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Texas Governor’s Order Limiting Public Gatherings Doesn’t Apply To Churches – Unlike in Massachusetts

Texas Governor’s Order Limiting Public Gatherings Doesn’t Apply To Churches – Unlike in Massachusetts

Matthew McDonald

Texas Governor Greg Abbott's executive order limiting public gatherings in the state does not apply to churches.

The city of Midland, Texas posted a question-and-answer document about the governor's orders on its coronavirus landing page that has been picked up by several media outlets in the state.

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Ira Stoll

If it weren't for the coronavirus outbreak, this week would mark the opening of the Major League Baseball season.

Instead, the league has indefinitely postponed Opening Day, deferring to a recommendation from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to cancel gatherings of more than 250 people.

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