Lately we’ve been checking in with American mayors across the country who have had a tough year grappling with the pandemic. But some have also dealt with other crises, like the crippling winter storms that hit Fort Worth, Texas.

• Plus, the largest nurses union takes issue with the CDC.
• And, the EU opens its doors to vaccinated tourists.

Guests: Mayor of Fort Worth, Texas, Betsy Price, certified industrial hygienist Jane Thomason, and Axios' Hope King.

Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Naomi Shavin, Alex Sugiura, and Michael Hanf. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.

Go deeper:

• Texas governor bans mask mandates for public schools, local governments
• Fauci says people are "misinterpreting" the new CDC mask guidance
• European Union to open borders to vaccinated travelers