asked to wait outside due to a face mask policy.

• Jun 14, 2020

Investigation After North Texas Man Allegedly Makes Facebook Threat About Whole Foods Mask Policy

A North Texas man has lost his job and now officials say the Highland Park Police Department is investigating him for a making a threatening COVID-19 related Facebook post.

• May 13, 2020

Costco To Begin Requiring All Employees & Shoppers To Wear Masks In Store

Starting on May 4 all employees, customers and guests going to Costco warehouses will have to wear face masks.

• Apr 29, 2020

Dallas County's Requirement To Cover Faces Met With Mixed Reaction From Some Officials, Residents

County commissioners and residents have voiced their skepticism after Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins announced a requirement for face masks at essential businesses.

• Apr 17, 2020

North Texas Quilt Shop Busy Making Face Masks Shares Tutorial To Show You How

Deb Luttrell and her staff at Stitchin' Heaven have been hard at work making masks for healthcare workers, but when the CDC recommended everyone wear masks she wanted to do something else to help.

• Apr 10, 2020

Coronavirus In Texas: Residents In At Least 1 City Must Now Cover Nose, Mouth In Public Or Face $1,000 Fine

In an effort to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, one Texas city is now requiring its residents to cover their nose and mouth when going out in public or else face a fine of up to $1,000.

• Apr 2, 2020