AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council has announced that residents will still be required to wear face masks, despite beginning Wednesday.The order operates as a public health mandate — under the recommendations of Interim Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott.“In Austin, we’re committed to saving lives. Period. If state officials don’t want to do their jobs protecting people from the virus, then we will,” said Austin City Council member Greg Casar. “This action is both legal and the right thing to do. If state officials choose to sue, they’ll be going out of their way to harm the health of...…AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin City Council has announced that residents will still be required to wear face masks, despite beginning Wednesday.The order operates as a public health mandate — under the recommendations of Interim Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott.“In Austin, we’re committed to saving lives. Period. If state officials don’t want to do their jobs protecting people from the virus, then we will,” said Austin City Council member Greg Casar. “This action is both legal and the right thing to do. If state officials choose to sue, they’ll be going out of their way to harm the health of...WW…