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Biden calls Abbott’s decision to open Texas, lift mask order ‘big mistake’
President Joe Biden weighed in on Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to lift the mask order in Texas and open everything back to 100% next week during a meeting at the White House on Wednesday.
Biden said he thinks the decisions by the governors of Texas and Mississippi to ease COVID restrictions, including eliminating mask mandates, “is a big mistake.”
“I hoped that we would realize by now that masks make a difference,” Biden said. “We are on the cusp of fundamentally being able to change the nature of this disease because of the way we’ve been able to get vaccines in people’s arms … The last thing we need is neanderthal thinking that in the meantime, ‘Everything is fine, (so) take off your mask.’ Forget it. It still matters.”
According to Biden, the U.S. has lost 511,874 people to coronavirus. Biden said it is critical that people and local officials follow the science and CDC guidelines put in place to help protect the public, including washing your hands, social distancing, and wearing a mask.
Source: www.click2houston.com
Gov. Abbott names new chairman of Public Utility Commission of Texas after deadly winter storm
Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday the new chairman of the Public Utility Commission of Texas after the former chairman resigned following the deadly winter storm in February.
Austin native Arthur D’Andrea has been named as the new chair of PUC — the agency that regulates the state’s electric, telecommunication, and water and sewer utilities — for a term.
He will be taking over the position of the former chairwoman of PUC, DeAnn Walker, who resigned on Monday after coming under public criticism in the aftermath of Texas’ power crisis that left millions of people in the dark for days and claimed the lives of dozens.
D’Andrea has served as a commissioner for PUC since November 2017. He was an assistant general counsel for Abbott’s office and served as an assistant solicitor general for the Office of the Attorney General of Texas.
He is also a member of the State Bar of Texas. D’Andrea received a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor degree from The University of Texas School of Law, according to a release.
Source: www.click2houston.com
Texas directs vaccine providers to begin giving shots to teachers, child care workers
Texas health officials have directed all coronavirus vaccine providers to immediately expand eligibility to K-12 and preschool teachers and staff, as well as child care workers.
“It’s just simply great news,” said Zeph Capo, president of the Texas division of the American Federation of Teachers. “We’re hoping that all of our educators that want the vaccine to take advantage of it, and as soon as possible.”
President Biden said on Tuesday that he would direct all states to “prioritize educators” and Tuesday night his acting secretary of Health and Human Services sent a letter to Texas officials doing just that.
The directive said states were “required” to add the following educators to the vaccine priority list: “[P]re-primary, primary and secondary schools; Head Start and Early Head Start programs; and those who work as or for licensed child care providers.”
Staff and bus drivers for any of these eligible fields are also part of the expansion, which is in addition to those already eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in phases 1A and 1B.
“This is going to be a huge piece of helping us stabilize our school system,” Capo said, “helping us get the focus back on students.”
State health officials have also asked providers to track the number of education and child care employees being given the shot as best they can.
Source: www.click2houston.com
Hyperloop Technology: When is it coming to Texas?
The Hyperloop technology could revolutionize ground transportation, it’s set to be faster than high-speed trains by leaps and bounds, with the potential to take passengers from Dallas to Houston in minutes. Traffic Expert An avid Reyes spoke with AECOM to see when Texas could see this technology.
Hyperloop: What is it?
The concept first coined by Elon Musk in 2013 is still in development by a number of companies worldwide, one of them being AECOM. This is a type of futuristic technology that would be a game-changer for ground transportation. A trip that usually takes four hours, for example, Dallas to Houston, could now take you just 20 minutes.
How does it work?
Steven Duong, AECOM’s lead consultant for the Texas Hyperloop proposal, has a simple explanation: “It’s a form of high-speed transportation that moves people very quickly, autonomously using electricity,” and magnetic levitation. So think about this– the same basic idea behind an air hockey table and how the puck effortlessly glides and levitates across the table. Passengers are in a sealed tube, with low air pressure, powered by electricity, and able to travel free of air resistance or friction, due to the magnetic levitation.
Is it safe?
“Honestly, the experience is very similar to riding a train or flying an airplane, even though you’re moving this quickly, you’re just moving at airline speeds,” said Duong.
Ok, when is it coming to Texas?
Duong tells us Texas could see it in the coming two decades, but to keep in mind, the technology is still in its early stages of development.
“Going from nothing to something so real leads us to believe we’re talking about years, and sometimes a decade but not necessarily 30 40 50 years before we see this technology,” Duong said.
Source: www.click2houston.com
Abbott lifts business capacity limits, mask mandate starting next week
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday he is lifting business capacity limits and the state’s mask mandate starting next week.
Abbott made the announcement at a news conference in Lubbock.
“Every business that wants to open should be open,” Abbott said.
Abbott said that county judges can institute coronavirus-mitigation measures in their counties if the hospitalization rate rises above 15% for seven consecutive days. However, he said no one can be jailed for failing to follow those protocols or be penalized for not wearing a mask.
The governor said the state is in a much better position than when the pandemic started last year, citing a lower number of cases, a higher number of recoveries and wider availability of vaccines.
“Despite these changes, remember this – removing state mandates does not end personal responsibility,” Abbott said.
You can view a copy of the governor’s order below:
Houston-area officials say the move is ‘premature’
Both Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner jointly signed a letter to Abbott, asking him to keep the mask mandate in place.
In the Tuesday letter, Hidalgo and Turner said they believe lifting the mandate would be “premature and harmful” to the progress made in the pandemic thus far.
“Especially with the arrival of new variants of the virus to Texas and our cities, with the associated potential for a future spoke in cases, preserving the most effective of our existing safety measures is even more important,” the leaders wrote.
Houston health officials announced Monday that wastewater testing has revealed an increasing amount of COVID-19 variants in the city with the UK version becoming the primary variant being detected.
Hidalgo echoed the concerns raised in the letter during a news conference held after Abbott’s announcement.
“We shouldn’t play with lives in this way, because, what I’m afraid of, is when people see this rescinding of public health interventions, of public health guidelines and restrictions, what they’re going to hear is that there’s an all-clear,” Hidalgo said. “What I want to say, very directly, is that’s not the case. That’s not the case.”
Turner said he is disappointed in the governor’s decision, and that it undermines the sacrifices that have already been made by people over the past year.
“It works against, minimizes, all the efforts,” Turner said.
Turner said he is tired of Texas being in the national spotlight because of poor decisions.
“Why must Texas always be in the national news for making decisions that go contrary to science and the medical professionals and data?” Turner asked.
Both Turner and Hidalgo said they believe Abbott’s decision may be an effort to deflect attention away from the failure of the state’s power grid during the recent winter storm.
Read the letter from Hidalgo and Turner and more about their reaction here.
School districts issue decisions
Schools are part of Abbott’s new executive order regarding masks and capacity. According to the order, districts must follow the guidelines laid out by the Texas Education Agency.
Leaders at several Houston-area school districts have issued statements about the new order, including Houston, Katy, and Fort Bend independent school districts.
Read more about their rules here.
Social-media reaction
There have been mixed reactions to Abbott’s announcement on social media.
Some people applaud the move, while others encourage people to stay away from Texas if they want to live.
Source: www.click2houston.com
Third stimulus check update: Democrats agree to tighten income limits for payments
The COVID-19 relief measure Senate Democrats planned to unveil Wednesday will limit which Americans with higher income get $1,400 direct payments.
President Joe Biden and Democrats agreed Wednesday to tighten the upper-income limits at which people could qualify for stimulus checks, a Democratic official said, a major concession to moderates as party leaders prepared to move their $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill through the Senate.
The COVID-19 relief measure Senate Democrats planned to unveil will also retain the $400 weekly emergency jobless benefits that were included in a House-approved version of the legislation, the official said.
The official spoke on condition of anonymity to describe internal Democratic conversations.
As part of Democrats’ legislative thrust against the pandemic and resulting economic slowdown, individuals earning up to $75,000 — and couples up to $150,000 — would get $1,400 checks per person.
The version the House approved last Saturday would gradually phase down those amounts and disappear completely for individuals making $100,000 and couples earning $200,000.
But under Wednesday’s agreement, those checks would end for individuals making $80,000 and couples earning $160,000, the official said.
But Biden and party leaders stood firm and will retain the $400 weekly emergency jobless benefits. Moderates want to trim those payments to $300 per week.
President Biden on Tuesday urged Senate Democrats to rally behind a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill and stood by his proposed $1,400 payments to individuals, even as some party moderates sought to dial back parts of the package.
“He said we need to pass this bill and pass it soon. That’s what the American people sent us here to do, and we have to get America the help it needs,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told reporters, describing a 20-minute conference call Biden had with Democratic senators Tuesday.
The president’s cry for unity came as Democrats, with no votes to spare in a 50-50 Senate, sorted through lingering divisions over the emerging bill. Those included moderates’ efforts to focus spending more narrowly on those hardest hit by the deadly pandemic and resulting economic contraction.
Biden took to Twitter to signal he wouldn’t budge from his demand that lawmakers add a fresh $1,400 payment to the $600 that millions of individuals received from a December relief measure. That new installment comprises nearly a quarter of the overall bill’s cost.
“The fact is that $600 is not enough. The Senate needs to pass the American Rescue Plan and finish the job of delivering $2,000 in direct relief,” Biden wrote in one of his infrequent uses of a medium his predecessor, Donald Trump, at times used over 100 times daily.
The huge relief package is a too-big-to-fail moment for the fledging president, who would be politically staggered if Congress — controlled narrowly by Democrats but controlled nonetheless — failed to deliver. Conquering the virus that’s killed half a million Americans and flung the economy and countless lives into tailspins is Biden’s top initial priority.
So far, Republicans are following the template they set during Barack Obama’s presidency. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said he hoped GOP senators would oppose the bill unanimously, as their House counterparts did early Saturday when that chamber approved its version of the measure.
McConnell accused Democrats of ignoring signs that the economy and the deadly virus’ rampage were beginning to turn around and shunning Republicans. Biden met with 10 GOP senators last month who presented a $600 billion plan one-third the size of his own, but efforts to find middle ground went nowhere.
“The new administration made a conscious effort to jam us,” McConnell told reporters. “We’ll be fighting this in every way that we can.”
Democrats are using special rules that will let them avoid GOP filibusters that would require them to garner an impossible 60 votes to approve the legislation.
The Senate bill was expected to largely mirror the House-approved package, with the most glaring divergence the Senate’s dropping of language boosting the federal minimum wage to $15 hourly.
Schumer said Senate debate would commence as soon as Wednesday and predicted, “We’ll have the votes we need to pass the bill.” House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-NY, told CNN he believes the Senate will pass the bill Friday or Saturday and that the House will take it up again, if any changes are made, on Monday. Democrats want to send a final package to Biden by March 14, when an earlier round of emergency jobless benefits expires.
The bill has hundreds of billions of dollars for schools and colleges, COVID-19 vaccines and testing, mass transit systems, renters, and small businesses. It also has money for child care, tax breaks for families with children, and assistance for states willing to expand Medicaid coverage for low-income residents.
Two people said Biden told Democrats they must sometimes accept provisions in a large measure that they don’t like. And it was clear there were still moving parts.
West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, perhaps the Senate’s most conservative Democrat, said he wanted to pare the bill’s $400 weekly emergency unemployment benefit to $300. That’s the same amount Congress approved last December — on top of regular state benefits — and Manchin said the higher figure would discourage people from returning to work.
“It would be awful for the doors to open up and there’s no one working,” Manchin said of businesses reopening. Top Democrats and progressives oppose trimming those benefits, but Schumer suggested a final decision awaited, saying, “They’re discussing it.”
Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, said he wants the bill’s $350 billion for state and local governments to specify minimum amounts for municipal governments and has called for $50 billion to improve broadband coverage.
Despite every Democrats’ huge leverage because all their votes are needed, none have so far threatened to sink the legislation if they don’t get their way. All are aware of how that would rattle Biden’s presidency and Democrats’ ability to be productive during this Congress.
“We want to get the biggest, strongest bill that can pass, and that’s what we’re going to do,” Schumer said.
There were indications loose ends were falling into place. In one sign, 11 Democratic senators wrote Biden urging him to use a huge, upcoming infrastructure bill to create regularly paid relief and jobless benefits that would be automatically triggered by economic conditions.
Some progressives had wanted those payments included in the COVID-19 bill. Democrats’ push to include it in later legislation suggested an effort to satisfy progressives while avoiding jeopardizing the current package.
Progressives, though, were still smarting over the virtual certainty that the Senate bill will lack the minimum wage boost, up from $7.25 hourly locked in since 2009.
The chamber’s nonpartisan parliamentarian said last week that including that increase violated Senate budget rules. Opposition by moderates including Manchin and Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., has left Democrats without the votes needed to salvage it.
A fundraising email by Our Revolution, a progressive political committee that was started by backers of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., underscored the left’s anger. Sanders is the chief Senate sponsor of the wage increase.
“The politician standing in the way of change is Vice President Kamala Harris,” said the email, citing the possibility — already rejected by the White House — of her casting a tie-breaking Senate vote to overrule the parliamentarian. It said the organization will “hold her accountable if she decides to turn her back on essential workers.”
Senate drafters of the legislation also stripped out a small provision that would have provided $1.5 million for maintaining and operating a bridge in upstate New York connecting the U.S. and Canada. The funding was removed after some Republican lawmakers had criticized it as an example of a wasteful spending item that should not be part of the COVID relief bill.
Source: www.khou.com
‘Too soon to let our guard down’ | Local, state leaders criticize Gov. Abbott’s decision to end COVID-19 restrictions
On Tuesday, Abbott announced he is rescinding statewide face mask orders and reopening all businesses starting on Wednesday, March 10.
Gov. Greg Abbott’s decision to lift statewide coronavirus restrictions and end the Texas mask mandate has been met with criticism from local and state leaders and organizations.
On Tuesday, Abbott announced he is rescinding statewide face mask orders and reopening all businesses starting on Wednesday, March 10.
Abbott said any type of business is allowed to reopen 100%. Businesses, however, may still limit capacity or implement additional safety protocols at their own discretion.
“Businesses don’t need the state to tell them how to operate,” Abbott said.
Under the new orders, if COVID-19 hospitalizations are above 15% for seven straight days, a county judge may still use mitigation strategies in their county, such as face masks.
Following the announcement, the Texas State Teacher Association issued a statement, warning it is too soon for Texans to let our guards down.
“Like Gov. Abbott, we believe we are making progress against the COVID-19 pandemic, but we are not there yet. Far from it,” said Texas State Teachers Association President Ovidia Molina. “The COVID numbers have been coming down, but there were still 1,637 new confirmed cases of COVID in Texas yesterday and 59 deaths. More than 5,600 COVID patients were in Texas hospitals, and much is still unknown about the more-infectious variants of the deadly virus that have started striking our state.
“Gov. Abbott needs to quit obeying his political impulses and listen to the health experts, who are warning that it is too soon to let our guard down without risking potentially disastrous consequences,” Molina continued. “The experts caution us to continue the safety practices that have worked against this disease, including widespread mask use and social distancing.”
Molina said Texans want to see their public schools reopened, but reopened safely, including mask use and vaccines for educators. The organization is calling on the State to prioritize teachers and school employees for vaccines.
The Texas Classroom Teachers Association issued a similar statement.
“In the absence of widespread availability of vaccines, and given the state’s refusal to prioritize school employees for vaccination, the removal of statewide health protocols is premature and will undo the progress that we have been making in getting the virus under control,” said TCTA Executive Director Jeri Stone. “We call on the TEA commissioner and school districts across the state to continue to enforce best practice recommendations from health experts and the CDC to better ensure the health and safety of their students, teachers, and communities.”
The TEA said updated public health guidance will be coming this week.
Austin Mayor Steve Adler, who previously urged the governor not to lift restrictions too soon, said the State was ending one of the most effective safety protocols in slowing the spread of the virus.
“Wearing a face mask while in public or within closed spaces remains one of the most effective, proactive measures anyone can take to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus according to the US Center for Disease Control,” said Adler. “We as a state should be guided by science and data, which says we should keep the mask mandate. Too much is at stake to compromise the positive outcomes we have seen with over-confidence. Our priorities should continue to focus on the further opening of schools and businesses, but we must do everything we can to ensure the success of those two goals. While hospitalizations in the Austin area continue to decline, the number of vaccinations is not where it needs to be. I, along with the Mayors from Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio are calling upon the governor not to create any ambiguity or uncertainty about the importance of wearing a mask by changing the rules at this time.”
Adler, along with Travis County Judge Andy Brown, sent a letter to Abbott, asking him to “not allow over-confidence to endanger our successes.”
Meanwhile, Austin City Council member Greg Casar said he believes the governor’s new orders will endanger Texans’ lives.
“Gov. Abbott continues to ignore the advice of trusted health professionals. He’s endangering Texans’ lives so that he can score political points,” said Casar. “Locally, we are working around the clock to care for the sick, we’re wearing masks, and we’re providing help to those who need it, despite the recklessness and cowardice of our governor.”
Texas AFL-CIO President Rick Levy blasted the decision as premature, saying it would put working people in jeopardy.
“Texas had the ball on the 30-yard line in the pandemic only to see Gov. Abbott spike the ball – again,” said Levy. “Our state’s leader just sent a strong message – not just with his words and his order but by appearing in a closed room where few people wore masks – that Texas can relax and drop key measures to stop a pandemic that has killed more than half-a-million Americans. The statewide mask mandate followed the science. Lifting the mandate does not. Working families in Texas, who have sacrificed so much to get us this far, deserve better than a governor who is about to repeat the same deadly mistake he has made before. Gov. Abbott, this isn’t a political play. It’s a matter of life and death.”
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expressed his support for the new orders in a statement on Tuesday.
“The Texas economy is coming back stronger than ever and Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement today will help us restore the livelihoods of millions of Texas even faster,” said Patrick. “Texas has proved what I have said throughout this long year of the pandemic – we can do two things at once – maintain our economy and fight COVID-19. Today, Texas is one step closer to a return to normalcy.”
The Texas Democrats said the move to lift restrictions was made too soon, noting Texas has only vaccinated around 6.5% of its population.
“What Abbott is doing is extraordinarily dangerous,” said Texas Democratic Party Chair Gilberto Hinojosa. “He is the worst governor in modern Texas history. This will kill Texans. Our country’s infectious disease specialists have warned that we should not put our guard down even as we make progress towards vaccinations. Abbott doesn’t care.”
Hinojosa said opening Texas will lead to unnecessary deaths.
“By removing all previous state mandates and opening the state to 100%, Gov. Abbott, who has never taken this pandemic seriously, is doing what he does best: leaving Texans to fend for themselves,” he said.
And the Travis County Medical Society also chimed in, reiterating talking points from the Texas Medical Association:
“We believe to keep our Texas patients healthy and safe, we all need to continue to follow the science to protect ourselves. We are encouraged by decreasing COVID-19 cases in Texas. We also are encouraged that we continue to vaccinate more Texans against COVID-19 – vaccination rates are increasing. We urge Texans to keep themselves and their families safe by wearing masks when needed, social distancing, and washing their hands frequently.”
Source: www.kvue.com
HOUSTON BALLET NUTCRACKER MARKET SPRING RETURNS APRIL 16-18 FOR IN-PERSON SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
Nutcracker Market shoppers longing for the experience of an in-person event can now mark their calendars for April 16-18, 2021 when Nutcracker Market SPRING returns to NRG Center. After COVID-19 prompted the cancellation of in-person shopping for both Nutcracker Market and Nutcracker Market SPRING in 2020, this return will mark an important milestone for the organization known for Houston’s most beloved shopping traditions.
“We cannot overstate how excited we are to return to NRG Center and bring back an in-person Market for our merchants and shoppers,” said Patsy Chapman, CEO of the Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market. “We have carefully and thoughtfully prepared our plan for in-person shopping with recommendations from local and national experts on reopening protocols. Many aspects of the Market will look a little different, but ultimately, the experience of shopping for a great cause is still at the heart of this event.”
Debuting in 2019, this will mark the third year of Nutcracker Market SPRING. Last year’s Spring Market was canceled due to COVID-19. A special Facebook group was created in response to allow merchants to sell their items to shoppers.
While November’s long-running Nutcracker Market serves as Houston’s holiday season kick-off, Nutcracker Market SPRING celebrates all things spring and summer – from unique graduation and wedding gifts to everything needed to accessorize for the beach, backyard BBQ’s, and warm weather fun. Shoppers can browse the season’s newest apparel and clothing trends, colorful accessories, gourmet food, cheerful home, and holiday décor, and more.
To prepare for the event, Nutcracker Market and NRG Park are closely following the guidance provided by federal, state, and local governmental agencies and health authorities, as well as industry guidance from national and international organizations including ASM Global, VenueShield, and CAA-ICON Advisory Services.
“By design, we spread out the layout of the event as much as we can to create a socially distant shopping experience where everyone feels comfortable and safe,” said Chapman. “For example, our aisles will be double the size of the average grocery store aisle. Additionally, we are tracking the exact number of how many shoppers are inside the building at all times to ensure the hall is below capacity. We feel confident about our ability to maintain capacity limits given that Nutcracker Market SPRING is a significantly smaller show than our November event. We are adamant on following every guideline and restriction to ensure a safe event for everyone.”
Notable changes and COVID-19 protocols shoppers can expect include:
- Anyone ages two and older entering NRG Park property (indoors or out) for Nutcracker Market SPRING will be required to wear a mask – no exceptions – and practice social distancing.
- Event staff will monitor for social distancing and mask-wearing.
- There will be increased space between booths and significant spacing of the aisles. The average Nutcracker Market SPRING aisle will be 24-feet wide.
- The Market will be spread through four halls, as compared to the two halls used for the 2019 Nutcracker Market SPRING.
- NRG Park’s capacity for shoppers will be limited to 6,500. Staff will keep count of shoppers as they enter and exit the halls.
- NRG Park will provide enhanced cleaning procedures throughout the day, including cleaning high-touch surfaces and deep cleaning every evening.
- Hand sanitizer stations will be available.
- Concessions will be limited. Only when actively eating or drinking, shoppers may remove their masks.
- NRG Park has upgraded the filters for all air-handling units to high efficient MERV-13 air filtration system.
- Many merchants will offer touchless payment options. All concessions will only offer touchless payment options.
- Health screenings, including temperature checks, will be performed on all persons upon entering NRG Park.
Please visit the Nutcracker Market SPRING Know Before You Go Page for full details on event health and safety guidelines and policies.
Along with the annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market held in November, Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market SPRING is a fundraiser that allows shoppers to give back to the community. Proceeds from admission tickets plus 10% of all merchandise sales stay right here in Houston supporting Houston Ballet Foundation, its Academy, and scholarship programs. Given the challenges of 2020, Houston Ballet and Nutcracker Market need the support of the community now more than ever to keep the arts alive, retain its staff, and help to get its dancers back on stage.
Of the 150 merchants on the roster, nearly 50 of them will make their SPRING debut in 2021 – this list includes merchants who have previously only participated in the November Market, as well as merchants brand new to the Nutcracker Market family. New merchant offerings include handmade jewelry and whimsical oyster decoupage jewelry dishes by C. Shel Shop, Ettiene Market’s heirloom-quality kitchen goods and gourmet pantry staples, fun and colorful apparel by Jadelynn Brooke, trendy sunglass styles by Smart Choice Sunglasses, boutique shop Bohemian Cowgirl, and much more. Well-known merchants such as Kendra Scott, The Pajama Princess, and Pony Pal Stable are among those branching out from the November event to their first Nutcracker Market SPRING. Regulars to Nutcracker Market can also expect to find fan favorites such as The Round Top Collection, Karma Living, BURLEBO, and The Royal Standard – all stocked with a colorful selection of products to fit the spring and summer feel. Shoppers will browse gift ideas for Mother’s and Father’s Day, graduations, and weddings alongside vacation getaway apparel and accessories and home décor for festivities such as the 4th of July and Cinco de Mayo.
Market Dates/Hours
April 16-18, 2021
- Friday, April 16 – 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, April 17 – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Sunday, April 18 – 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Ticketing Details
General Admission tickets are good for one-day admission April 16-18, 2021.
- Tickets go on sale Monday, March 22.
- General Admission tickets are $18 at H-E-B Business Centers and $20 at Ticketmaster.com and must be purchased in advance.
- All ticket sales are final and no refunds will be available unless the event is canceled.
- Due to capacity restrictions, all persons, regardless of age, are required to have a ticket for entry.
- There will be no onsite ticket sales at NRG Center during the Market.
- Early Bird Admission will not be available for this event.
- Strollers, carts, rolling bags, and wagons are not permitted inside. There will be a complimentary check-in area in the lobby for these items. Wheelchairs, walkers, and other ADA-approved mobility devices are permitted. Pets are not allowed unless they are certified service animals.