Coronavirus In Texas: 7 Dallas Firefighters Test Positive For COVID-19, 50 Quarantined
Seven Dallas firefighters have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Saturday.
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Seven Dallas firefighters have tested positive for the coronavirus, officials announced Saturday.
In Dallas County, commissioners voted Friday to extend a disaster declaration through May 20, during which time County Judge Clay Jenkins has the authority to issue sweeping executive orders restricting daily life.
New numbers out from a pair of North Texas counties share good news and bad news about coronavirus patients in North Texas.
Hobby Lobby said it was ending emergency leave pay and suspending use of paid time off and vacation benefits so workers could apply for emergency federal income protection benefits.
The Small Business Administration is accepting applications for a new program called the Paycheck Protection Program.
Pantego Christian Academy went on break in March and haven't been able to come back. So teachers formed a sunshine caravan of sorts — delivering textbooks, supplies, support and treats.
With a small residential population, the city's businesses depend on destination diners, which have disappeared under orders to stay at home.
Half Price Books has furloughed or laid off 78% of its employees due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Authorities seized animals including a white Bengal tiger, bobcat, llamas and emus after finding them at a South Texas residence while executing a search warrant last week.
"I know it's frustrating for people that are trying to call through and trying to get through online," said Cisco Gamez with the Texas Workforce Commission.
It was discovered during the investigation that the driver, Julia Gregor, was returning home from work when she was shot in the head. Investigators believe she was shot by a passing motorist.
Staff members brought more than 31,000 gloves, 350 face masks, 120 N95 masks, along with hundreds of gowns and shoe covers to Methodist Richardson Medical Center.
Dozens of customers have filed complaints about Cheaper Than Dirt, an online firearm and ammunition seller based in Fort Worth.
Ninety-one people have died of coronavirus in Texas and 827 people have been hospitalized, according to Governor Greg Abbott.
The U.S. Department of Justice says a Texas-based organization that runs facilities to hold immigrant children has settled a retaliation claim from an ex-employee.
