As a result of Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order issued on Tuesday, face masks will no longer be required to be worn by the public, and most employees inside City of McAllen facilities beginning at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 21.

According to a news release from the city, face masks will no longer be required at the following facilities:

• • McAllen City Hall
• • McAllen Public Library
• • McAllen Development Center
• • McAllen Police Department
• • Municipal Court
• • McAllen Public Works Recycling Center
• • Lark
• • Las Palmas and Palmview Community Center
• • Palm View Golf Course
• • McAllen Convention Center
• • McAllen Performing Arts Center

Face masks are still required in and on airport facilities, commercial aircraft flights, and various modes of surface transportations, including buses on all forms of public transit through September 13.

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