Texas Leaders Remember Legacy Of Civil Rights Icon John Lewis

Leaders across Texas are reacting to and reflecting on the legacy of civil rights icon and Georgia congressman John Lewis after he died Friday at the age of 80.

• Jul 18, 2020

North Texas School Districts Prepare To Educate Online Due To Coronavirus Case Surge: 'We Won't Move To In-Person Schooling Until It's Safe'

The Texas Education Agency gave public schools permission to conduct lessons online and keep campuses closed for the first four weeks of the school year.

• Jul 17, 2020

North Texas Family Donates Vietnam War Hero's Medal Of Honor To National Museum In Arlington

It's the very first Medal of Honor the museum has received. The National Medal of Honor Museum is expected to open in Arlington in 2024.

• Jul 17, 2020

Federal Judge Rules Houston Should Not Have Barred Texas GOP In-Person Convention

A federal judge has ruled the Republican Party of Texas may hold its in-person convention in Houston this weekend, if needed, the party announced Friday.

• Jul 17, 2020

Dallas ER Offering Overnight Drive-Up Rapid Coronavirus Tests Amid Backlog In Texas Labs

The overnight drive-up rapid test at Frontline ER will cost $200.

• Jul 17, 2020

High School Sports In Dallas County Put On Hold After New Order From Health Officials

Dallas County's decision to not allow schools to reopen for in-person classes before Sept. 8 has a big effect on high school sports.

• Jul 17, 2020

Fort Worth Defense Contractor Sentenced To Federal Prison For Using Cheaper Aircraft Parts Than Promised

Richard Ross Hyde admitted he invoiced the Navy for aircraft components that were made of a cheaper metal than the type his company said it would use.

• Jul 17, 2020

Dallas To Spray In 3 Areas After Mosquito Pools Test Positive For West Nile Virus

Mosquito control spraying is set for Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18 between 9:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. each night.

• Jul 17, 2020

Texas Sets Single-Day Record For Coronavirus Deaths For 3rd Day In A Row

Texas reported 174 more COVID-19-related deaths on Friday. The state also reported 10,256 new cases which is a little lower than Thursday.

• Jul 17, 2020

State Fair Of Texas Still Moving Forward With Livestock Market Show

While there won't be an actual fair at this year's State Fair of Texas, organizers say they are still moving forward with their livestock market show.

• Jul 17, 2020

Texas Motor Speedway Not Expecting Huge Crowd For Race Sunday Due To Coronavirus, Heat

"To be perfectly honest, I think the place is going to look mostly empty," TMS president Eddie Gossage said.

• Jul 17, 2020

Texas AG Paxton: Religious And Private Schools Don't Have To Follow COVID-19 Public Health Orders

In a letter simply addressed to 'Religious Private Schools in Texas' Attorney General Ken Paxton made claims that local public health orders attempting to restrict school reopenings violate the U.S. and Texas Constitutions

• Jul 17, 2020

Fort Worth Dog Parks Reopen But People Must 'Stay' 6 Feet Apart During Pandemic

Capacity limits are in effect and people must wear masks, social distance and use hand sanitizer.

• Jul 17, 2020

Dallas County Reports 1,195 New COVID-19 Cases, Deadliest Week

Dallas County on Friday reported 1,195 new COVID-19 cases and 13 more deaths, making it the county's deadliest week since the pandemic began.

• Jul 17, 2020

Texas Allocates $200M To Purchase Devices For At-Home Learning For Students

Texas leaders announced Friday that $200 million will be allocated to the purchase of technology and Internet solutions so that students can learn remotely.

• Jul 17, 2020

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